Three Wellington City Council supported facilities were winners in their categories at the region’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects awards last night.

Moko, the celebrated grandmother of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, has presided over the land for more than 800 years, a guardian for the largest remaining forest remnant in Wellington city and the only public botanic garden dedicated to native plants in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Application by Zephyr Cafe for the Renewal of an ON licence.

Application by Meow Nui for a New ON licence.

Application by Aroy Thai Eatery – Cuba Street for the renewal of an on licence.

Application by Commonsense for the Renewal of an OFF licence.

Epuni Street in Aro Valley will be formally renamed to Hōniana Te Puni Street this week to accurately reflect the tupuna (ancestor) the street is named after. 

The Wellington waterfront will be home to a 1.4-metre fibreglass apple from Monday 20 to Friday 31 May, as part of the Love Food Hate Waste ‘Eat Me First campaign’.

For young skaters in Pōneke, sometimes clearing your head is as easy as a kick and a push.