Severe weather has forced indefinite closures of several major Wellington region hiking tracks, with repair costs potentially reaching millions. Some trails may remain closed through winter until September.
Wellington families are facing significant changes to school holiday programmes this winter as providers adapt to new government funding rules. Many community centres are reducing capacity or increasing fees, forcing parents to explore new childcare options for the July holidays.
Wellington families face fewer affordable school holiday programmes as funding cuts force community providers to reduce services. Working parents scramble for childcare alternatives amid rising costs.
