Community & culture

Find out what's going on in Wellington's communities.

• Fruit tree guardians
• Heritage Trees
• Koha Shed in Strathmore Park
• Community composting with Strathmore Park Community Centre
• Geeks on Wheels offer free tech advice
• Pam Warhurst is coming to town
• Safer Plates
• Archived articles

These awards recognise the valuable work being done in our community.

• Community awards winners
• Accessibility awards winners

Find out about resources that support neighbourhoods, non-profit groups and community organisations ...

• Community resources overview
• Resources for neighbourhoods
• Neighbours Day

Find out what the Council is doing about homelessness and begging in Wellington City.

• Why are people homeless in Wellington?
• What we’re doing about homelessness
• Our approach to begging
• Keeping our streets safe and clean

Use the directory to find community groups and venues.

Enjoy art in Wellington. Find out more about the artwork that's on display, art programmes available...

• Toi Pōneke Arts Centre
• City art collection
• Outdoor public art
• Projects & opportunities
• Support & advice
• Colour In Welly

The Council provides affordable housing for people with low incomes and special housing needs.

• COVID-19: Update for City Housing tenants
• About the Council's social housing
• Council housing
• Other housing support

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Wellington takes pride in our reputation as an inclusive and socially responsible city that is acces...

• BlindSquare and Kontakt.io Beacons
• Mobility transport & scooter hire
• Accessibility directory
• Communicating with the Council

Wellington's community centres offer resources, support services and activities to improve the quali...

• Locations
• Bookings, charges & restrictions
• Services & management
• Kia Ora Newtown
• Strathmore 44

Information about how to stay safe in Wellington city, and Council safety initiatives.

• Liquor Licensee Forum
• Safety in Wellington
• Wellington alcohol ban

Wellington City Council operates two cemeteries, at Karori and Makara. There is a crematorium and tw...

• Search cemetery records
• Karori Cemetery
• Makara Cemetery
• Tawa Flat Cemetery
• Burials
• Cemetery memorials
• Cremations
• Purchase a plot
• Work permits

New Zealand citizenship ceremonies are held every month.

The Council has a range of indoor and outdoor venues that you can hire for your next event or functi...

• Weddings and functions
• Meetings and workshops
• Birthday party venues
• Public events
• Capital E
• Wellington Zoo
• Zealandia

The Council has programmes and projects to support and celebrate our diverse communities.

• Funding calendar
• Funding portal - apply online
• About our funding
• Council funds
• Applications - what you need to know
• How funding decisions are made
• Other funding sources
• Wellington Regional Amenities Fund

Heritage places are important in shaping the character of Wellington city. They are part of what mak...

• Wellington's historic heritage sites
• Heritage & notable trees
• Advice & guidance
• Heritage policy

• Historic public memorials
• Organise a memorial

Wellington Central Library is closed until further notice.

• Central Library closure

Wellington City Council aims to work with Wellington Māori to strengthen the capability of all to ac...

• English
• Te Reo

The Pacific communities are a vital part of Wellington. The Council has a number of initiatives desi...

• Registration Form

These services, facilities and activities around the city can make daily life easier and more enjoya...

Volunteers contribute significantly to many community organisations, civic services and events. The ...

• Volunteering opportunities

The Council supports youth by funding youth-focused organisations and services, and providing a voic...

• Support & Grants