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Wellington Declares State of Emergency in Southern and Eastern Wards

9 Jun 2026 8:20 a.m. · Source: Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has declared a local state of emergency for the Paekawakawa/Southern and Motukairangi/Eastern wards. This action follows a heavy swell warning from MetService, enabling better resource coordination for the severe weather.

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Wellington Mayor Calls for Urgent Regional Amalgamation Talks Amid Government Deadline

3 Jun 2026 12:00 p.m. · Source: Wellington News

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little urges regional dialogue on local government amalgamation by an August 9 deadline. He supports merging metro councils, emphasizing public input, local voice protection, and evidence-based decisions to shape the region's future.

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