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Month: August 2026

Wellington residents gather outside Parliament during a protest over Tiaki Wai water charges.

Tiaki Wai’s trust crisis: water boss goes public as Wellington residents demand answers

August 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s new water organisation is facing its biggest challenge yet: convincing residents it can be trusted to fix the region’s ageing infrastructure while keeping household […]

Burger Wellington 2026 finalists graphic showing the five finalist burgers from Bellbird Eatery, Elemental Eats, Lazy Juan, Sushil Musclechef Café and The Old Quarter.

Five finalists named for Burger Wellington 2026

August 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Five burgers are left in the race to be crowned Burger Wellington champion for 2026 after a record-breaking public vote. Visa Wellington On a Plate […]

World of WearableArt GLO! set to light up Wellington

August 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

World of WearableArt will return to Wellington next month, bringing more than 100 finalist garments from around the world to the stage for the 2026 […]

Traffic travelling along Cobham Drive in Wellington, with a roadworks truck carrying traffic cones in the foreground.

Five nights of Cobham Drive roadworks start Sunday

August 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington motorists using Cobham Drive face five nights of roadworks from Sunday as crews rebuild part of the busy State Highway 1 route. NZ Transport […]

A New Zealand Police officer stands beside a patrol car on a residential street.

Man charged after $400 Manners Street eatery robbery

August 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A 40-year-old man has been charged after an inner-city Wellington eatery was robbed on Manners Street on Thursday night. Police received multiple reports shortly after […]

Cohen Holloway stars in Circa political satire

August 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Actor and comedian Cohen Holloway is among the Wellington performers taking the stage in Public Service Announcements, now running at Circa Theatre. The long-running political […]

Black dirt bike parked on the Wellington waterfront after being recovered following an alleged joyride through the central city.

Dirt bike rider arrested after waterfront chase in Wellington

August 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A dirt bike rider has been arrested after an alleged joyride through central Wellington ended with a foot chase along the waterfront. Police said an […]

Four young people relax together on colourful beanbags outdoors, with one holding up a camera for a group selfie.

Victoria University invites Wellington students for major Open Day

August 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 5,300 high school students and caregivers have registered for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Open Day this Friday, 21 August. Prospective students […]

Beervana attendees enjoying drinks and the atmosphere at the Wellington beer festival.

Beervana returns to Wellington this week

August 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Beer lovers from across the region will descend on Hnry Stadium this week as Beervana returns to Wellington for two days of craft beer, food […]

Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville

August 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at […]

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