Cycle Lanes Blocking Access for Trades | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Wellington’s tradespeople are hitting the brakes — literally — as new cycle lanes slash parking and grind work to a halt. Plumbers and builders are charging 30% more to navigate narrow streets with no parking, sometimes even blocking cycle lanes to unload gear. Residents and service providers are footing the bill, frustrated that road changes prioritize cyclists while ignoring deliveries, parents, and essential access. A home organizer shares how she parks blocks away or risks sidewalk parking with hazard lights — all while absorbing the extra time without raising prices. Council says they…