Profile of Wellington

Wellington is also the country's cultural capital and the third most populous urban area in New Zealand.

The city is home to:

• many museums, including Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand)
• the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
• the Royal New Zealand Ballet
• the biennial Festival of the Arts.

The city is situated alongside Wellington Harbour and surrounded by natural beauty, including Zealandia, an award-winning eco-attraction just minutes from the central business district.

Wellington is also:

• a leading centre for creative industries, such as film and computer technology
• registered with UNICEF as a child-friendly city
• the home of the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).

More information

• The Quarterly Economic Monitor provides an in-depth description of Wellington's economic performance.
• See Wellington's economic structure and performance over the past year and previous years.
• Read population and household forecasts for Wellington and how they are changing over time.