20 December 2024
Looking to play tourist in Wellington? We've got your covered. Check out some of our top summer tips and spots.
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19 December 2024
It’s going to be a big summer for our inner-city party precinct, Courtenay Place. Here are some things to know when you are out and about this summer.
Wellington is jam-packed with lots of nature, epic views, and places to explore. Here's a list of spots to check out that you may not yet know about.
The Wellington City Council elves have been busy crunching the numbers for the annual silly season lists of the naughty, nice and nerdy from the year....
Meri Kirihimete Pōneke! To celebrate the silly season we’ve put together a list of five festive things to do in Welly on Christmas Day.
18 December 2024
Check out what Wellingtonians were into, with 10 of our best performing pieces of content from across our website and social channels.
Tāwaha ki Te Ao Mārama is the newest 100-metre mural at Ākau Tangi by Len Hetet and Manukorihi Winiata.
Start 2025 in style with two major events in the city.
We're spoilt for choice on beach options here in Wellington, so we've put together a list of awesome beaches to spend time at.
Check out our list of five top picnic spots in Wellington.
17 December 2024
At today’s Wellington City Council Kōrau Tōtōpū Long-term Plan, Finance, and Performance Committee, the Mayor and Councillors considered the draft 202...
Council votes to put forward a submission strongly opposing the Treaty Principles Bill.
With just over a year to go until the opening, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library has been released onto its base isolators.
Check out these great tips on how to avoid food waste from our waste minimisation team.
16 December 2024
Members of the Council’s team won three out of 12 categories at the Recreation Aotearoa awards.
Frank Kitts Park car park has reopened, providing more parking on the waterfront ahead of the busy festive season and summer holidays.
13 December 2024
Three new parklets have popped up across Wellington city, just in time for summer celebrations.
12 December 2024
With longer summer days, there are more opportunities to make the most of daylight hours after work or dinner.
Wellington City Council cleaner Faysal Ali can find some pretty crappy things when he’s cleaning Wellington’s public toilets.
Council approves negotiations for development for Band Rotunda.
Council is coordinating the closure of Lambton Quay in early January for critical maintenance works.
Tawa Community Board has voted to appoint Jesse Elias (Te Āti Awa) as a Board member, replacing Jackson Lacy who has resigned as he has moved overseas...
11 December 2024
The draft 2025/26 Wellington City Council Annual Plan (budget) will be considered at the Kōrau Tōtōpū Long-term Plan, Finance, and Performance Committ...
Gardens Magic returns to the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā with its free Concert Series, Light Display, and Kids Garden Trail.
Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Tōtōpū Long-term Plan, Finance, and Performance Committee voted unanimously today to consult Wellingtonians on three o...
Here’s our pick of places to explore in Wellington this summer, and some climate-friendly ways to get there.
10 December 2024
The Flying Boat Jetty is the latest maritime heritage project to be completed.
Wellington city’s new Taranaki Street rising main is on track to be completed by early 2025, four months ahead of schedule.
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