Shelly Bay developer to rehouse little blue penguins
The developer of a controversial Wellington housing development at Shelly Bay has agreed to rehouse the area’s smallest residents before starting work.
The coastline is home to kororā/little blue penguins, whose burrows and nesting sites are in danger of being disrupted or destroyed by the housing project.
The proposed $500 million development will sit on the western edge of Miramar peninsula, undertaken as a collaboration by developer The Wellington Company and the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust.
The condition is enshrined in the key commercial terms for sale, agreed upon by both parties: “The developer will be responsible for rehousing the little blue penguins that are located on council land at Shelly Bay.”
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
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43.6% I avoid spending money on coffee
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47.4% I still indulge at my local cafe
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9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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