https://wellington.gen.nz/ Wellington related newsitems https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/begonia-house-tour-and-talk/ The Begonia House is now fully wrapped for its major renewal, offering a rare behind the scenes look at the remarkable transformation underway as every structural element is replaced, restored, or refinished. begonia-house places communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/begonia-house-tour-and-talk/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z -41.2808403719463 174.76908004140702 Begonia House, Serpentine Way, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6012, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/wellington-writers-walk-new-sculpture/ The Wellington Writers Walk has grown from its first eleven sculptures in 2002 to a beloved series of 23 typographical artworks celebrating poets, novelists, and playwrights connected to the capital. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/wellington-writers-walk-new-sculpture/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z https://www.thistlehall.org.nz/bakla-artists/bakla-queer-filipino-exhibition-and-workshop-series Weavers of Te Ataarangi honours those who have nurtured and shared te reo Māori through the Te Ataarangi movement over the past five decades. 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It is absolute carnage out there overnight, today and forecasted for tomorrow. As such junior rugby and all college rugby has been blanket cancelled already. 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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://marypotter.org.nz/news/celebrating-national-volunteer-week/ Mary Potter Hospice 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z https://marypotter.org.nz/news/life-saving-companion/ A wee dog’s experience at Mary Potter Hospice has taught him to be a life-saving companion. dogs animals Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://marypotter.org.nz/news/life-saving-companion/ Mary Potter Hospice 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z https://kaicycle.org.nz/blog/winter-weeds The slower growth that comes with winter has it’s silver linings - it gives us a chance to get on top of our flourishing weeds! 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Hannah is relieving her while she […] crossways mountvictoria places religiousgroups communitygroups Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.standrews.org.nz/archives/44631 St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z -41.279932900000006 174.77500277019692 St Andrew's on the Terrace, 30, The Terrace, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/growing-museum-learning/ In this reflective session, Sarah Hopkinson, Head of Learning at Te Papa, explores the vital role museums play within Aotearoa’s wider education ecosystem and the unique ways they nurture creativity, collaboration, and community. te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/growing-museum-learning/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/167325 We kick into Race Day Two of the 2026 edition of the Barton Marine Winter Series at Evans Bay is all go this Saturday,... boating sport Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/167325 Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z -41.30844705 174.79805040489236 Evans Bay Yacht And Motor Boat Club, 447, Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/167319 This week sees the finale of the Winter Speaker Series on Friday evening before we roll into Race Day Two of the Barton ... boating sport Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/167319 Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z -41.30844705 174.79805040489236 Evans Bay Yacht And Motor Boat Club, 447, Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/25/proud-few-days-for-the-donaldsons-just-what-the-doctor-ordered/ Above: Luke Donaldson ordering the script for his forwards in last Saturday’s one-point win for Marist St Pat’s over Old Boys University. Donaldson was playing in his 50th blazer game. Photo: Tane Nathan (Kinetic Images). By Steven White It was a proud few days earlier this week for the Donaldson rugby family On Saturday eldest... rugby swindale sport Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/25/proud-few-days-for-the-donaldsons-just-what-the-doctor-ordered/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z https://onslow.school.nz/student-leaders-update-onslow-pride-week-2026/ Kia ora koutou! It was great to see everyone getting involved in this years Pride Week. onslow places johnsonville secondary education Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://onslow.school.nz/student-leaders-update-onslow-pride-week-2026/ Onslow College 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z -41.2301052 174.79766106389056 Onslow College, Burma Road, Broadmeadows, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/council-balances-rates-increase-with-achieving-long-term-community-outcomes/ government regional-council Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/council-balances-rates-increase-with-achieving-long-term-community-outcomes/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z https://onslow.school.nz/grow-your-place-onslow-students-learn-connection-and-culture/ The ‘Grow Your Place’ programme, facilitated by The Wellington Boys’ and Girls’ Institute (BGI), has offered our rangatahi a deeply meaningful and culturally immersive experience here at Onslow. onslow places johnsonville secondary education Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://onslow.school.nz/grow-your-place-onslow-students-learn-connection-and-culture/ Onslow College 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z -41.2301052 174.79766106389056 Onslow College, Burma Road, Broadmeadows, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-28th-june/ Upcoming Themes and Readings We’re including in our newsletter going forward, the themes and readings for the Sunday services so that they can be used by house churches or for […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-28th-june/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/mary-bridget-aiken/ Mary Bridget Aiken (also known as Moya or Minnie) was born in Napier in 1893, the first of six children born to James Francis O’Donnell and Margaret Josephine (McNamara), who... communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/mary-bridget-aiken/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.pirates.org.nz/2026-swimming-wellington-800-1500m-championships/ This meet is for swimmers 12 and over. When: Saturday 18 July 2026, 4:30pm Where: Coastlands Aquatic Centre Entries Open: 7:00am, 20 June 2026 Entries Close: Midnight, 12 July 2026 Event Flyer here The post 2026 Swimming Wellington 800 & 1500m Championships appeared first on Pirates. karori places swimming sport Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.pirates.org.nz/2026-swimming-wellington-800-1500m-championships/ Pirates Swim Team 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/26/aisle-be-back-the-afterglow/ Hurricanes players celebrating during their win last Saturday. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Kevin McCarthy 10 minutes into the second half. The Hurricanes have just notched up 41 points …. To nil. The woman next to me says: Good Game! 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Public feedback is open until 19 July! consultation wcc government Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:10:03 GMT https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/amalgamation Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council 2026-06-24T11:10:03Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/24/aotea-college-new-beard-trophy-holders-with-win-over-tawa-college/ By Steven White A new era of the Beard Trophy has started – at least until next week’s third match of four in the 2026 series when Mana College have their challenge. Aotea College stopped Tawa College’s reign in their 10th defence since they had won it in the final challenge of 2023 with an... tawa rugby places sport Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/06/24/aotea-college-new-beard-trophy-holders-with-win-over-tawa-college/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z -41.1681676 174.8247761 Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand