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October 2026

• 15 OctWellington councillor reveals ovarian cancer is in remission
• 6 OctWellington City Council proposes service cuts to meet rates cap
• 1 OctGreg O’Connor elected unopposed as new Wellington councillor
• 1 OctCharges laid against Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai over Moa Point

September 2026

• 3 SepWellington City Council by-election scheduled for December 11
• 2 SepReview finds systemic failures caused Moa Point wastewater disaster+2

August 2026

• 24 AugGreg O’Connor considering Wellington City Council by-election run
• 15 AugNZTA applies for fast-track for Wellington SH1 mega-project
• 13 AugPublic memorial service scheduled for Wellington councillor Tony Randle

July 2026

• 31 JulWellington City Council proposes wide-ranging redundancies

December 2025

• 17 Dec 2025Wellington City Council ratepayers to face extra costs after accounting error
• 17 Dec 2025Wellington councillors scrap proposed motorcycle parking charges
• 15 Dec 2025Wellington cinema complex to be renamed The Court
• 2 Dec 2025Vandalism on Wellington mountain bike trails sparks safety concerns+1

November 2025

• 25 Nov 2025Wellington City Council report recommends significant staff reductions
• 21 Nov 2025Wellington council to review Golden Mile project following cost blowouts
• 20 Nov 2025Wellington City Council pauses Golden Mile project for review
• 3 Nov 2025Wellington City Council to remove temporary waterfront fencing

September 2025

• 17 Sep 2025Upgrade work begins on Wellington City to Sea bridge
• 15 Sep 2025Shane Jones dismisses concerns over Wellington gold exploration bids
• 10 Sep 2025Public reserve to be established on Miramar Peninsula
• 9 Sep 2025Proposed restructure at Wellington City Council could see 63 jobs cut
• 8 Sep 2025Wellington pedestrian bridge closed ahead of planned demolition
• 4 Sep 2025Wellington City Council adopts first Rainbow action plan
• 4 Sep 2025Protesters gather to save Wellington's City to Sea bridge
• 3 Sep 2025Wellington City to Sea Bridge demolition green-lighted by High Court
• 2 Sep 2025New restaurant planned for Oriental Bay band rotunda
• 1 Sep 2025High Court dismisses challenge to demolish Wellington City to Sea Bridge

August 2025

• 25 Aug 2025Wellington City Council unveils plan to address Newtown homelessness
• 22 Aug 2025Construction finishes on earthquake strengthening of Wellington central library
• 20 Aug 2025Wellington City Councillors approve extra $83m for sludge plant completion
• 14 Aug 2025Wellington sludge plant costs could increase by $83 million
• 14 Aug 2025Golden Mile design contract expected to be signed in November
• 8 Aug 2025Wellington sludge minimisation plant faces estimated 20 per cent cost increase
• 7 Aug 2025Wellington councillors vote against installing waterfront fencing
• 1 Aug 2025Graphics show potential $7 million Wellington waterfront safety project

July 2025

• 29 Jul 2025Wellington bar licence suspended over discounted drinks advertisement
• 25 Jul 2025Wellington Mayor accepts apology from councillor over disrespectful email
• 16 Jul 2025Wellington's Embassy Theatre deemed earthquake-prone after latest assessment

June 2025

• 3 Jun 2025Motorcyclists protest new parking fees in Wellington

May 2025

• 30 May 2025Wellington Airport to purchase Lyall Bay land for community upgrades
• 22 May 2025Wellington City Council to decide budget for community assets and water

March 2025

• 21 Mar 2025High Court allows Wellington rainbow crossing to remain in place+1
• 17 Mar 2025Wellington officials remove mysterious fake signs from city parks
• 11 Mar 2025Coroner finds Wellington council failed to act on drowning risks
• 11 Mar 2025Coroner finds Sandy Calkin's drowning may have been preventable
• 3 Mar 2025Wellington Water report reveals theft and high maintenance costs+3

February 2025

• 24 Feb 2025Advocacy group challenges Wellington council over character housing changes
• 19 Feb 2025James Cameron speaks at Vision for Wellington launch event
• 18 Feb 2025Wellington Council to increase security for pride events
• 17 Feb 2025Fire destroys apartment in Wellington council-owned building
• 17 Feb 2025High Court hears challenge over Cuba Street rainbow crossing legality
• 17 Feb 2025Six Wellington council housing complexes declared earthquake prone+1
• 13 Feb 2025Wellington City Council releases final designs for Golden Mile upgrade
• 5 Feb 2025Wellington convention centre named runner-up in international architecture awards
• 5 Feb 2025Wellington Water requests additional funding to improve operations
• 4 Feb 2025Wellington Water to request additional funding from council

January 2025

• 30 Jan 2025Crown observer expresses surprise at Wellington City Council resilience
• 20 Jan 2025Homegrown music festival to leave Wellington after 18 years

November 2024

• 26 Nov 2024Wellington City Council approves Golden Mile project despite budget cuts
• 14 Nov 2024Truck crashes down bank in Wellington's Aro Valley
• 13 Nov 2024Council staff recommend cutting Golden Mile upgrades to reduce budget
• 13 Nov 2024Crown observer appointed to Wellington City Council to cost ratepayers $1000 daily
• 11 Nov 2024Lindsay McKenzie appointed as Crown Observer for Wellington City Council