New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Wellington City households
Wellington City households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the region’s new water entity prepares to take over […]
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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 […]
Tawa reservist earns veterans’ support
A Tawa woman who supports former service personnel through Veterans’ Affairs is earning encouragement from her clients as she takes on a new role as […]
Wellington still discharges screened sewage
Wellington’s Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant is not expected to be fully restored until February 2027, with screened wastewater continuing to be discharged into Cook […]
Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas
Six New Zealand climate solutions have been nominated by Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognising local work to […]
DOC EDGE Film Festival brings World Premieres to Wellington
Doc Edge Festival will return to Wellington next month, bringing a selection of documentary films from its 2026 programme to The Roxy Cinema from July […]
Metlink raises fares, cuts off-peak discount
Wellington public transport passengers are paying higher fares after Metlink increased prices by 3.1 percent on Friday, May 15. The off-peak Snapper fare discount has […]
Phoenix fall short in historic A-League final
The Wellington Phoenix women’s fairytale Ninja A-League season has ended in heartbreak, losing 3-1 to Melbourne City in the grand final at AAMI Park on […]
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 […]
Wellington College students strengthen German ties
Wellington College students are building international connections through a long-running exchange programme with Germany. Last week, Year 10 and 11 German students attended a cultural […]
