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7 July 2022
Tākina, the Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, is less than a year away from opening and a huge boost to local economy.
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6 July 2022
Greater Wellington and Wellington City Council today approved the preferred mass rapid transport option for the Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) pro...
A nationwide shortage of lifeguards means Tawa Pool will temporarily close to the general public later this month.
Wellington’s climate action has recently been recognised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as a global finalist in its One Planet City Challenge (OPCC)...
5 July 2022
Plans for bus and bike improvements between the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā and the city are open for feedback from today (5 July) until 26 July 2022.
4 July 2022
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Marine Mammal Translation Service has shared a transcript recorded at Wellington Harbour.
1 July 2022
To celebrate the long-awaited reopening of the St James, here’s five things you may not know about the iconic Wellington theatre.
We're proudly promoting Plastic Free July and supporting events, organisations and initiatives to help reduce plastic use for good.
30 June 2022
A proposed new Sludge Minimisation Facility (SMF) for Wellington is a step closer following unanimous approval of the business case by Council.
Wellington City Libraries is delighted to announce that from tomorrow, 1 July, overdue fines will end.
Mayor Andy Foster and City Councillors have adopted Wellington City Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Plan (budget) today.
29 June 2022
Planned changes to the urban landscape of Dixon Street as part of the Pōneke Promise will make the area a safer, more vibrant, welcoming place to be.
Council provides swimming pool passes to families at Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) Wellington.
28 June 2022
Annual Residents Monitoring Survey shows the Capital has faced up to tough challenges in the past two years – but work is under way to turn things aro...
For Melissa Warner, the world is brighter, friendlier, and happier when she’s on her skateboard in Wellington.
23 June 2022
We are celebrating the Māori New Year in Pōneke with live events, exhibitions, fireworks and performances. Here are a few ways for you and the whānau ...
Council’s waste services are being affected by COVID-19 with glass collections temporarily going on hold.
22 June 2022
The St James Theatre has been strengthened and restored to its former glory and will reopen tomorrow followed by a public open day next month.
21 June 2022
The newly formed Creative Capital Team is ready to forge ahead in the creative sector with Aho Tini 2030.
17 June 2022
Rumoured to have several resident ghosts, the St James Theatre in Wellington offers a unique type of stage fright.
Mayor Andy Foster has added his tribute to former New Zealand Cricket president, national men’s team selector, author, cricket historian, and proud We...
16 June 2022
Check out our top five things to do while exploring this unique part of central Wellington.
Council’s animal services are like a dog with a bone when it comes to responsible dog ownership – and their latest campaign really leads the way.
14 June 2022
Hā, Toi Pōneke Gallery’s special Matariki exhibition in Wellington, features new works by twelve wāhine Māori artists.
13 June 2022
Lock your bike with a good strong lock and register with 529 Garage for extra protection.
Everything you need to know about winter in the capital is in our latest edition of Our Wellington - Tō Tātou Pōneke.
10 June 2022
Winter in Wellington is wild and windy but also wonderful. Here are some warm ideas to keep the winter blues from getting you down.
Popular children’s programmes return to Wellington City Libraries under Level Orange.
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