Gina Kiel grew up surrounded by the artwork of her late father Leon Kiel – known to many as the artist behind the island in Whairepo Lagoon. She is now following in her father’s footsteps by creating beautiful public murals, with the most recent one on… Continue reading →

Wellington City Council has this week signed a contract sealing a partnership with a construction joint venture to build the first stage of a critical piece of infrastructure for the city.   Continue reading →

Stevei Houkāmau (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Apanui), is a big believer that when you shake things up, ask for change – and for an organisation to listen, you have to be there, to help, to educate, and to move it forward. Continue reading →

Valissa Williamson reckons she has found her dream job. She spends her days eco-sourcing seeds and propagating thousands of native plants that go on to be planted throughout Pōneke each year. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

Over 50 people helped give Courtenay Place a spruce up – removing over 90kgs of rubbish, scrubbing away graffiti at hotspots, wiping down building exteriors and more. Continue reading →

Mayor Tory Whanau and Councillors have agreed to adopt Te Whai Oranga Pōneke, the Open Space and Recreation Strategy, and to commence consultation on Te Awe Māpara, the Community Facilities Plan. Continue reading →

In 2021, Wellington City Councillors agreed to appoint two representatives of our Tākai Here partners to Council committees and have voting rights for the 2022-2025 triennium. Get to know our mana whenua representatives, Liz Kelly and Holden Hohaia. Continue reading →

Pool, beach, park and gym-goers will now be able to lock and keep their bikes under cover near Freyberg and Kilbirnie pools using new relocatable bike parking shelters manufactured locally by Tilley Group in Rongotai. Continue reading →

Did you know that Wellington City Council has been collecting and purchasing artworks on behalf of the public since 1882? In that time, over 580 pieces have been curated into a City Art Collection, with the majority of the works on public display acros… Continue reading →