As part of the Newtown to city bus and bike improvements, the new two-way bike lane on Cambridge and Kent Terrace is now open. Continue reading →

Get ready to explore the weird, the wonderful and the downright delicious with the programme for August’s Wellington On a Plate. Continue reading →

When Anne Tuffin retired five years ago, she saw it as the perfect opportunity to do some volunteer work in her favourite place – Trelissick Park. Little did she know, she would be randomly paired with a woman who would soon become a good friend, and t… Continue reading →

For the first time, Council will establish a Citizens’ Assembly to inform the development of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan – the Council’s budget for the next decade. Continue reading →

As part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ there will be an awesome line-up of free events, city activations, Fan Festivals, and of course lots of matches to get excited about. Continue reading →

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 ca… Continue reading →

Wellington City Council Animal Liaison Officer Kate Baoumgren has always gone above and beyond for animals. As a little girl, she would trek up and down her long farm road every day to rescue any kittens and puppies that had been dumped at the end of h… Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

Tapa hūrere pakipaki hau!Wahieroa i te rangi Whatu Māreikura!Pāoreore o te rangi!Te mana o Tāwhaki, ka hiwahiwa te rangi!Ngāteriteri te rangi! Ko te mireirei o Pukeatua, o Pukeariki, o Pukeahu, o Taranaki Mounga!Atokengia ai te hauhunga kei ngā hiwi tū… Continue reading →

We caught up with Te Poiakino Hohua Johnstone from our Māori strategic outcomes team, to hear how he and his family celebrate Matariki Puanga. Continue reading →