5 June 2025
Welcome in the Māori New Year with Matariki Ahi Kā – a whānau-friendly celebration of fire, projections, performances, and kai.
4 June 2025
Recent stories
Wellington will be buzzing with activity this week as Pōneke celebrates its sister city partnership with Canberra.
Wellington City Council’s elected members have been briefed on the latest progress in Te Ngākau Civic Precinct. The precinct is now nine months away f...
3 June 2025
Look behind the scenes of how the Specialist Gardening team at the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā set up the displays inside the Begonia House.
30 May 2025
Wellington City Council’s Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee has agreed to progress the land negotiations needed to deliver a long-awaited commu...
28 May 2025
If you’re wondering what the major works are for in Wellington city, read on.
27 May 2025
In Wellington, the story of our cemeteries mirrors the evolution of the city itself and how we've grown, changed, and shaped our communities over time...
The Wellington cenotaph is a striking reminder of the past. As it nears its 100th year, vital maintenance work is planned to preserve its legacy.
26 May 2025
Wanting some inspiration on what to do in the capital over the King’s Birthday long weekend? Here are some activities and events you can check out.
Te Pā Maru, Wellington City Mission’s residential alcohol harm reduction unit, has recently celebrated its first anniversary.
23 May 2025
Key decisions made on Council’s 2025/26 budget and the future of the city.
22 May 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and well-loved live show, World of WearableArt (WOW), has just sold its millionth ticket.
Find out how two Victoria University students kick-started a chain reaction of initiatives for sexual violence prevention in Wellington.
21 May 2025
First translocation of kiwi from Zealandia marks a new chapter in conservation effort.
19 May 2025
More than 3700 submissions regarding water, insurance, investment, project spending, rates, fees and other charges were received by Wellington City Co...
16 May 2025
Reports of anti-social behaviour towards Wellington City Council frontline staff have increased by 323 percent in the past five years.
15 May 2025
Work has been done to create new homes for kororā in the rocks that contour the waterfront alongside Frank Kitts Park.
14 May 2025
This Pink Shirt Day we're raising awareness around bullying.
13 May 2025
Tickets go on sale this week for the global phenomenon and record-breaking team from Wales.
Here are 21 facts you might not know about Tākina, Wellington’s world-class Convention and Exhibition Centre.
12 May 2025
Looking for a new hobby or unique way to get active? Our Recreation Centres have a range of exciting programmes for seniors right through to toddlers....
9 May 2025
Get to know our Arborist team, and how they look after Wellington’s trees.
Te Whare Wai Para Nuku, the Moa Point sludge minimisation facility, is closer to providing a smarter, cleaner way to deal with Wellington’s waste.
7 May 2025
It’s NZSL Week – here are some handy resources to celebrate and support NZSL.
5 May 2025
Wellington City Libraries are seeing a 30 percent surge in new customers since introducing their fines-free policy.
Have you ever wondered, when did the road cone become universally known as a symbol of caution?
Kaibosh launches Annual Appeal to stop food waste and feed more whānau this winter.
1 May 2025
Public urged to take care and travel to the conditions with severe weather forecast over next 24 hours.
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