And that’s almost a wrap! With Council elves going on holly-day over the festive season, some services and facilities will be reined in over the next few weeks, so here’s what yule need to know.

• The Contact Centre operates 24/7 365 days of the year, so give them a call on (04) 499 4444, email info@wcc.govt.nz or use the FixIt app to report any Council related incidents or questions.
• With Christmas and New Year’s Day both falling on a Thursday, Council rubbish and recycling collections won’t occur on those days – but will be collected on the following Saturday.
• There are no time limits and metered on-street parking is free around Wellington on all public holidays.
• The Southern Landfill and Transfer Station will be closed Christmas Day (25 Dec) and New Year’s Day (1 Jan), and open normal trading hours the rest of the time. Public holidays are a busy time at the Southern Landfill, so be prepared for possible delays.
• The Tip Shop will be closed Christmas Day (25 Dec) and New Year’s Day (1 Jan), and open normal trading hours the rest of the time. Keep an eye on their facebook.com/TipShopWellington page for any updates.
• Te Aro Zero Waste 17-19 December extended hours from 10am-6pm. Closed 20 December – 7 January 2026.
• Harbourside Market will be operating on Sundays during the festive period, but with fewer stallholders and no cash-out facilities.
• Metlinkhas free travel for passengers travelling on bus and train services on Christmas Day – check their website for details at metlink.org.nz
• Remember, when the festivities are coming to an end, you can drop-off your Christmas tree at the Southern Landfill Recycle Centre for free. From 26 December to Wellington Anniversary weekend, your old tree will be turned into Capital Compost – just make sure you remember to remove all your decorations beforehand.

Visit the holiday hours section of our website at wcc.govt.nz/holiday-hours for all information about our services and facilities during the holiday period.

There are also lots of events happening over the festive time, check outwhat’s happening on the Council’s events page.

Have your elf a Meri Kirihimete and a Happy New Year.

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