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 […]
Public Notices
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 […]
Wastewater risk rises as storm heads to Wellington
Wellington residents are being warned untreated wastewater could be discharged off the south coast as severe weather linked to Cyclone Vaianu continues to hit the […]
Public Notice: State Highway 1 Transmission Gully roadworks update
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 27 Feb 2026 3:21pm | Wellington Drivers are warned to expect lane closures at Waitangirua in the motorway’s north […]
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of […]
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region
Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the […]
Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel
Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]
Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30
Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state […]
Porirua drivers, roadworks updates this week
Drivers in Porirua and those travelling north and south through the city are being advised to plan ahead, with a series of state highway closures […]
Porirua Drivers, Expect Delays This Week with Road Closures and Lane Changes
Drivers in Porirua and across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks continue on key state highways between 13 and 19 […]
