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
1916 New Zealand rugby league season 1916 New Zealand rugby league season The 1916 New Zealand rugby league season was the ninth season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. New Zealand played no international matches in 1916. Auckland again held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season. City won the Auckland Rugby League's competition and the Roope Rooster. Ponsonby United captain Scotty McClymount won the title of favourite player in a public charity vote held to raise funds for the War effort. City's Albert Asher was second and Grafton's Karl Ifwersen finished third. The Wellington Rugby League's competition was