Ethan Manera

Staff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposal Consultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.

WCC is not ruling out staff cuts as it reveals a proposed multimillion dollar savings package, including controversial cuts to climate change spending

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Council puts cycleway expansion on hold after Wellington sewage disaster Seeking financial savings, the council is prioritising its response to Moa Point.

WCC has put plans to expand its cycleway network on hold amid the fallout from the Moa Point sewage plant failure.

A spokesman saying it must turn its attention to the city's "most pressing infrastructure needs".

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Wellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce' The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.

Wellington’s deputy mayor has been censured and forced to apologise over his behaviour online after calling a member of the public a “nonce”.

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Sir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museum Officials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.

Sir Peter Jackson in discussions to build movie museum in Wellington’s Lyall Bay

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New Zealand couple managed Epstein’s island, newly released files reveal The couple described Little Saint James as their 'new home' in a 2016 email.

Jeffrey Epstein files reveal New Zealand couple managed his infamous island

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Airport finds practice bomb in luggage, calls Defence Force but doesn't evacuate Worker claims safety rules ignored but bosses say public wasn't at risk.

Some serious allegations against the CAA and Wellington Airport from a worker who alleges bosses “totally ignored our procedure” during a bomb scare over Christmas.

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Controversial Wellington identity arrested over social media posts The posts allegedly made serious claims about a Wellington man.

Graham Bloxham has been arrested again, the second time in a week, this time over social media posts.

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Public servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after Christmas party A whistle-blower claimed there was 'excessive' alcohol consumption at the event.

A public servant has quit their role after a probe into complaints from female staff of "unacceptable behaviour" following their work Christmas party.

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'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.

The best and worst Govt departments to work for have been revealed in the Public Service Census.

The survey exposed low morale, claims of workplace bullying, and frustration over what some public servants call an "overcooked" use of te ao Māori.

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Ray Chung questioned by mayor after voting to give funding to relative Chung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.

Ray Chung has been pulled up by the mayor after he voted to give a family member $3525.88 of ratepayer money in grants funding.

Chung says he didn’t notice the relative’s name on his paper, while his relative says she doesn’t agree with his views.

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Revealed: Who bankrolled Wellington’s local election, and why Chung's funding faces queries Andrew Little's backers revealed as Electoral Officer questions campaign group's returns.

Revealed: Who bankrolled Wellington's local election, and why Chung's Independent Together group funding faces queries from officials

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Capital's $3.8b tunnel project to won't be finished for ten years A timeline for the project was previously kept secret, but can now been revealed

NZTA and the minister had refused to share a timeline, but the Herald can reveal the second Mt Victoria Tunnel and SH1 improvements project will take a decade to complete.

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Revealed: Gold discovery in Wellington hills and why Shane Jones is 'excited'

📢 Prospecting applicants for two sites have already been granted permits.

Rifts already emerging in left-bloc majority of Andrew Little's new council ANALYSIS: After a year of bad blood, party differences came to a head last week.

ANALYSIS - Labour and the Greens appear increasingly at odds around the Wellington City Council table despite local body elections delivering a left-leaning majority for Mayor Andrew Little.

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'It didn’t work that well': Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau's business group The mayor said business leaders "didn’t feel listened to" by Tory Whanau's initiative.

Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau-era mayoral business advisory group.

Little said it “didn’t work that well” and business leaders didn’t feel listened to.

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Former Wellington mayoral hopeful wins case over police pursuit Charge against Graham Bloxham dismissed as police could not provide firm evidence.

After a long court battle, Wellington Live’s Graham Bloxham has won his fight with police over a driving charge.

Have a read of how the former mayoral hopeful’s police chase and arrest unfolded.

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He was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrong OPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.

“Chung's bid for mayor was taken advantage of by those with an axe to grind about issues he likely didn't even understand.”

OPINION: How Ray Chung’s once-promising mayoral bid collapsed in a landslide defeat

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‘I’m appalled’: Stash of top-secret files found in old mayoral desk sold to man at dump The cache contained documents detailing staff pay and serious workplace allegations.

SCOOP:Hundreds of top secret council documents, termination agreements, a sexual harassment claim, and staff pay details, landed in the hands of a man (and now the Herald) who bought the old mayoral desk at the tip

The revelation triggered an urgent investigation

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Shock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia Ecosanctuary The proposed 1.4sq km exploration site directly borders Zealandia's sanctuary fence.

Shock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia

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Consultants called in to review Wellington City Council, layoffs expected Consultancy firm Deloitte is looking into the council's staffing and services.

The council’s new CEO has called in consultancy firm Deloitte to undertake a wide-ranging review into the council’s operations, dubbed Future-Fit Pōneke.

The Herald understands it could spell significant changes to council services and staffing levels.

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'Aggressive behaviour ': Wellington mayoral candidate led by security from debate Rob Goulden was accused of shouting at organisers after a debate snub.

Wellington mayoral candidate and former city councillor Rob Goulden is being accused of “shouting at kids” and becoming aggressive after he was refused entry to a mayoral debate last night.

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Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate quits race, cites 'personal attacks' Graham Bloxham says he's decided not to run after 'talking to the neighbour’s cat'.

Bloxham’s out!

Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham quits race after talking to his neighbour’s cat

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'Bullying, defamation': Wellington City Councillors most complained about Councillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.

Allegations of inappropriate, aggressive, and threatening behaviour have been levelled at Wellington City Councillors by their own colleagues, with elected officials in the capital facing more staff complaints than councillors in any other main centre.

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Chung’s campaign group loses candidate amid email scandal Lily Brown said she didn't feel aligned with the tactics of the mayoral candidate's group.

Four candidates have now quit Ray Chung’s campaign group.

The most recent, Lily Brown, has announced she “no longer feels aligned with the tactics or political approach” of Independent Together.

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String of leaders left Wellington Chamber of Commerce before CEO’s abrupt exit CEO Simon Arcus resigned, effective immediately, on Friday afternoon.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce: String of departures from leadership team before CEO’s resignation

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Ray Chung’s rich-list backer withdraws support after sex gossip email about Tory Whanau The high-profile donor says he's disappointed in Chung calling it 'dirty politics'.

Ray Chung's rich list backer has formally withdrawn his public support, after revelations Chung sent an email detailing an unsavoury sexual rumour about Mayor Tory Whanau.

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Really appreciate Kris speaking so openly about her tough and personal decision to close her business of 11 years.

Popular Wellington vegan cafe Sweet Release closing.

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Rich-lister philanthropist backs Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung The wealthy donor believes the capital is in 'serious decline'.

REVEALED: The rich-lister bankrolling Ray Chung's Wellington mayoral bid

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Heritage NZ ‘deeply disappointed’ by stripped protection for Gordon Wilson Flats The decision to delist the building has reignited the city's heritage debate.

Gordon Wilson Flats: Heritage advocates opposed to demolition of derelict Wellington building

Heritage New Zealand has issued a statement to say its “deeply disappointed”, saying the building is "part of Wellington's social and architectural landscape".

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‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for sale The popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.

Boat cafe and bar in Wellington’s Oriental Bay for sale

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