Author to sign copies of new crime and justice book in Karori
Readers will have the chance to meet journalist and author Asher Emanuel when he visits Marsden Books in Karori later this month to sign copies […]
Politics
Waenga opens new Wellington arts venue
A new theatre production exploring power, justice and civic participation will open Wellington City Council’s new central-city arts space next month before embarking on a […]
Wellington rates rise falls to 5.8 percent
Wellington City Council has agreed to progress its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan and budget with a forecast average rates increase of 5.8 percent, down from […]
Wellington celebrates 70 years of Thai friendship
A major Thai cultural festival will bring food, performances and traditional arts to central Wellington on Saturday as Thailand and New Zealand celebrate 70 years […]
Flood relief fund launched after Wellington damage
Wellington City Council has launched a mayoral flood relief fund to support families affected by severe weather that struck the city’s southern suburbs last month. […]
Councils pay tribute to Adrienne Staples after sudden passing
Greater Wellington Regional Council and South Wairarapa District Council are mourning the sudden death of councillor Adrienne Staples, a former four-term mayor and current deputy […]
Wellington rates plan opens for consultation
Wellington City Council will consult the public on its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan from 10 April to 10 May, with a proposed average rates increase […]
Wellington turns out for library reopening
Wellington Central Library has reopened, bringing large crowds back to the city’s main library for the first time since 2019. The central library reopened over […]
Wellington rates rise trimmed, costs shift elsewhere
Wellington City Council has lowered its proposed rates increase to 7.4 percent for 2026–27, but the change comes alongside cost shifts that are likely to […]
Te Ngākau Civic Square reopens, celebrates heritage, nature
Te Ngākau Civic Square will reopen to the public from Saturday 14 March, marking a major milestone in the capital’s civic precinct redevelopment and the […]
