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Our Changing City exhibition now at Te Papa
- Wellington City Council
- Our Changing City is an interactive digital installation that is changing the way Wellingtonians understand climate impacts in the capital. After a successful pilot at the end of 2024 at two local libraries and Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, plus a month on-campus at Victoria University of Wellington in February, the installation is now live at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the Te Taiao exhibition space.
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Make your kai go further with our Harbourside Market community heroes
- Wellington City Council
- Some might shy away from dressing as a superhero to teach tamariki about composting - but not James Michael from Organic Wealth New Zealand. With a cape on his back, he regularly transforms into ‘Zam the Composting Man,’ making sustainability fun and accessible for the next generation.
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Residents half price day for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibition at Te Papa
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is proud to have supported Te Papa for over 25 years, and as part of that partnership, Te Papa hosts an annual residents day where everyone who lives in Wellington City is invited to enjoy a major exhibition at a discounted rate.
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Jervois Quay closures and detours for upgrade work
- Wellington City Council
- From 7pm on Sunday 23 March there will be lane closures and diversions in place on Jervois Quay for important roadworks in the area.
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Cycleways a family affair
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington wheels are turning, and families are feeling the difference.
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Walking the talk: How the Council is working to create a safer nightlife
- Wellington City Council
- With Wellington City Council’s new City Safety and Wellbeing Plan well underway, Council staff hit the streets on the Friday night of O-week in February to experience the city’s nightlife first-hand.
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Water reform and Council budgets - have your say
- Wellington City Council
- Formal consultation on key issues impacting Pōneke is now open with Wellington City Council asking for feedback on water reform, an amendment to the 2024-34 Long-term Plan and the 2025/26 Annual Plan.
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CubaDupa through the years
- Wellington City Council
- At the end of summer, one of Wellington’s most popular streets is turned into a colourful festival where people come together to celebrate culture, art, music, theatre and creativity.
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Funding opportunities for the community
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has a range of funding available for community projects that help make the city a better place.
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The journey of Disney animation through the years
- Wellington City Council
- Here in Wellington, we can see the journey of animation through Disney: The Magic of Animation at Tākina, Wellington’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Bet your autumn dollar, you’ll love these gardening tips
- Wellington City Council
- Autumn is an exciting time in the garden! From the stunning autumn colours to the perfect weather for planting and prepping for winter, there’s lots to do. Here are some helpful tips from Wellington Gardens Plant Collections Team Manager Megan Ireland on how you can prep and make the most of your garden this autumn.
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Te Awe Library trials new shelving system for mātauranga Māori literature
- Wellington City Council
- The team at Te Awe Library are trialling a new way to organise mātauranga Māori literature in a way they hope will be meaningful to Māori, while still being able to be used intuitively by anyone.
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101: How to care for your lawn
- Wellington City Council
- Ask the Wellington City Council mowing team for tips on looking after your home lawn, and they quickly offer up the same piece of advice – don't cut it too short.
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Get ready for Homegrown to strike a chord in the city
- Wellington City Council
- Jim Beam Homegrown is coming to Pōneke this weekend, and with a massive line-up of Aotearoa’s best bands and DJs, there’ll be a few changes along the waterfront to accommodate it all.
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A day in the life of an Animal Liaison Officer
- Wellington City Council
- Since she was a little girl, Alanah Day knew her future would revolve around animals. From growing up with family pets to becoming a trained vet nurse and later a Clinic Manager, her passion for animal welfare has always been top of mind. Now, as Wellington City Council’s Animal Liaison Officer, she’s on a mission to protect and improve the lives of animals across Pōneke.
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Sandy Calkin: Coroner's findings accepted
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has responded to today's publication of the Coroner's findings and recommendations following her investigation into the death of Sandy Calkin on the waterfront in 2021.
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Your waterfront, his passion: Meet Shane Binnie, Waterfront Manager
- Wellington City Council
- Have you ever stopped to truly appreciate the beauty of Wellington's waterfront? From the sparkling harbour to the bustling promenades and wharves, green open spaces, playgrounds and hospitality, it's a place where memories are made. Behind the scenes, Wellington City Council's Waterfront Manager Shane Binnie is working tirelessly to keep this iconic space vibrant and safe.
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New plan for safer streets
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is launching a dynamic, multi-pronged City Safety and Wellbeing Plan that introduces measures to combat crime, anti-social behaviour and negative safety perceptions while compassionately addressing homelessness.
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New home for Te Wai-Māpihi mural by Ariki Brightwell
- Wellington City Council
- Over four years ago, renowned Wellington artist Ariki Brightwell painted a mural named Te Wai-Māpihi for the community hub, Te Wāhi Āwhina. As the hub has recently closed its doors, Ariki has gifted the art to the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM), just down the road.
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Town Hall progress and front-of-house facilities - update
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Mayor and City Councillors were briefed today on the progress of Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall and the plan for delivering front-of-house facilities.
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A look at the Island Bay village streetscape design
- Wellington City Council
- When it came to upgrading the village of Island Bay, the Wellington City Council Urban Design team saw it as an opportunity to weave the stories of the environment and people of the area into the streetscape design.
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The bold new Courtenay Place lightbox exhibition
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Courtenay Place lightboxes are illuminated with a bold, new exhibition, HYPERBALLAD, by artist Wesley John Fourie. Curated by Aaron Lister, Senior Curator at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, this outdoor installation brings contemporary digital culture, queer experience, and pop music sensibilities to one of the city's most vibrant public spaces.
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We're painting the town rainbow to celebrate Pride in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- The next few weeks will see our town painted red... and all the other colours of the rainbow as we celebrate our queer community with the Pride Festival and Parade.
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Ride Welly’s world-class mountain bike trails
- Wellington City Council
- We know, it’s a big claim for our little capital. But here in Wellington, we are lucky to have a comprehensive and world-class mountain bike network.
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Kelp out our seaweed forests in Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Did you know that Wellington is home to underwater forests made of seaweed? When it’s in healthy abundance it improves water quality, protects our coastlines, provides a home and food source for thousands of sea creatures - and can even be turned into some delicious kai!
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Looking back: A brief history of Courtenay Place
- Wellington City Council
- In the early 1800s, fresh water flowed from the Wellington hills into rivers and streams leading to the harbour, creating wetlands where wildlife and plants could flourish. Despite the swampy lands and wet conditions, the Wellington harbour has always drawn people in. From Māori who made homes in Te Aro Pā before being forcibly removed, to the arrival of the New Zealand Company settlers and the colonial development of the area, Courtenay Place has a long and varied history.
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Student to specialist: Finn Culver’s Nōku te Ao Capital E Journey
- Wellington City Council
- Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, our central library, is reopening in early 2026 and will be the new home for Nōku te Ao Capital E. Finn Culver, a digital learning specialist at Capital E, has gone from a Capital E student to a passionate teacher working to foster creativity and connection, and inspire the next generation.
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Massive weekend kicks-off March madness in the capital
- Wellington City Council
- It may be the last week of summer, but the next month is heating up with a jam-packed calendar of events and activities happening in the capital – and this weekend is going to be a whopper.
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New training programme helps protect world's smallest penguin
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s coastline is home to many kororā (little penguins) who often choose to nest on the beaches. Sadly, off-leash dogs that roam the area are one of the biggest threats to these mānu, with 11 kororā lost to dog attacks in the past year.
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Over 11 tonnes of electrical waste diverted from landfill
- Wellington City Council
- More than 11 tonnes of electrical waste (e-waste) was diverted from landfill across a range of community centres in Pōneke.
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