Wellington City Council and Events
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CubaDupa gets the show on the road this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- It has been a summer of fun in the capital, and it’s ending with a bang, a strum, a drum and some beats as CubaDupa hits town.
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Pōneke welcomes two major events embracing diversity in the capital
- Wellington City Council
- Two major events are coming to Pōneke next week with Te Rā o Waitangi and Wellington Pasifika Festival providing free whānau-friendly entertainment and activities for all.
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Celebrate summer with a series of fortunate events
- Wellington City Council
- The summer season is just heating up with three months of big and small events, with something for everyone.
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Friday Five: Your Wellington Anniversary weekend, planned
- Wellington City Council
- Make the most of your long weekend by getting out and about in the capital. Here’s five things that might tickle your fancy.
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It’s time to face the music as Gardens Magic returns
- Wellington City Council
- Gardens Magic kicks-off 2024 with a twang as it returns next week with the iconic Gardens Magic Concert Series, Light Display, Kids Garden Trail, and Kids Explorer Days.
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The Dell, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Gardens Magic ready to hit all the right notes in 2024
- Wellington City Council
- Gardens Magic, presented by Wellington City Council, is back for its 44th year in January with Pōneke’s iconic free Concert Series, Light Display, and Kids Garden Trail in the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā.
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Wellington Botanic Garden, Salmont Place, Paekaka, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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99 percent of Ahi Kā event waste saved from landfill
- Wellington City Council
- During the four-day Matariki Ahi Kā event in July, a whopping 687kgs of waste was generated from the kai court as people flocked to the city to celebrate, eat, and drink. But a recent waste audit report shows that 99 percent of the event waste was able to be diverted from the landfill – meaning only 8kgs of rubbish had to go to the tip!
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Two new artworks celebrate Matariki in Te Whanganui-a-Tara
- Wellington City Council
- A new Courtenay Place light box exhibition, Kura Huna by tauira (students) from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna guided by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based artists Shannon Te Ao (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) and Hendrix Hennesy Rophia (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa), was blessed this morning as part of Matariki celebrations.
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Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Wellington ways to celebrate Matariki Puanaga
- Wellington City Council
- Puanga and Matariki is a time to get together, to restore faith and hope for the future, to celebrate whanaungatanga (kinship), while being with others and sharing stories and kai. Here are some ideas for how you can celebrate Matariki Puanga in the capital.
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Get ready for a star-studded weekend in the capital
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- The stars have aligned in the capital as the city prepares for an out of this world weekend of events, activities and an exciting celebration of Matariki Puanga around the city.
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Matariki Puanga with the whānau
- Wellington City Council
- We caught up with Te Poiakino Hohua Johnstone from our Māori strategic outcomes team, to hear how he and his family celebrate Matariki Puanga.
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The meaning of Matariki Puanga
- Wellington City Council
- The rising of Puanga and Matariki is a time to reflect on our loved ones who have passed, and to prepare for the New Year, as we enter the colder months. For many, Puanga is not seen as separate to Matariki, but rather as part of the wider celebration.
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Special Matariki Our Wellington magazine out this week
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- Everything you need to know about life in the capital this winter is in our special Matariki Our Wellington - Tō Tātou Pōneke, which is being delivered to letterboxes this week.
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Puanga and Matariki stars the star of the show
- Wellington City Council
- ‘Matariki Ahi Kā’ will be the time to celebrate the Māori New Year in a uniquely Wellington way, with a spectacular, free, whānau-friendly experience on the Wellington Waterfront.
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CubaDupa will be right up your street this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- It may officially be autumn, but the summer fun continues with another bumper weekend of events and activities in Pōneke.
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Street party to celebrate Cuba precinct upgrade
- Wellington City Council
- The upgrade on Swan Lane and Garrett Street are complete, so it’s time to celebrate with an on-site event on Friday 17 February.
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Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The festive season is coming to places near yule!
- Wellington City Council
- Pōneke will be celebrating the silly season in the capital with a full calendar of free, whānau friendly, fun and accessible summer events for everyone to enjoy.
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Friday Five: Your weekend plans, sorted
- Wellington City Council
- The city has come alive with events, delicious food and art! We don’t want you to miss out on the fun, so here’s some inspiration for what you can get up to in the city.
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Wellington City Libraries host free holiday events
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Libraries are hosting multiple free events for tamariki throughout the school holidays as part of the regional Beyond the Page festival.
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Make the world of difference this Plastic Free July
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is proudly promoting Plastic Free July and supporting events, organisations and initiatives to help reduce plastic use for good.
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Friday Five: Ways to celebrate Matariki in Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Matariki is a time for remembering the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future. This year we are celebrating the Māori New Year in Pōneke with live events, exhibitions, fireworks and performances. Here are a few ways for you and the whānau to celebrate.
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Hā: Rest as resistance
- Wellington City Council
- Hā, Toi Pōneke Gallery’s special Matariki exhibition, features new works by twelve wāhine Māori artists.
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Special Matariki Our Wellington magazine out this week
- Wellington City Council
- Everything you need to know about winter in the capital is in our special Matariki edition of Our Wellington - Tō Tātou Pōneke, which is set to hit the streets this week.
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Mana Whenua and Council to discuss the future of fireworks at Matariki ki Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- A fireworks display for Matariki ki Pōneke will go ahead this year, with Mana Whenua and Wellington City Council meeting to discuss the format of future celebrations to mark the Māori New Year.
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Stars align for Matariki ki Pōneke in capital this year
- Wellington City Council
- The capital will celebrate the Māori New Year with Matariki ki Pōneke – a series of events, projections and experiences for the whole whānau to enjoy.
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Pasifika festivities to make a splash in the capital
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council postponed its summer Pasifika event for the safety and well-being of our community – but now a series of smaller events will celebrate our Pacific communities.
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Anzac Day 2022: A day of remembering
- Wellington City Council
- This year, you can commemorate and honour the New Zealanders who have served our country by attending one of the many Anzac Day events across Pōneke. Here’s what’s happening in the capital.
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Easter and Anzac Day services and facilities information
- Wellington City Council
- With Easter and Anzac Day coming up this month, there are a number of events happening, and some changes to our services and opening hours of our facilities.
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Friday Five: Things to do in Pōneke this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- Are you stuck on what to do this weekend? There’s lots going on in our creative little capital. Here are some ideas of what you can do this weekend!
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Friday Five: Your Waitangi weekend in Welly sorted
- Wellington City Council
- Are you wondering what to do in Wellington this long weekend? Here are some fun ways to commemorate Waitangi Day in the capital.
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