Wellington City Council
Wellington Zoo glamping plans may face the chop
Big plans for tourism at the zoo may be a victim of Wellington City Council's budget woes.
Midweek Mediawatch - show me the money
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about some missing context in stories on local government spending and "nice to haves" - and he looks at some bad news for… Audio
Wellington bike rack barely used - critics
Wellington City Council has spent $84,000 on a bike rack, that a survey shows is only used by 2.7 bikes a week on average. The two tiered covered rack is on Oriental parade and has space for multple… Audio
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
The ongoing issues with KiwiRail's Interislander mega ferries, Georgina says KiwiRail has dragged up an old stoush over the location of the Wellington terminal to explain the cost blowout… Audio
Mayor under pressure after rumour-based reports
Wellington’s mayor is under pressure after acknowledging an alcohol problem. Her admission was prompted by media questions about drunken ‘antics’ based in part on a reported recording which no media… Audio
Wellington council knew of dodgy street lamps for two years
For two years Wellington City Council has known about dodgy street lamps which cause the LED lanterns to drop to the ground.
But they've only admitted to the problem today. Our Wellington reporter… Audio
Wellington council chasing $17k in anti-mandate protest parking fines
Anti-government protesters who occupied Parliament earlier this year owe Wellington City Council $17,450 in parking fines.
Aaron Gilmore on the comeback
Being a politician is often a tough thankless job . . . so is is any wonder not enough people want to do it. One person who knows all about the scrutiny faced by elected officials is former National… Audio
Wellington mayoral candidate refuses to remove billboards, despite being ordered to
Wellington mayoral candidate and Labour MP Paul Eagle has been asked to remove digital billboards until the formal election hoarding period starts in two months.
A win for Wellington cycling as council pledges $226m
A massive campaign by cycling advocates has forced Wellington City Council to do a u-turn, signing off today on fast-tracking cycleways across the city.
The $226 million project, which is part of the… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
The post review ructions at Wellington City council. . Audio
Questions raised over Wellington mayor's call for review
Former Wellington mayors are throwing their two cents worth in over the shambolic goings on at the council.
There are also questions being raised about whether Mayor Andy Foster even has the… Audio
Wellington Council votes to privatise part of its library
Wellington City Council has narrowly voted in favour of a plan to sell part of its central library that will slash its book-buying budget by 40 percent over the next two years. Karyn speaks with… Audio
Wellington City Council proposes reusable graves
Funeral Directors Association President Gary Taylor joins The Panel to share his thoughts on the matter. Audio
The other big stink in Wellington
Wellington is dealing with failing infrastructure and pandemic problems at a time when councillors are sniping at each other and the new mayor is losing his political battles. Audio
Taking transport stats for a ride
How we get around increasingly congested cities and towns has become a hot topic and paying for public transport is a an increasingly fraught political issue, especially as councils around the country… Audio
National music centre secures Te Ngākau Civic Square building
Wellington City Council, Victoria University and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra have taken a major step in the establishment of a national music centre.
Beauty sector wants regulation to protect consumers
Wellington City Council is the latest council to seek public feedback on introducing regulations for the nail and beauty industry. But those working in the industry say more needs to be done to… Audio
Tangaroa reference in council paper causes conflict
Wellington City councillors were divided today over the reference of the Māori god of the sea, Tangaroa, in a document referencing climate change.
Lime working to win over Wellington, but it's not easy
The Wellington City Council isn't completely convinced Lime e-scooters are safe - and they might have competition, too.
