Hutt City Council is considering adding a non-binding referendum question to this year’s local election ballot, asking whether the community supports exploring regional amalgamation. If approved ...

The city had been housing about 3,500 homeless adults in hotels before that. Upper West Siders pressed Drinkwater for a set date when hotel residents would move out.

He says it's a no brainer, as Wellington City will still benefit - with accommodation and transport still needed from the city, even if the gig is further out.