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Council pauses Wellington's Golden Mile revamp after staff warn of cost blowout

Council officers warned of a $200 million forecast cost after a $15–25 million overspend in phase two, prompting a three- to six-month independent review of risks and viability.

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Wellington City Council has hit pause on its $139 million Golden Mile revitalisation project amid warnings it could balloon to $220m. The new council met for...

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Wellington City Council votes to review Golden Mile

Council officers are now predicting the project, which was budgeted to cost $139 million, could cost up to $220 million.

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Wellington Council pushes pause on Golden Mile project

An independent review would test whether the existing project remains viable and aligned with its original objectives.

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Council pauses Wellington's Golden Mile revamp after staff warn of cost blowout

Wellington City Council has hit pause on its $139 million Golden Mile revitalisation project amid warnings it could balloon to $220m. The new council met for...

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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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