Protesters gather to save Wellington's City to Sea bridge

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 5:40pm

In this story Wellington City Council, Wellington Civic Trust

Approximately 40 people held a protest to oppose the demolition of the City to Sea bridge due to seismic concerns. While some supporters pledged to stage a sit-in, the Wellington Civic Trust has decided not to appeal a court judgement that allows the council to proceed.

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1. The PostThu 4 Sep 2025, 11:36am

   Would-be City to Sea bridge saviours pledge sit-in and hastily arranged protest (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 4 Sep 2025, 1:15pm

   Dozens stage last-gasp protest to save Wellington's City to Sea Bridge (opens in new tab)

   • Battle to save City to Sea bridge from demolition won't go to appeal (opens in new tab) Thu 4 Sep 2025, 5:40pm