Wellington considers switch to land-value rates October 5, 2026 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… …
Heritage changes could allow 550 more Courtenay Place apartments October 4, 2026 Changes to Wellington’s heritage planning rules could allow an estimated 550 additional apartments in the Courtenay Place area. The Government plans to modify height limits… …
Greg O’Connor elected unopposed as Wellington city councillor October 2, 2026 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 City Council and Tiaki Wai face charges over Moa Point wastewater discharges October 1, 2026 Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai each face 10 charges over alleged unlawful wastewater discharges from the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Greater Wellington filed… ...
Level 1 water restrictions now in force in Wellington City September 28, 2026 Level 1 water restrictions are now in force across Wellington City as the region prepares for increased water demand over summer. The restrictions came into… ...
Five nights of Cobham Drive roadworks start Sunday August 22, 2026 Wellington motorists using Cobham Drive face five nights of roadworks from Sunday as crews rebuild part of the busy State Highway 1 route. NZ Transport… ...
Wellington firefighters set for 50th nationwide strike July 31, 2026 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… ...
King honours Wellington locals for service and leadership June 2, 2026 Several Wellington residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, with awards highlighting contributions to education, Māori development, science, conservation, disability advocacy and… ...
New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Wellington City households May 31, 2026 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… ...
Recovery continues for Wellington, emergency stays in place April 24, 2026 A state of emergency remains across Wellington as authorities manage the aftermath of severe weather, with residents urged to stay alert for ongoing risks despite… ...
Police seek help finding missing Wellington teen April 21, 2026 Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old girl missing from the Wellington region, with concerns held for her welfare. Wellington District… ...
Police seek missing Wellington man after flooding April 20, 2026 Police are urgently searching for a Karori man unaccounted for following severe weather in Wellington this morning. Wellington District Police said officers were called about… ...
Wellington to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa April 19, 2026 An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa Rangatira is set to open in the Wellington region in Term 3, 2026, aiming to expand kaupapa… ...
Thunderstorms sweep Wellington, heavy rain warnings issued April 19, 2026 Severe thunderstorms moving across the Wellington region have prompted urgent warnings for Porirua, Lower Hutt and surrounding areas, with heavy rain expected to cause flooding… ...
Wellington hosts Anzac Day services April 18, 2026 Wellington will mark Anzac Day with a full programme of commemorations across the capital on Saturday, April 25, including a Dawn Service, national ceremony and… ...
Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening April 18, 2026 Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba… ...
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… ...
Wellington rates plan opens for consultation April 13, 2026 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 (April 13, 2026) 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 (April 12, 2026) 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 (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… ...
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island (February 16, 2026) 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 (February 15, 2026) 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 (February 5, 2026) 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 (January 23, 2026) 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 (December 21, 2025) 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 (December 12, 2025) 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… ...
State Highway Disruptions to Impact Porirua Drivers This Week (November 29, 2025) Porirua residents are urged to plan ahead as roadworks across State Highways 58 and 59, and Transmission Gully are set to cause delays between 28… ...
Porirua commuters: Traffic updates for the week ahead (November 22, 2025) Porirua drivers are in for a week of delays and detours, with extensive roadworks scheduled across the region from 22 to 28 November. The work… ...
Proposed Porirua District Plan (November 19, 2025) Public notice date: 23 October 2025 1 November 2025 – Porirua District Plan becomes operative At its meeting on Thursday 2 October 2025, Porirua City… ...
Porirua Roadwatch: This Week’s Closures, Detours, Delays (November 18, 2025) Porirua drivers are being urged to brace for night-time disruptions on State Highway 59 and SH58 this week, as the Wellington Transport Alliance rolls out… ...
Expect Delays: SH58 Roadworks Ramp Up Across Porirua This Week (November 1, 2025) Here’s the updated article with the new roadworks details for Pukerua Bay and the Mungavin Interchange added in: Porirua commuters face more delays as SH58,… ...
Porirua highways face delays from safety upgrades (October 25, 2025) Drivers travelling on State Highway 58 and State Highway 59 through Porirua and surrounding areas should expect night closures, lane changes, and stop/go traffic controls… ...
Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds (October 22, 2025) Porirua residents are being warned to prepare for extreme weather on Thursday, with a Red Wind Warning in place across the Wellington region from 8 am… ...
Porirua Road Closures and Detours this Week (October 18, 2025) Motorists travelling on State Highway 59 between Porirua and Paekākāriki should expect lane closures and detours over several nights this week as crews carry out… ...
SH58 roadworks to cause night delays, lane closures (October 17, 2025) State Highway 58 between Porirua and the Hutt Valley will see multiple disruptions this week due to ongoing safety and infrastructure projects. Waka Kotahi NZ… ...
Greater Wellington Backs Ticketing Overhaul (September 11, 2025) Greater Wellington Regional Council has welcomed an independent review into the National Ticketing Solution (NTS) and says it is eager to see progress on rolling… ...
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support (September 4, 2025) Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New… ...
