19 March 2024
It has been a summer of fun in the capital, and it’s ending with a bang, a strum, a drum and some beats as CubaDupa hits town.
14 March 2024
Recent stories
A husband-and-wife duo saw a gap in the market to reduce plastic waste and are doing so by installing milk taps for Wellington businesses.
Council votes to work with other Wellington region councils on plan to reform region’s water services.
12 March 2024
15 years before we had radio in New Zealand, Wellington had music from the Town Hall organ. Find out how we're restoring this important instrument.
11 March 2024
Jim Beam Homegrown 2024 is coming to town this Saturday 16 March - and a few changes in the area.
Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park is turning 25 thanks to years of community work, ecological restoration and volunteers.
8 March 2024
Our Rangers spend a lot of their time outdoors, and have shared their favourite parks to visit in Pōneke.
7 March 2024
Find out all you need to know about the Pride Parade this weekend.
6 March 2024
Wellington City Councillors will next week agree on the draft Long-term Plan Consultation Document which includes a proposed rates increase for 2024/2...
Wellingtonians are invited to Te Motu Kairangi/Miramar Peninsula coast for Shelly Play open day this Sunday.
5 March 2024
Locals get a free day at Te Papa’s Dinosaurs of Patagonia exhibition next week.
Don't waste Welly on a good day - spend your lunch breaks out and about in our creative capital. Here are some ideas to make the most of your lunch br...
4 March 2024
Wellington City Council has partnered with the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) to support student-led initiatives, inc...
Botanic Garden ki Paekākā areas restricted on Wednesday as redwood trees removed by helicopter.
1 March 2024
With the opening of the new Te Aro Mahana and Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā playgrounds, there’s plenty of ways to celebrate tamariki this Chil...
29 February 2024
Wellingtonians are invited to a series of events celebrating local kai and community through GROW Pōneke.
28 February 2024
Key details about upgrade and reopening of Reading Cinema can now be brought into the public domain.
27 February 2024
If you’re keen to get started on your biking journey in Wellington but not sure where to start, check out the different ways to access pedals in Pōne...
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how the sludge minimisation facility will work, from Engineering Manager Scott Cook.
23 February 2024
From delicious Greek food to live art on the waterfront – the city will be full of good vibes thanks to all the food and art festivals happening in th...
22 February 2024
Tinder-dry conditions on Wellington’s south coast mean the Owhiro Bay gate to Te Kopahau Reserve and Pariwhero Red Rocks will be closed to motor vehic...
Next weekend is going to be the busiest it has been all summer - so check out what’s on and where right here.
21 February 2024
Geordie Rogers has been elected in the Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward by-election
The Prince of Wales Park is the new home of the Omāroro reservoir, a 35 million litre water storage facility buried underground.
20 February 2024
Tired of the same old commuting grind? Shake up your routine this year to make it more climate-positive and enjoyable while boosting your wellbeing an...
Upgraded play areas at Frank Kitts Park and Botanic Garden ki Paekākā set to open next week.
19 February 2024
Take 10 extending its service with a pop-up from mid-February through to April.
18 February 2024
Independent candidate Karl Tiefenbacher remains the provisional winner of the by-election, however his winning margin has reduced to 164 votes – with ...
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