Wellington Council Spends $600,000 on Library Website With No Measure of Success September 14, 2026 Wellington City Council spent around $600,000 on a website for its reopened Central Library without setting any targets to measure whether it was successful. An… ...
More Than 50 Artists Opened Their Doors Across Wellington’s South Coast September 13, 2026 More than 50 artists opened their studios and community spaces across Wellington’s South Coast this weekend for the fifth annual South Coast Arts Trail. The… ...
Amelia Kerr Wins Sportsperson of the Year at Regional Awards September 11, 2026 Wellington athletes, teams, coaches and community organisations were among the major winners at the 2026 Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards. Tawa-born White Ferns… ...
37 new state homes planned for Strathmore Park September 10, 2026 Kāinga Ora plans to replace 31 ageing state houses in Strathmore Park with 37 new homes. Demolition is underway at the Ngatiapa Street site, where… ...
From Pizzas to Security, Mechanics to Home Maintenance: Meet This Week’s Business Directory Members September 8, 2026 Nine Wellington businesses spanning food, trades, gardening, security, automotive services and martial arts have joined the Wellington News Business Directory this week. The new members… ...
Wellingtonians Happy With Their Lives, Less Happy With Their City September 7, 2026 Wellingtonians remain among New Zealand’s most satisfied urban residents when it comes to their own quality of life, but their view of the city itself… ...
Major Errors Found in $435,000 Deloitte Report That Recommended 330 Job Cuts September 6, 2026 A $435,000 Deloitte report used to support the case for cutting hundreds of jobs at Wellington City Council was based on incorrect data and flawed… ...
Moa Point Disaster: System Failure Found, But No One Held Accountable September 4, 2026 A Crown Review has found serious failures in governance, risk management and infrastructure oversight contributed to Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater disaster. But while the review… ...
Police officers jump into Wellington Harbour to rescue man September 3, 2026 Three police officers jumped into Wellington Harbour to rescue a man struggling in the water near Queen’s Wharf on Tuesday night. Police were alerted to… ...
Wellington’s spring and summer calendar fills with festivals, exhibitions and major concerts September 2, 2026 Wellington is heading into a busy few months, with festivals, exhibitions, new venues and major concerts scheduled across the city through to early 2027. Festivals… ...
Onslow College wins basketball thriller against Newlands August 31, 2026 Onslow College has finished its Senior Boys basketball season on top after beating North Wellington rivals Newlands College 101-98 in a high-scoring Division 2 final.… ...
Eastern Wellington bus changes head to council decision August 31, 2026 Major changes aimed at improving bus services between central Wellington and the eastern suburbs will go before councillors for a decision on Wednesday. Wellington City… ...
Woman complained of chest pain before dying in Wellington police cells August 31, 2026 A 43-year-old woman who died in the cells at Wellington Central Police Station had complained of chest pain and disclosed a heart condition while in… ...
Lazy Juan’s Marites burger wins Burger Wellington 2026 August 30, 2026 A Filipino-inspired burger from Wellington’s Lazy Juan has been crowned the winner of Burger Wellington 2026 after a record 35,645 public votes were cast. The… ...
Khandallah home wins three honours at regional architecture awards August 30, 2026 A Khandallah home overlooking Wellington Harbour has picked up three honours at the 2026 Wellington regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. Khandallah House, designed by… ...
Wellington artist Lynn Blann brings Italian-selected artwork home for exhibition August 27, 2026 A Wellington artist selected for a prestigious international art exhibition in Italy will showcase her work in the capital next month, giving local audiences the… ...
Wellington researchers warn school lunch debate is overlooking child wellbeing August 27, 2026 Research from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehureoa Massey University has found public debate about the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme has increasingly focused… ...
Khandallah Pool to stay closed for another summer August 27, 2026 Khandallah Pool will remain closed throughout the 2026/27 summer as Wellington City Council prepares for a $7.5 million refurbishment of the century-old facility. The council… ...
Wellington households could pay more for Moa Point power upgrade August 27, 2026 Wellington households could face an increase in electricity bills if a Commerce Commission proposal allowing Wellington Electricity to recover costs for a major Moa Point… ...
Wellington streets face new parking and traffic changes August 27, 2026 Parking restrictions, stopping rules and traffic controls across 14 Wellington locations are being considered by Wellington City Council. The proposed changes affect streets from Wadestown… ...
