Last Thursday, Wellington City Council passed what Councillor Nīkau Wi Neera described as “the most pro-housing, ambitious set of amendments that we could”, as the council voted on changes to the District Plan.
The meeting saw the council’s biggest break from the NIMBY-ism which has defined housing policy in the city for decades. W after W for affordable housing flashed onto the council’s voting screens.
So overwhelming were the wins for affordable housing that Councillor Nicola Young may have been left with a mild case of amnesia, saying “I’m so numb about the district plan I can barely remember what [the amendments] are.”
Join us for a special members-only preview of the new exhibitions in Toi Art, before it opens to the public. Having closed in May 2024 for renovations, the galleries will […]
Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Te Papa Press, Thursday 26 June: This session is cancelled. Stay tuned for July.
Just the teamlists – as received by 12.05pm – for Round 12 of the Swindale Shield on 21 June 2025. All teams subject to change. A full round preview will be published as a separate feature article on this website later on Friday afternoon. Marist St Pat’s v Avalon (Joe Aspell Cup), Evans Bay Park....
Above: Keanu Kotuhi gets his pass away for Wainuiomata against Avalon last Saturday. Both sides have plenty to play for this weekend. By Scott MacLean Its the winter solstice tomorrow this weekend and then it’s all downhill to summertime and paddling pools, but for a number of teams it is a case of sink or...
