High Court dismisses challenge to demolish Wellington City to Sea Bridge

Monday 1 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 7:14pm

In this story High Court, Wellington City Council, Tory Whanau, Wellington Civic Trust

The High Court has dismissed a judicial review brought by the Wellington Civic Trust regarding the planned demolition of the City to Sea Bridge. The council's decision to remove the structure, which connects Civic Square to the waterfront, was upheld by the judge.

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1. The PostMon 1 Sep 2025, 5:32pm

   Court clears way for City to Sea bridge to go (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 1 Sep 2025, 7:14pm

   Wellington City Council cleared to demolish City to Sea Bridge (opens in new tab)