Wellington considers switch to land-value rates
Wellington residents and businesses will be asked whether the city should switch from capital-value to land-value rates as part of a major review of how […]
Politics
Greg O’Connor elected unopposed as Wellington city councillor
Former Ōhāriu MP Greg O’Connor has been elected unopposed to Wellington City Council after no other candidates entered the Takapū/Northern General Ward by-election. Nominations closed […]
Wellington councils spent nearly $250,000 on reform bid now delayed until after election
Wellington councils spent nearly $250,000 preparing a regional amalgamation proposal under a three-month Government timetable, only for the decision on whether it will progress to […]
Wellington councillor Tony Randle dies
Wellington City Council has acknowledged the death of Takapū/Northern Ward councillor Tony Randle. Cr Randle was first elected to the council in 2022 and was […]
Regional council backs single Wellington authority
Greater Wellington Regional Council has agreed to support a single unitary authority for the Wellington region, saying key services including public transport, flood protection and […]
Wellington firefighters set for 50th nationwide strike
Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday as their union marks its 50th strike […]
Government names new Cook Strait ferries Kupe and Cook
The Government has confirmed KiwiRail will operate New Zealand’s two new Cook Strait rail ferries, which will be named Kupe and Cook when they enter […]
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards
Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and […]
School lunch failures raise concerns for Wellingtonians
Serious problems with New Zealand’s revamped school lunch programme have raised concerns for Wellington schools and families relying on the scheme. An Auditor-General inquiry found […]
Wellington Council backs $40m central city refresh
Wellington City Council has agreed to spend up to $40 million on central city improvements, including options for Courtenay Place and faster public transport through […]
