New ZealandInsurance company investigating threat against councillorThe company is working to establish whether one of its employees is involved.13 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandWellington rates hike: Regional council indicates 13% riseAction on climate change, lower bus patronage, and reforms are behind the increase.11 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandCity councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic SquareMayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.10 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandSave Mt Vic: 800 residents sign petition to save suburb's heritageResidents say the draft spatial plan puts a key part of Wellington's identity at risk.09 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandRelationship between Wellington Water and council found wantingReport finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington indoor arena could be shafted for $85m venues upgradeBills for Wellington's creative infrastructure are mounting amid latest budget blowout.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Earthquake-prone building rules need teethOpinion: Wellington buildings remaining a risk to people's lives is unacceptable.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandReport recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera HouseWellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirty properties without water due to burst mainThirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.08 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council considers renters' advocacy serviceThe council is looking to help those caught up in an increasingly volatile rental market.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Council may demolish Municipal Office BuildingThe move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.04 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandHundreds of quake strengthening deadlines to expire in WellingtonOwners are feeling financial pressure and the heat is being put on engineers.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local actionThe council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.02 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandTens of thousands of new trees to contribute to carbon sinkThe move was announced a day after a climate emergency was declared in New Zealand.02 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels riseWellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.01 Dec 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuShelly Bay: The $500m boutique development, the protest group and the celebrity backerWellington's Ihumātao moment: If bulldozers arrive, there's a list of people on speed dial01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShelly Bay occupation: Structures take a knock in wild weather but spirits high"If that's the worst we're going to be hit with, then we're absolutely fine."01 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandWeather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuatedTake care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.30 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil 'stuff-up' leads to Xmas celebrations clashing with vegan protest'Maybe they weren't expecting 500 people marching through the streets'.29 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandWellington water meters considered, regional council backs investigationThe average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.25 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandHealth concerns over South Wairarapa quarryThree Featherston locals spoke to council on the resource consent for rock crushing.25 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandChristmas cheer kicks off in the capital, rain or shineWet weather won't dampen A Very Welly Christmas spirit this weekend.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Island Bay's cycleway to nowhere is going nowhereWellington City Council lost its social licence to build cycleways and never got it back.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor calls for Royal Commission into local governmentThe sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.24 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council to launch investigation into Mayor after complaintIndependent lawyers to investigate his behaviour the morning of crucial Shelly Bay vote.24 Nov 01:10 AM
New ZealandA second Karori tunnel proposed as population increasesResidents say the cost could be covered by central government, rates and possibly tolls.23 Nov 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own councilANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShelly Bay protesters vow 'peaceful resistance' until March'The feeling around the marae is one of peacefulness but determined occupation.'23 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor helps protestors pitch tents at Shelly BayHe even helped to erect tents alongside Mau Whenua on Sunday.22 Nov 08:14 PM
New ZealandShelly Bay lobby group 'doesn't want to know' where $440k donations came fromCouncillor: 'Daylight is the best disinfectant, who is funding your litigation?'19 Nov 09:56 PM
New Zealand'People are breathing these fumes in': Toxic sludge spews onto NZ beachResidents say they are breathing in the stench when they walk their dogs on the beach.18 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandRates increase of 23 per cent forecast for Wellington CityMayor says it'll be one of the most challenging budgets ever considered by council.17 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandNZTA and Wellington council point the finger over Island Bay cycle wayEmails show there was no funding request to fix the cycle way as of early this year.16 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuShelly Bay fiasco: Mayor accuses council of not standing with WellingtoniansAndy Foster refuses to front media, but lashes out on Facebook.12 Nov 11:06 PM
