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New Zealand and Papua New Guinea outline defence cooperation framework
The July signing in Port Moresby sets out areas for expanded cooperation, leaving Wellington and Port Moresby to decide on the pace and focus of follow-up actions.
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Wellington Chefs Master 5 Winter Recipes With Local Produce
Winter harvests from nearby farms give Wellington cooks simple ways to build meals around carrots, leeks and cabbage this month.
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Wellington's Mid-Winter Developments Reshape Daily Life Across Capital
A cluster of planning decisions, community funding announcements and transport changes converging this week is reshaping daily life across the capital.
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Wellington City Council Ward Boundary Review and Shifts in Suburban Voter Representation
Boundary adjustments mean residents in Tawa and Karori will cast votes in new wards that determine council seats on rates and transport funding.
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Wellington's Libraries and Restaurants Hit New Milestones This Year
Recent milestones in visits, stars and economic figures reflect steps taken over recent months and years by local institutions.
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Wellington Adjusts Infrastructure Levy Shares Starting July 2026
The legislation, effective from 1 July 2026, reallocates infrastructure levies across Wellington City Council and Hutt City Council ratepayers based on property values and development zones.
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Wellington Renters Pay More Weekly Than Regional Homeowners' Mortgages
Wellington tenants pay weekly rents that exceed mortgage outlays in regional centres by margins that widened sharply through mid-2026.
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