Latest from Wellington City Council

'That's why 51 Muslims died': Wellington Mayor calls out 'racist' after vile email

"Their rant isn't about immigration. This is racism."

Councillor announces Wellington mayoral bid

Diane Calvert says Wellingtonians have had enough of overspending and secret deals.

Capital transport solutions 'steamrolled'

Some councillors felt they had no option but to support the $6.4b transport plan.

Philanthropist's $1m gift to national music centre

Chris Parkin said Wellington had done so much for him, and he wants to give back.

Is an eleventh-hour Wellington City mayoral bid on the way?

Diane Calvert will neither confirm or deny rumours she's planning a bid for the top job.

Parking warden's 'ironic' illegal parking

A Hamilton council warden has parked illegally to issue a parking ticket - but it's legal.

Division over calls for Genter's secret letter to be released

What did Julie Anne Genter say about Let's Get Wellington Moving? Not everyone cares.

Regional transport authority mooted for Wellington

Wellington's transport operating model 'far from perfect'.

'It felt like a junket': Controversial China trip postponed

Wellington regional councillors welcome the move following concerns about transparency.

Wellington buildings under fresh seismic microscope

The central library, Bowen House, what's next?

No town hall, no go for show: Drax Project snubs Wellington

The band's move highlights the heavy weight of the city's growing construction projects.

Young women setting sights on local politics

Young women want to shake-up the "male, pale and stale" local council status quo.

Wellington Housing First contracts revealed

One of the contracts has been awarded to Maori housing provider Kahungunu Whānau Services.

Campaign for trackless trams to Karori

There are already plans afoot for any money left over in Let's Get Welly Moving's kitty.

Fears Wellington social housing land will be privatised

Should there be space for affordable homes in Wellington's Arlington redevelopment?

Royal New Zealand Ballet finds new home

The temporary premises at the Michael Fowler Centre car park will be opened this morning.

The fight for Wellington: New political party formed

The Wellington Party will be launched next month to contest local body elections.

Students label liquor ban a 'lazy band-aid'

Victoria University students have come out swinging over a proposed ban at Kelburn Park.