finance
Wellington Economic Indicators Show Sales and Employment Declines
Data on business sales, jobs and consumer confidence illustrate current pressures on investment flows in the capital.
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Politics
Wellington City Council Approves New Housing Density Policy to Address Urban Growth
The updated zoning rules aim to increase housing supply and affordability but will also reshape Wellington neighbourhoods over the coming decade.
finance
Wellington Events and Attractions Shape Local Job and Talent Market
Festivals, dining recognition and cultural projects intersect with employment trends in the capital.
property
Wellington's Rezoning Plan Unlocks Higher-Density Housing in Newlands
With Wellington’s new District Plan set to unlock higher-density housing, the northern suburb is quietly becoming a target for investors and first-home buyers.
lifestyle
Recent Wellington Updates Worth Knowing Before Visiting or Taking Part
Michelin stars, library visits and festival calls give visitors and participants timely local context.
property
Properties Sold Before Auction in Wellington: Why Vendors Accepted
Wellington vendors are accepting pre-auction offers to secure firm contracts amid lower winter clearance rates. See why sellers in Aro Valley and Brooklyn chose private treaty over bidding.
wellness
Breathwork Techniques for Instant Calm During a Stressful Day
Wellington residents are turning to targeted breathing exercises to manage midday tension amid packed schedules and urban demands.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Wellington investors and retirement balances.
Politics
Wellington Fuel Tax Referendum on November Ballot: Projected Costs for Drivers and Bus Route Changes
Voters will decide on a 10 cent per litre regional fuel tax increase that the Wellington Regional Council projects will raise NZ$28 million a year for specified transport projects.
Politics
Wellington City Council Approves 2026 Annual Plan with 4.8 Percent Average Rates Rise, Lifting Typical Household Bills
The approved plan sets new rates levels from 1 July that will fund water network repairs across multiple Wellington suburbs.
Politics
Wellington Council Brings Forward Housing Density Rules; First Approvals Expected by September
A new planning framework aimed at unlocking apartment construction across the city will begin reshaping neighbourhoods within weeks, with council staff now fast-tracking applications under simplified consent pathways.
wellness
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.