27 March 2024
With Easter happening this weekend there will be some changes to Council services and facilities.
28 March 2024
Recent stories
Hundreds of people have come through the doors of Te Wāhi Āwhina seeking support for things including housing, employment and mental health.
26 March 2024
New exhibition addresses the complex history of whenua on the site where it sits.
As part of Wellington City Council’s We Skate Pōneke campaign, Kyle O'Regand has created three pop-up skate installations in key central city spots.
Wellington City Council is in the process of rewriting its District Plan – the rulebook on how land-use and housing is managed. We explain the details...
25 March 2024
PayWave surcharge for Council-run car parking will reduce to 30 cents per transaction in April.
Demolition of the Civic Administration Building (CAB) in Te Ngākau Civic Square starts in April with hoardings going up tomorrow (26 March).
Skate Pōneke is back for 2024 with three pop-up skate installations to celebrate and encourage skating in the city.
22 March 2024
International DJ Fred Again performs at a sell-out show tonight in Waitangi Park – here’s what you need to know.
Check out some ideas for after work activities in the capital that can be done without blowing your budget.
21 March 2024
Blisters, sunburn, and exhaustion are real when you’ve faced a 30-kilometre journey on foot. But what about walking 50kms, or even 80kms?
Discover interesting facts about this iconic Wellington building and how it will be a space for everyone when it opens in early 2026.
19 March 2024
While London has the Big Ben, Wellington has the Courtenay Place Clock. It may not be 96m tall like London's Big Ben, but at a modest 4m it has it's o...
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.
14 March 2024
Council makes significant decisions on the city’s proposed District Plan.
A husband-and-wife duo saw a gap in the market to reduce plastic waste and are doing so by installing milk taps for Wellington businesses.
Council votes to work with other Wellington region councils on plan to reform region’s water services.
12 March 2024
15 years before we had radio in New Zealand, Wellington had music from the Town Hall organ. Find out how we're restoring this important instrument.
11 March 2024
Jim Beam Homegrown 2024 is coming to town this Saturday 16 March - and a few changes in the area.
Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park is turning 25 thanks to years of community work, ecological restoration and volunteers.
8 March 2024
Our Rangers spend a lot of their time outdoors, and have shared their favourite parks to visit in Pōneke.
7 March 2024
Find out all you need to know about the Pride Parade this weekend.
6 March 2024
Wellington City Councillors will next week agree on the draft Long-term Plan Consultation Document which includes a proposed rates increase for 2024/2...
Wellingtonians are invited to Te Motu Kairangi/Miramar Peninsula coast for Shelly Play open day this Sunday.
5 March 2024
Locals get a free day at Te Papa’s Dinosaurs of Patagonia exhibition next week.
Don't waste Welly on a good day - spend your lunch breaks out and about in our creative capital. Here are some ideas to make the most of your lunch br...
4 March 2024
Wellington City Council has partnered with the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) to support student-led initiatives, inc...
Botanic Garden ki Paekākā areas restricted on Wednesday as redwood trees removed by helicopter.
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