You probably don’t think about your local council when you’re making your morning coffee. But from the moment you turn on the tap to fill the kettle, you’re already using a service your local council manages. Walking along a footpath? Maintained by the… Continue reading
Wellington City Council received 70 nominations by the 12 noon Friday 1 August deadline, with all candidates officially publicly notified today. Continue reading
A combined awards ceremony celebrated Wellingtonians, volunteers, and community groups for their positive contributions to the city. Continue reading
Nominations for candidates to stand in the 2025 Wellington City Council local elections have had a strong showing to date – but the clock is ticking down on the deadline for applications being accepted. Continue reading
Wellington is in for a treat this summer, with music megastar Ed Sheeran heading back to his “favourite city in the world” with his brand-new show, the ‘Loop Tour’ at Sky Stadium. Continue reading
As part of Wellington City Council’s Te Ngākau streetworks programme, the main section of the Amora pedestrian bridge will be removed on Saturday 19 July – with the remaining stair section removal throughout the following week not impacting traffic. Continue reading
Did you know that where you live in Wellington has an impact on how the Council is run? This is due to wards and representation review. But what do those things even mean? We’re here to break it down for you. Continue reading
Coinciding with Wellington City Council releasing Tātou ki Uta – its draft Coastal Reserves Management Plan – for feedback, the annual Coastal Bird survey has been released with a warning for the future. Continue reading
From working at a dog groomer to training German Shepherds in the military – Wellington City Council Animal Control Officer Emily Aitkenhead will always be drawn to roles that work alongside dogs. Not only has she built a career around them, but she ha… Continue reading
While many people can leave their house without a second thought, around 20,000 people in New Zealand are confined to their homes because they don’t have access to facilities for a basic human task – going to the toilet. Continue reading