Latest from Wellington City Council

'A clear lack of vision': Wellington’s businesses on how fix ‘stagnant’ city growth

They're calling for rates reform, a PR campaign to rebrand the city, and amalgamation.

'Incredibly brutal': Councillors react to quick bridge demolition plan

The capital's 33m City to Sea bridge no longer meets earthquake standards.

'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame game

The city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.

The city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?

New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.

Insanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial starts

Five people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.

Mayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are needed

Some candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.

Costs soar for Wellington sludge facility, now $83m over budget

It works out to $6636 per Wellington household with council working out how to pay bill.

Wellington council votes against proposed waterfront safety rails

Wellington City Council has voted against dropping $7 million on a water front fence.

More candidates ditch Ray Chung’s campaign group after 'vile' email scandal

Independent Together has now lost three candidates in wake of Chung's Tory Whanau email.

Inside the $30m effort to reopen a 9-storey quake damaged carpark building

The Wellington building was closed in 2016 after the Kaikōura earthquake badly damaged it.

Wellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28k

Mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.

Wellington Mayoral hopeful Andrew Little on Herald NOW

Wellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about his campaign, policies and recent scandals that have rocked the race to lead the Council.

Chung’s campaign group loses candidate amid email scandal

Lily Brown said she didn't feel aligned with the tactics of the mayoral candidate's group.

PM calls Chung email 'vile' as council CEO investigates

The issue has been raised with the Local Government Minister's office.

Porirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory Whanau

Tory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.

'Not over yet': Chung won't drop out of mayoral race over lewd Tory Whanau email

In an interview on Newstalk ZB, Chung said he sent the email because he wanted advice.