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Southerly Storm – Wellington City Update - 16 February 2026 – 2pm

Scoop 16 Feb 2026
Wellington Water recommends all recreational water users follow the advice of Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) which suggests staying out of the water for two to three days after heavy rain ....
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Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved but most seismic work off the table

RNZ 05 Feb 2026
In December 2024, the council agreed to demolish the bridge, but works were paused while Wellington City Council awaited the outcome of the government's earthquake-prone building review ... to the city.
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The Wellington City Mission To Launch Free Dental Service

Scoop 29 Jan 2026
The service will open on Tuesday 10 February 2026 and will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Whakamaru on Oxford Terrace ....
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The Wellington City Mission Shares First-Year Feedback From Crisis Recovery Café, Kua Mākona I Whakamaru

Scoop 13 Jan 2026
“It’s not just a café – it’s a lifeline. You go in broken, and they help you feel human again.” ....
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Wellington City Mission prepared to help those in need celebrate Christmas

NewstalkZB 23 Dec 2025
Wellington City Mission is expecting to welcome hundreds of people for Christmas lunches across the city tomorrow.
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Former Wellington City Councillor planning bid for Parliament

NewstalkZB 22 Dec 2025
Former Wellington City councillor Nīkau Wi Neera is eyeing a return to politics, putting his name forward to contest the Te Tai Tonga Māori seat for the Green Party in next year’s General Election.
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Police Arrest One, Seek Witnesses To Wellington City Bar Stabbing

Scoop 21 Dec 2025
Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed or may have video footage of the incident ....
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Another Outstanding Public Work Of Art For Wellington City

Scoop 11 Dec 2025
The Wellington Sculpture Trust recognised that the rather dark and cheerless Shed 21 Colonnade on Waterloo Quay (opposite the railway station) presented a perfect opportunity for a light work that would be visible both day and night ....
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Deloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should

RNZ 25 Nov 2025
Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report ... such as social housing, city housing and addressing homelessness.
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Wellington City Council To Review Golden Mile Project Costs

Scoop 20 Nov 2025
Mayor Andrew Little said the review would take three to six months, with Council officers providing an estimation of the review costing between $200,000 to $400,000 ....
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Wellington City Council votes to review Golden Mile

RNZ 20 Nov 2025
The new Wellington City Council has voted to do a review of the contentious Golden Mile project ... Fellow new Eastern Ward Councillor Sam O'Brien said many of the challenges Wellington faced were a result of choices, not chance.
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