From Pizzas to Security, Mechanics to Home Maintenance: Meet This Week’s Business Directory Members September 8, 2026 Nine Wellington businesses spanning food, trades, gardening, security, automotive services and martial arts have joined the Wellington News Business Directory this week. The new members… ...
Khandallah home wins three honours at regional architecture awards August 30, 2026 A Khandallah home overlooking Wellington Harbour has picked up three honours at the 2026 Wellington regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. Khandallah House, designed by… ...
Tiaki Wai’s trust crisis: water boss goes public as Wellington residents demand answers August 26, 2026 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… ...
From commercial kitchens to career changes: meet nine Wellington businesses you need to know August 8, 2026 What do a commercial kitchen specialist, a Thorndon hair salon, a career coach, a funeral home, an architect, a masonry team, a property manager, a… ...
From sharp cuts to dream homes: meet nine Wellington businesses worth knowing August 8, 2026 A Cuba Street barber, a boutique property manager, specialist builders, heavy vehicle experts, kitchen designers and even a private chauffeur service are among the latest… ...
Terrace, Mt Victoria and Arras tunnels to close on consecutive Wellington nights August 7, 2026 Three central-city tunnels will close on successive nights, while Wellington Road at Kilbirnie will shut southbound on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for resurfacing. The restrictions… ...
Regional council backs single Wellington authority August 5, 2026 Greater Wellington Regional Council has agreed to support a single unitary authority for the Wellington region, saying key services including public transport, flood protection and… ...
Hanne Jøstensen brings winter tour home to Island Bay August 2, 2026 Wellington-based Norwegian songwriter Hanne Jøstensen will finish her six-show winter tour with a performance at St Hilda’s Island Bay Anglican Church on Sunday, September 13.… ...
Wellington firefighters set for 50th nationwide strike July 31, 2026 Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday as their union marks its 50th strike… ...
Capitol brings rich seasonal menu to Wellington On a Plate 2026 July 28, 2026 Capitol Restaurant is bringing a four-course set menu to Wellington On a Plate 2026, built around local produce, seasonal cooking and bold winter flavours. The… ...
Cancer bill seeks better protection for firefighters July 27, 2026 Wellington firefighters who develop one of 21 specified cancers could gain easier access to ACC support under a new Green Party member’s bill. The proposal… ...
Yellow slicks around Wellington likely pollen July 26, 2026 Yellow dust appearing in Wellington waterways, along the coastline, in gutters and on cars is likely to be pollen rather than pollution, Greater Wellington says.… ...
Millionth native tree planted in regional parks July 24, 2026 One million native trees have now been planted across Greater Wellington regional parks through the council’s Recloaking Papatūānuku programme. The millionth tree was planted at… ...
Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington July 23, 2026 Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists… ...
Wellington sportsman Russ Robinson dies aged 80 July 22, 2026 Well-known Wellington sportsman and billiards administrator Russell “Russ” Robinson has died aged 80. Russ died peacefully on June 18, 2026, one day after his 80th… ...Victoria University volunteers to plant 2,500 native trees (July 21, 2026) More than 180 volunteers will head to Ōhāriu Valley this week to plant 2,500 native trees as part of a long-term project restoring native forest… ...
Government names new Cook Strait ferries Kupe and Cook (July 20, 2026) The Government has confirmed KiwiRail will operate New Zealand's two new Cook Strait rail ferries, which will be named Kupe and Cook when they enter… ...
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards (July 19, 2026) Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and… ...
Wellington concert marks teen pianist’s NZSO solo debut (July 17, 2026) Sixteen-year-old pianist Shan Liu will make his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra solo debut in Wellington this month. The Year 12 student will perform Prokofiev’s Piano… ...
Bird flu reaches Wellington, native species at risk (July 16, 2026) A brown skua found at Petone Beach is being held in secure isolation at Wellington Zoo after becoming New Zealand’s first confirmed case of H5N1… ...
Six new Police dog teams graduate, Wellington-named Phoenix joins frontline (July 14, 2026) Six new New Zealand Police dog teams have graduated from the Dog Training Centre in Trentham and are preparing to begin operational duties across the… ...
RNZB winter season honours ballet trailblazers in Wellington (July 14, 2026) The Royal New Zealand Ballet will bring its 2026 Winter Season to Wellington’s St James Theatre for four performances from Thursday 16 July to Saturday… ...
School lunch failures raise concerns for Wellingtonians (July 11, 2026) Serious problems with New Zealand’s revamped school lunch programme have raised concerns for Wellington schools and families relying on the scheme. An Auditor-General inquiry found… ...
All Blacks & Matariki events to draw crowds to capital (July 10, 2026) Wellington is preparing for a busy Matariki long weekend, with a sold-out All Blacks test and major waterfront events expected to draw thousands of people… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title (July 9, 2026) Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Wellington Raw Comedy Quest returns to Fringe Bar (July 8, 2026) Wellington’s premier open mic comedy competition returns this month, giving new comedians the chance to test their material in front of a live audience. The… ...
Wellington firefighters strike called off as wild weather hits (July 8, 2026) The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has cancelled today’s nationwide strike as firefighters respond to severe weather events across the country. The one-hour strike was… ...
Wellingtonians back local deli in McDonald’s row (July 4, 2026) Wellington support is building for a Kilbirnie deli after McDonald’s objected to the name of its Toastie Takeover entry, the McReuben. On Trays Scheckter’s Deli… ...
Wellington central library hits half a million visits (July 3, 2026) Wellington’s reopened central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has reached half a million visits since reopening in March, bringing more people into the… ...
Wellington restaurants shine in first Michelin Guide (July 2, 2026) Three Wellington restaurants have received one Michelin Star each in the first Michelin Guide for New Zealand. Ortega Fish Shack, Logan Brown and Jano Bistro… ...
Weavers of Te Ataarangi opens at Thistle Hall (June 29, 2026) A special Matariki exhibition honouring five decades of te reo Māori revitalisation has opened at Thistle Hall. Weavers of Te Ataarangi features work by current… ...
Eight founding members join Wellington News Business Directory (June 27, 2026) Eight local businesses have joined Wellington News as founding members of the Wellington News Business Directory, helping launch a new guide for readers looking for… ...
Wellington Businesses Back Community News (June 25, 2026) A new group of Wellington businesses has joined the Wellington News Business Directory as founding members, helping support independent community news while making it easier… ...
Wellington-born 11-year-old signs with Paris FC (June 24, 2026) A Wellington-born footballer of Samoan heritage has been signed by Paris FC, opening a pathway towards professional football in France. Aquila Peleseuma, 11, is the… ...
Wellington News welcomes eight founding members to the Business Directory (June 23, 2026) Wellington News is pleased to welcome eight of the founding members of the Wellington News Business Directory, helping readers find and support trusted local businesses… ...
