Stuck for what to do in Wellington this weekend? Explore our creative capital with these five arty activities.

Wellington City Council started a trial this week using textiles as a performance additive in asphalt on our roads – a first for New Zealand.

Both wasted materials and wasted space are an issue for Wellington city – and repurposing is a great solution.

Application by Platform 145 for a New On licence.

Application by Lambton Goods for the renewal of an Off licence.

Application by Nice. Bar for the renewal of an On licence.

Application by Oviedo Cafe for the renewal of an On licence.

Application by Mockingbird for the variation of an On licence.

Nominations are now open for this year’s Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards.

A new partnership agreement between mana whenua groups and Wellington City Council, to be formally signed tomorrow (Friday 29 April), aims to promote collaboration, communication and unity in the city, says Mayor Andy Foster.