Mayoral News

Recent news from Wellington's Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

View of Wellington city with a view of the Harbour and city buildings and houses on the hills.

22 October 2024

Mayoral statement on Crown Observer

Government intends to install a Crown Observer to oversee LTP

Wellington City from Tinakori Hill on a sunny day

22 October 2024

Mayoral statement: update on the LTP process

Mayor and Councillors met to discuss next steps on the Long-term Plan amendment.

Kaibosh food rescue team at Harbourside market collecting leftover kai to redistribute

14 October 2024

Food for thought this World Food Day

Check out some of the amazing mahi in the capital helping our vulnerable communities access kai.

View of Wellington city with a view of the Harbour and city buildings and houses on the hills.

26 September 2024

Researcher’s report investigates online abuse

Report investigates online violence and harassment towards female politicians in New Zealand.

View of Wellington city with a view of the Harbour and city buildings and houses on the hills.

5 September 2024

Wellington City Council votes to keep Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward

Council voted 13-3 to retain a Māori ward in the capital today.

Te Ahi a Tahurangi kapa haka group in action on stage.

4 September 2024

Capital celebrates Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with free Māori Language Festival

Council welcomes Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori o Te Whanganui-a-Tara, a Māori Language Festival part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. 

Māori King Tūheitia laughing.

30 August 2024

Wellington City Council acknowledges passing of the Māori King

Wellington City Council joins nation in mourning passing of the Māori King.

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