September 2026 – Page 3 – Wellington News

Wellington city and harbour at dusk, viewed from the hills above the central city.

Wellingtonians Happy With Their Lives, Less Happy With Their City

September 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellingtonians remain among New Zealand’s most satisfied urban residents when it comes to their own quality of life, but their view of the city itself […]

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little standing outside a modern office building.

Major Errors Found in $435,000 Deloitte Report That Recommended 330 Job Cuts

September 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A $435,000 Deloitte report used to support the case for cutting hundreds of jobs at Wellington City Council was based on incorrect data and flawed […]

Temporary untreated wastewater discharge warning sign on Wellington’s South Coast beach following the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant failure.

Moa Point Disaster: System Failure Found, But No One Held Accountable

September 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Crown Review has found serious failures in governance, risk management and infrastructure oversight contributed to Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater disaster. But while the review […]

Wellington Harbour at night, with waterfront lights reflecting across the water and the city hills in the background.

Police officers jump into Wellington Harbour to rescue man

September 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three police officers jumped into Wellington Harbour to rescue a man struggling in the water near Queen’s Wharf on Tuesday night. Police were alerted to […]

Wellington’s spring and summer calendar fills with festivals, exhibitions and major concerts

September 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington is heading into a busy few months, with festivals, exhibitions, new venues and major concerts scheduled across the city through to early 2027. Festivals […]