Tiaki Wai’s trust crisis: water boss goes public as Wellington residents demand answers August 26, 2026 Wellington’s new water organisation is facing its biggest challenge yet: convincing residents it can be trusted to fix the region’s ageing infrastructure while keeping household… ...Tiaki Wai’s trust crisis: water boss goes public as Wellington residents demand answers (August 26, 2026) Wellington’s new water organisation is facing its biggest challenge yet: convincing residents it can be trusted to fix the region’s ageing infrastructure while keeping household… ...
Five finalists named for Burger Wellington 2026 (August 25, 2026) Five burgers are left in the race to be crowned Burger Wellington champion for 2026 after a record-breaking public vote. Visa Wellington On a Plate… ...
World of WearableArt GLO! set to light up Wellington (August 24, 2026) World of WearableArt will return to Wellington next month, bringing more than 100 finalist garments from around the world to the stage for the 2026… ...
Five nights of Cobham Drive roadworks start Sunday (August 22, 2026) Wellington motorists using Cobham Drive face five nights of roadworks from Sunday as crews rebuild part of the busy State Highway 1 route. NZ Transport… ...
Man charged after $400 Manners Street eatery robbery (August 21, 2026) A 40-year-old man has been charged after an inner-city Wellington eatery was robbed on Manners Street on Thursday night. Police received multiple reports shortly after… ...
Cohen Holloway stars in Circa political satire (August 20, 2026) Actor and comedian Cohen Holloway is among the Wellington performers taking the stage in Public Service Announcements, now running at Circa Theatre. The long-running political… ...
Dirt bike rider arrested after waterfront chase in Wellington (August 19, 2026) A dirt bike rider has been arrested after an alleged joyride through central Wellington ended with a foot chase along the waterfront. Police said an… ...
Victoria University invites Wellington students for major Open Day (August 18, 2026) More than 5,300 high school students and caregivers have registered for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Open Day this Friday, 21 August. Prospective students… ...
Beervana returns to Wellington this week (August 17, 2026) Beer lovers from across the region will descend on Hnry Stadium this week as Beervana returns to Wellington for two days of craft beer, food… ...
Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville (August 17, 2026) A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at… ...
Night roadworks to affect Vivian Street and Ngauranga (August 16, 2026) Wellington motorists can expect a series of overnight lane and ramp closures next week as state highway works continue around Te Aro and Ngauranga. On… ...
Sri Lankan High Commissioner visits Wellington IT company (August 14, 2026) Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Prasanna Gamage, has visited Wellington-based IT company Data Torque to discuss potential business partnerships and opportunities in Sri… ...
Family History Day brings genealogy to Tawa (August 11, 2026) Wellington residents interested in tracing their family history can explore their roots at a free Family History Day in Tawa on Saturday, 29 August. The… ...
Wellington councillor Tony Randle dies (August 9, 2026) Wellington City Council has acknowledged the death of Takapū/Northern Ward councillor Tony Randle. Cr Randle was first elected to the council in 2022 and was… ...
From commercial kitchens to career changes: meet nine Wellington businesses you need to know (August 8, 2026) What do a commercial kitchen specialist, a Thorndon hair salon, a career coach, a funeral home, an architect, a masonry team, a property manager, a… ...
From sharp cuts to dream homes: meet nine Wellington businesses worth knowing (August 8, 2026) A Cuba Street barber, a boutique property manager, specialist builders, heavy vehicle experts, kitchen designers and even a private chauffeur service are among the latest… ...
Terrace, Mt Victoria and Arras tunnels to close on consecutive Wellington nights (August 7, 2026) Three central-city tunnels will close on successive nights, while Wellington Road at Kilbirnie will shut southbound on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for resurfacing. The restrictions… ...
Man arrested over alleged drug importation in Wellington (August 7, 2026) A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a police search in Karori linked to the alleged importation of controlled drugs. Detective Sergeant Scott… ...
Police renew appeal to find missing Ngaio man (August 6, 2026) Wellington Police are asking Ngaio residents and the wider public to help locate 42-year-old Simon, who has been missing since Saturday 25 July. Simon was… ...
Regional council backs single Wellington authority (August 5, 2026) Greater Wellington Regional Council has agreed to support a single unitary authority for the Wellington region, saying key services including public transport, flood protection and… ...
