26 September 2025
Fun, free and whānau-friendly events and festivals are heading to Pōneke over the next few months.
29 September 2025
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Credit-rating agency Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed Wellington City Council’s long-term credit rating at AA-/A-1+ with a negative outlook.
25 September 2025
Looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? We’ve rounded up some awesome whānau-friendly activities so you can turn your...
24 September 2025
Bird of the Year is back and it’s time to get behind the feathered treasures of Aotearoa. This year, we’re backing two amazing birds, the kororā, ...
23 September 2025
When Wellingtonians drop-off their votes in this year’s local body election and Māori ward poll, they may walk away with more than they expected – a l...
Voting papers have been delivered – but if you didn’t get yours, you can still vote.
22 September 2025
Sand replenishment at Oriental Bay starts next week to restore Wellington’s most popular beaches.
19 September 2025
Two winning entries have been selected for a Wellington City Libraries design a library card competition.
16 September 2025
The city celebrates 20 years of WOW with a Wanderer minibus, new WOW sign and special retail and dining offers.
15 September 2025
Bird of the Year is a chance to celebrate the incredible manu of Aotearoa, and this year we’ll be backing two amazing birds – the kororā little pengui...
13 September 2025
With practical completion finished on Te Matapihi Central Library it’s time to celebrate the next stage and reveal the rawa/artwork.
12 September 2025
Next year, Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush celebrates a remarkable milestone, 100 years as New Zealand’s only native botanic garden.
11 September 2025
Next week marks a special milestone as Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrates 50 years of revitalising te reo Māori across Aotearoa, New Zealand.
10 September 2025
This weekend will see Pōneke pumping with rugby, kai, entertainment, arts, culture and nature for all to enjoy.
Tātou ki Uta – the Coastal Reserves Management Plan has been adopted by Wellington City Council.
9 September 2025
When election season rolls around, there’s one unmistakeable sign Wellingtonians will see across the city - the bright orange voting bins. Found in li...
8 September 2025
Voting papers will be arriving in the mailboxes of all enrolled voters in Wellington City for next month’s local Council election.
As the weather improves, there’s no better time to explore both the outdoors and our city’s history – including the recently restored pouwhenua ‘Te Ra...
6 September 2025
Council has adopted a groundbreaking Rainbow Action Plan, a historic first for a council in New Zealand or any central government agency.
5 September 2025
The nation is being asked to vote for their favourite candidates as the Bird of the Year opens soon.
4 September 2025
From epic major events, a scale-up tech hub, supporting our sports codes to accelerating the screen sector, the Economic Wellbeing Strategy (EWS) is d...
2 September 2025
Council is introducing digital trade parking permits to replace the paper-based coupons.
Watson Group has announced its partnership with restaurateur and chef Ben Bayly to bring the planned hospitality offerings to life at the Wellington P...
1 September 2025
Experience the world through the lens of award-winning photojournalists at The World Press Photo Exhibition at Tākina from 5 September to 5 October 20...
The metropolitan Wellington Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) sets out plans for a new approach to delivering water, wastewater and reticulated stor...
26 August 2025
ArtSplash is back with a fresh new look and an exciting line-up of creative experiences for tamariki and rangatahi.
25 August 2025
Local election candidates answer some of the big questions in online video.
22 August 2025
Locally-grown multi-genre music festival, High Tide, moves to Wellington’s Waitangi Park for its 2025 event.
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