Wellington City Council Wellington City Council Wellington City Council is a territorial authority in New Zealand, governing the country's third-largest city by population, behind Auckland and Christchurch. Wellington City consists of the central historic town and certain additional areas within the Wellington metropolitan area, extending as far north as Linden and covering rural areas such as Makara and Ohariu. The city adjoins Porirua in the north and Hutt City in the north-east. It is one of nine territorial authorities in the Wellington Region. Wellington attained city status in 1886. The settlement had become the colonial capital and seat of government by 1865, replacing
1923 New Zealand rugby league season 1923 New Zealand rugby league season The 1923 New Zealand rugby league season was the 16th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. New Zealand played in no international matches during the season. Huatahi Paki played 15 games for the St. George Dragons during the season. South Auckland again held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season. During the season they had drawn 20-all with Auckland in Hamilton. The West Coast defeated Wellington 12-6 in their first ever win. The City Rovers won the Auckland Rugby League's competition for a third year in