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Colourful performer at CubaDupa 2025.

4 April 2025

Op-ed: Let’s shape Cuba Street’s future together - by Mayor Tory Whanau

Walking down Cuba Street, through a sea of smiling faces, eclectic music, and more creativity than one can imagine, was easily the highlight of my yea...
Umbrellas hanging over the top of a group of performers.

27 March 2025

CubaDupa will be on the road again this weekend

Alice ready to ride with sons Rory and Hugh.

21 March 2025

Mayors office - Cycleways a family affair

Recent stories

Sandy Calkin: Coroner's findings accepted

New plan for safer streets

Paint the town rainbow to celebrate Pride in Pōneke

Be inspired by Disney: The Magic Of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau

Mayor Tory Whanau prioritises safety at upcoming Pride events

"Game changer" - Mayor Whanau

Tākina named runner-up in international architecture awards
Lunchtime activity on the waterfront.

11 March 2025

Sandy Calkin: Coroner's findings accepted

Wellington City Council has responded to today's publication of the Coroner's findings and recommendations following her investigation into the death ...
Night-time activity in Courtenay Place.

7 March 2025

New plan for safer streets

Wellington City Council is launching a dynamic, multi-pronged City Safety and Wellbeing Plan that introduces measures to combat crime, anti-social beh...
Pride Parade float with group of young men waving to crowds.

4 March 2025

Paint the town rainbow to celebrate Pride in Pōneke

Celebrate our queer community with the Pride Festival and Parade this month.

Family pose with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at entrance to Disney exhibition.

20 February 2025

Be inspired by Disney: The Magic Of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau

Whether you’re an animation fan or a lover of timeless storytelling, Disney: The Magic of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau has something for everyon...
Flags in the lagoon.

18 February 2025

Mayor Tory Whanau prioritises safety at upcoming Pride events

Mayoral Statement - Council taking concrete steps to ensure safety of community at Pride events.

A 'render' of the upgraded Courtenay Place.

14 February 2025

"Game changer" - Mayor Whanau

Mayor Tory Whanau has unveiled the design for the Golden Mile project, marking a key step in Wellington's transformation into a more modern, walkable ...
Tākina Cable Street exterior with reflection of buildings along the waterfront.

5 February 2025

Tākina named runner-up in international architecture awards

Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre recognised in World-Architects ‘Building of the Year’ awards.

A crowded beach with golden sand on a sunny day, and across the harbour there are city buildings against tall hills.

4 February 2025

Mayoral Statement - Wellington: Still a fabulous place to be (but we’ve got work to do)

Wellington remains a fabulous place to live, with 70 percent of residents rating it highly in the latest quality of life survey.

4 February 2025

Diversity and culture take centre stage in Wellington’s double celebrations

Celebrate both Te Rā o Waitangi and Wellington Pasifika Festival in Pōneke this week.