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Mayor Whanau checks the progress at the new Taranaki Street rising main

23 December 2024

"We've worked hard to deliver for Wellington" – Mayor Tory Whanau

Mayor says she's proud of the major milestones achieved this year in three priority areas.
A crowd of people enjoy a concert at a waterfront lagoon, while fireworks explode above a boat shed in the background.

18 December 2024

Get two amazing events for one New Year’s Eve in Pōneke
Mayor Tory Whanau at event

17 December 2024

Wellington City Council slams divisive Treaty Principles Bill

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New developer confirmed for Band Rotunda project

Get hands-on with climate disruption data

City safety plan revamp

Council agrees proposed project reductions for public consultation next year

Mayor's update on LTP amendment

Draft 2023/24 Annual Report published

Consultation on Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan now open

Concept of Band Rotunda development from aerial view

12 December 2024

New developer confirmed for Band Rotunda project

Council approves negotiations for development for Band Rotunda.
Interactive displays in foyer of Akau Tangi with public using it

6 December 2024

Get hands-on with climate disruption data

An interactive digital installation Our Changing City helps raise awareness of the impacts of climate change and how we can work together to find solu...
Looking down Courtenay Place from Taranaki Street.

5 December 2024

City safety plan revamp

Inner-city 'safety spots’ and a new outreach plan to work with homeless people and rough sleepers are part of a revamped draft City Safety Plan.

The Wellington harbour surrounded by city buildings on a sunny day.

29 November 2024

Council agrees proposed project reductions for public consultation next year

Councillors and Pouiwi have decided on proposals to reduce spending as part of an amendment to the 2024-34 Long-term Plan.
Te Ngākau Civic Square.

5 November 2024

Mayor's update on LTP amendment

Today I met with Councillors to further discuss our Long-Term Plan amendment in the lead up to official deliberations on 21 November.

Wellington at sunset

25 October 2024

Draft 2023/24 Annual Report published

Council’s draft Annual Report and financial statements for the 2023/24 year are now available.

Birdseye view of Te Ngakau and harbour before work started on the area.

23 October 2024

Consultation on Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan now open

Public consultation on Council’s draft Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan has begun.