Wellington Backs Community Repairs October 31, 2026 Te Aro Zero Waste will continue receiving council funding as Wellington backs community efforts to repair household goods, reuse unwanted items and reduce the amount… ...
Wellington student invites locals to write love letters to birds October 22, 2026 Wellington student Ai Innes-Mills is asking people to put their affection for native birds on paper, with a shared artwork taking shape at Zealandia this… ...
Police rescue seal pup near Wellington Railway Station September 29, 2026 A young seal spotted crossing Hutt Road has been safely returned to the water after Wellington Police and the Department of Conservation worked together to… ...
Treescape trims Tawa’s Bucket Tree after National Title Win September 24, 2026 Tawa’s famous Bucket Tree has had its annual specialist prune, just months after being named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. Treescape New Zealand… ...
Yellow slicks around Wellington likely pollen July 26, 2026 Yellow dust appearing in Wellington waterways, along the coastline, in gutters and on cars is likely to be pollen rather than pollution, Greater Wellington says.… ...
Millionth native tree planted in regional parks July 24, 2026 One million native trees have now been planted across Greater Wellington regional parks through the council’s Recloaking Papatūānuku programme. The millionth tree was planted at… ...
Victoria University volunteers to plant 2,500 native trees July 21, 2026 More than 180 volunteers will head to Ōhāriu Valley this week to plant 2,500 native trees as part of a long-term project restoring native forest… ...
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards July 19, 2026 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… ...
Bird flu reaches Wellington, native species at risk July 16, 2026 A brown skua found at Petone Beach is being held in secure isolation at Wellington Zoo after becoming New Zealand’s first confirmed case of H5N1… ...Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title (July 9, 2026) Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Wellington drivers urged to take care in wild weather (June 26, 2026) Wellington City motorists are being urged to take extra care as wind and rain continue to affect roads across the lower North Island. Police are… ...
Wellington News welcomes eight founding members to the Business Directory (June 23, 2026) Wellington News is pleased to welcome eight of the founding members of the Wellington News Business Directory, helping readers find and support trusted local businesses… ...
Wellington still discharges screened sewage (May 21, 2026) 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 (May 20, 2026) 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… ...
Brooklyn’s Mitchell Street playground upgrade seeks community input (April 30, 2026) Wellington City Council is asking residents to help shape the future of the Mitchell Street play area, with two design options now open for public… ...
State of emergency declared in Wellington as heavy rain hits region (April 20, 2026) A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington… ...
Greater Wellington seeks fuel relief, warns of cuts (April 15, 2026) Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the Government to step in with targeted support for public transport as rising diesel prices put pressure on services… ...
Council reappoints Corry, confirms leadership continuity (April 15, 2026) Greater Wellington Regional Council has reappointed chief executive Nigel Corry for a further two-year term following a formal performance review. The decision, confirmed on 14… ...
Te Ngākau Civic Square reopens, celebrates heritage, nature (April 12, 2026) 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… ...
Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage (February 26, 2026) All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua… ...
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington (February 23, 2026) Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...
Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End (February 19, 2026) Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill (February 19, 2026) Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes (February 11, 2026) Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech… ...
Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures (February 8, 2026) Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on… ...
Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection (February 7, 2026) Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping… ...
Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone (February 7, 2026) A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am… ...
23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour (February 4, 2026) Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery.… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives (December 20, 2025) More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...
