The Wellington City Council website contains a useful search facility, offering information about road works, roading projects and street events that may impact the streets of Wellington – including upcoming road works and road closures, WCC maintenance and minor works.

https://wellington.govt.nz/parking-roads-and-transport/roads/road-works/current-road-works-and-closures

For example, when you enter Murphy Street into the search box you will see…

Description: Minor Excavation, Open Trenching, Hand Digging
Effect: Pedestrian Management
Dates: 15 October to 15 November 25