Local and international networks

These relationships are generally not city-to-city, but are instead activity or industry focused.

International networks

Wellington is currently engaged in the following international networks:

• World Cities Summit – focuses on the best practice of governing cities
• Biophilic Cities – promoting the integration of nature and green spaces in the urban environment
• 100 Resilient Cities – sharing best practice in disaster and social resilience, and sustainability
• Mayors for Peace – promoting anti-nuclear peace at a civic level
• World Tourism Cities Federation – promoting city growth through tourism
• WeGO (World e-Governments Organisation of Cities and Local Governments) – promotes sustainable urban development based on e-Government and ICT
• UNESCO Creative Cities Network – Wellington was designated a City of Film in 2019.

Local networks

Our international relationships rely on a network of volunteers from the community, these volunteers form sister city associations and work alongside Wellington City Council to strengthen community ties to the city-to-city relationship.

The Council works closely with sister city associations in planning major events and activities which are directly linked to sister city relationships, these include activities such as classes and workshops, facilitating exhibitions and events, promoting education exchanges and other important initiatives.

The following associations have been established to further sister city relationships in Wellington:

• Wellington Xiamen Association
• Wellington Sakai Association
• Cretans Association of New Zealand

Wellington City Council also a member of Global Cities New Zealand.

Contact us

If you would like to know more or get involved with our sister cities, please email internationalrelations@wcc.govt.nz