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City Safety and Wellbeing

The City Safety and Wellbeing Plan is our renewed approach to safety in Pōneke. It outlines all the ways we hope to make the city safer and enhance the experiences for everyone who lives, works, and plays in Wellington.

The plan builds on strong existing relationships we have with police, local businesses, community organisations, and residents in our inner-city neighbourhood. 

Read the City Safety and Wellbeing Plan as presented to the Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee in March 2025.

In September 2025, Wellington City Council released the first six-monthly update on the City Safety and Wellbeing Plan. This update outlines the progress made so far, highlights the initiatives already in place, and shares what we are learning as we trial new approaches. The update also reflects on how we are working with our partners, businesses, and the community to build a safer, more welcoming city. You can read the full update below.

City Safety and Wellbeing Plan Delivery Update: September 2025 (311KB PDF)

Our partners

We’ve put together a group of the city’s key leaders from the organisations we partner with to create the Mayor’s city safety advisory group.

Te Aro Park

Making improvements to improve safety and connection to the historic Te Aro Pā.

Reducing harm

Taking a holistic and collaborative approach to reducing harm in our city.

Safety Points

A Safety Point is an intercom system on a pole that anyone can use to call for help - 24/7.

Case studies

Sharing what we’ve learnt.

Urban Liaison Officers

Urban Liaison Officers are here to help. They will work closely with businesses, Police, social services, and Council teams to help prevent harm.