Loved by locals, this beach-side suburb has it all – a gorgeous sandy beach looking out at Taputeranga Island, a popular park overlooking the water, a range of tasty eateries and much more. We’ve put together five things you can do to explore the area…. Continue reading
When the phone rang at 1am about the fire at Loafers Lodge, the Connected Communities team at Wellington City Council kicked into gear to start helping those who had been affected with a welfare response. Continue reading
The upgraded Newtown Community and Cultural Centre encompasses all the personality of Newtown – quintessentially quirky, retro, and full of life. Continue reading
Food waste accounts for a staggering 409,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in New Zealand annually. The average Wellingtonian throws out 3.2kg of food per week, which adds up to 30,000 tonnes of food scraps going to landfill each year, the same weight as … Continue reading
He’s the cutest security champion at the Council and the floofiest ginger – but will his dark past as a serial trespasser be his downfall? Or will his reformed ways prove an inspiration to many? Continue reading
The Wellington City Mission is embarking on one of its biggest initiatives since the organisation began almost 120 years ago. After discovering a near-derelict building in Mount Cook four years ago, City Missioner Murray Edridge had the vision for Whak… Continue reading
Public engagement on Wellington City Council’s Draft Speed Management Plan has been halted after a significant error found in consultation papers. Continue reading
From setting up a Council Rainbow Advisory Group to championing a pool event for transgender and non-binary folks to safely swim – community work has always been Vondy Thornton’s bread and butter. Continue reading
A year on from removing overdue fines, Wellington City Libraries (WCL) has seen some significant changes around customer behaviour and their working environment. Continue reading
Tucked away on Ghuznee Street is a small but mighty boutique that aims to tackle climate action through sustainable fashion. Continue reading