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5 August 2022
Visit the Tūmanako exhibition supporting a nuclear-free world and an inclusive Aotearoa where all lives are celebrated.
Recent stories
4 August 2022
Monomono are used by Tongan communities in important cultural ceremonies and rituals. Artist Ane Nanasi Pahulu has shared her experience of making mo...
3 August 2022
People love our 14 libraries located across Wellington, with Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui – Central Library holding a special place in their hearts.
2 August 2022
Looking for some better work stories? What if we told you that there was a job that lets you take a stand for your community, do something different e...
29 July 2022
Did you know the history of public toilets in Wellington includes espionage, typhoid and women’s rights?
28 July 2022
Did you know that where you live in Wellington has an impact on how the Council is run? This is due to wards and representation review. We’re here to ...
27 July 2022
A stunning new artwork has been created by artist Liana Leiataua, in collaboration with the local community, for the Newtown Library/Smart Newtown bui...
Karaka Bay Jetty will soon close for upgrade work and repairs.
If you’ve ever wondered what a council does, here’s a non-exhaustive list of some of the services that help make Wellington tick. You may be surprised...
26 July 2022
Wellington's St James Theatre, home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, transforms for Cinderella.
22 July 2022
If you have nailed the reusable coffee cup, bottle and takeaway container and are looking for the next challenge on reducing plastic, here are a few i...
Wellington is getting it's first pair of rain gardens – a natural way of removing pollution from stormwater run-off before it enters our streams and r...
20 July 2022
Bird numbers soaring in the capital – but while there’s lots to tweet about, there's still work to be done.
19 July 2022
Public submissions on Wellington City’s Proposed District Plan are now open.
Football fever hits Wellington on Wednesday 20 July to mark one year until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ kicks-off.
18 July 2022
Fifty businesses have shared a total of $974,600 from the $1.2 million relief fund established by Wellington City Council and the Government following...
15 July 2022
This is the fifth of the five major challenges facing the capital, as laid out in Wellington City Council’s Pre-Election Report for 2022.
This is the fourth of five major challenges facing the capital, as laid out in Wellington City Council’s Pre-Election Report for 2022.
A number of artist residencies, at Wellington City Council’s Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, specifically promote diversity, and accessibility, in the industr...
This is the third of five major challenges facing the capital, as laid out in Wellington City Council’s Pre-Election Report for 2022.
Our Libraries are hosting multiple free events for tamariki these school holidays.
Looking for a shamrockin’ good time before the All Blacks take on Ireland in the nail-biting test decider this Saturday? Look no further!
14 July 2022
Council teams up with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga to recognise queer history in the Capital’s heritage listings.
This is the second of five major challenges facing the capital, as laid out in Wellington City Council’s Pre-Election Report for 2022.
13 July 2022
Sir Michael Fowler, considered by many to be one of Wellington’s greatest and controversial Mayors, has died at the age of 92 today.
Nominations for candidates to stand as a Councillor or Mayor for Wellington City Council open this Friday 15 July – and Wellington wants you!
Many people vote because they are passionate about specific things in the city, others vote because it’s their right. Find out why some Wellingtonians...
This is a snapshot of one of the five major challenges facing the capital, as laid out in Wellington City Council’s Pre-Election Report for 2022.
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