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Mana Moana Ka Raranga Wai by Robyn Kahukiwa projection on Whairepo Lagoon.

5 June 2025

Stars align for Wellington’s Matariki Ahi Kā 

Welcome in the Māori New Year with Matariki Ahi Kā – a whānau-friendly celebration of fire, projections, performances, and kai. 

Urban Liaison Officers Isaak, Andy, Ellis, Kaila in Midland Park

6 June 2025

New Urban Liaison Officers boost safety in Wellington CBD

Group of swimmers in wetsuits heading into the sea in Island Bay with Taputeranga Island in the background.

5 June 2025

Public invited to dive in and share views on 10-year Coastal Plan

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Mayor's Office - Wellington celebrates sister city Canberra

Council agrees to Regional Water CCO and other major decisions post-consultation

This Pink Shirt Day (and any other day) there’s no excuse for abuse

Fines-free Wellington libraries see 30 percent boom in new users

Groundbreaking work starts on Golden Mile

Council upgrades social housing to meet Pōneke’s changing needs

Op-ed: Let’s shape Cuba Street’s future together - by Mayor Tory Whanau
HMAS Canberra front at sea with rocks in foreground and plane in background.

4 June 2025

Mayor's Office - Wellington celebrates sister city Canberra

Wellington will be buzzing with activity this week as Pōneke celebrates its sister city partnership with Canberra.
A dusky pink and blue sky above a cityscape that stretches around a harbour.

23 May 2025

Council agrees to Regional Water CCO and other major decisions post-consultation

Key decisions made on Council’s 2025/26 budget and the future of the city.
Pink Shirt Day screensaver template for 2025 promotional campaign.

14 May 2025

This Pink Shirt Day (and any other day) there’s no excuse for abuse

This Pink Shirt Day we're raising awareness around bullying.
Image of Te Awe library with feature wall and couches

5 May 2025

Fines-free Wellington libraries see 30 percent boom in new users

Wellington City Libraries are seeing a 30 percent surge in new customers since introducing their fines-free policy.
Render of the Golden Mile intersection along Cambridge and Kent Terrace.

28 April 2025

Groundbreaking work starts on Golden Mile

Work to revitalise Courtenay Place as part of the Golden Mile upgrade starts later this week.
Kotuku Apartments

17 April 2025

Council upgrades social housing to meet Pōneke’s changing needs

Council has reaffirmed its commitment to provide quality social housing for the city’s Housing Upgrade Programme.
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

CubaDupa transforms streets into stages and spaces for two days of food, music and entertainment.

Alice ready to ride with sons Rory and Hugh.

21 March 2025

Mayors office - Cycleways a family affair

Wellington wheels are turning, and families are feeling the difference.