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Wellington density plans face 'character area' concerns Harry Lock © Getty Andy Foster said he's aware that a few residents are concerned over the matter. Wellingtonians are divided over proposals to increase the density of housing in the central city and suburbs. It points towards higher density living, clustered around the urban centres of suburbs, as well as for the CBD. The city's population is estimated to expand by 50,000 to 80,000 by 2050. Analysis of the results found intensification was the most commonly discussed topic, but respondents were torn. Nearly 60 percent...

A clear split between Wellingtonians wanting more high density housing - and those who don't

She says the future is converting increasingly empty commercial buildings into apartments to rent and own, and “a walkable, liveable neighbourhood where you can get most of the stuff you need to have a decent life within 15 minutes of active travel ... and public transport”. Figures from commercial real estate firm Colliers International show empty commercial space in the capital grew almost 17 per cent in the year to December 2020, from 84,000sqm to 98,000 sqm. MONIQUE FORD / STUFF/Stuff Isabella Cawthorn, from Talk Wellington, says more people living in the city centre will mean even ...

Michael Gibson, 8. January 2021, 9:57 Ray Chung should be made a Councillor as soon as possible. I can only hope that Grant Robertson will not again try to influence Council elections by using Labour Party letter-head to bring party politics to the Council table.   Ben, 8. January 2021, 11:06 I think that the council should review their projects. I would argue that the water pipes are more important than a cycleway. Why are we not holding the building contractors accountable for overspends or delays? If this was a house renovation, you would be calling the...

by Benoit Pette 2020. A year to remember, or forget? At an individual level, and as a city, how have we fared through this unprecedented period? Have we learned from it and have we taken actions to correct our course? Are we more confident than we were a year ago, that Wellington is the city of our aspirations, led by an inspiring City Council with our interests at heart? Has the Council led by example and made this city better to live in? Are we happier than a year ago to live here in Wellington? Sadly, and in all honesty, it would be difficult to answer these questions with a straight, war...