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Arts and culture

Discover the city’s public art, heritage sites and libraries, and find out how we support arts and culture in Wellington.


Cemeteries

Search cemetery records and find information about our cemeteries in Karori, Makara and Tawa.


Certificates and licences

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Climate change, sustainable living and environment

Explore our climate action plan, tree and plant services and how we’re working to become an eco-city.


Community support and resources

Learn about our community services and programmes, apply for funding, and find a community centre near you.


Dogs and other animals

Register your dog, find a dog exercise area, report a dog attack and learn about keeping other animals in Wellington.


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Māori information hub

Find core documents and information about the Council’s partnership with mana whenua, and the Tūpiki Ora Māori strategy.


News and events

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Parking, roads and transport

Find out where to park, pay a parking ticket, apply for a parking permit or buy a parking coupon.


Property, rates and building

Search for property information and find out about rates, building and resource consents, and earthquake-strengthening.


Recreation

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Rubbish, recycling and waste

Find out about rubbish and recycling collections, landfill services, and dealing with hazardous waste.


Your Council

Learn about the Mayor and Councillors and their meetings. Explore our projects, plans, policies, bylaws and District Plan rules. Find out about working at the Council.


Wellington City

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A big group of people attending an outdoor concert at Botanic Garden at night.

11 December 2024

Gardens Magic set to conjure up all the right notes

Gardens Magic returns to the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā with its free Concert Series, Light Display, and Kids Garden Trail.

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This Week in Our Wellington newsletter

Pick of the week: Hana Kōkō Santa & Carols

Be at Waitangi Park for Santa’s arrival on Saturday 14 December between 11am - 5pm. There will be a fun range of Christmas activities including ice skating, the snowball globe, foam pit, live music and entertainment, face painting, and more. The event finishes with Carols in the Park between 5pm-7pm. Find out more and keep up to date with what else is happening in the capital in this week's newsletter.

 

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