Jetstar gate changes as Wellington Airport upgrades domestic lounge November 5, 2026 Some Jetstar passengers will depart from the southern end of Wellington Airport during a 14-month upgrade of the northern domestic lounge, with travellers urged to… ...
From harbour adventures to a fresh bathroom: six organisations welcomed by Wellington News November 4, 2026 A coffee in Island Bay, a trip on the harbour or a plan for an overgrown tree: the latest Wellington News Business Directory welcome offers… ...
Free weekend parking proposed to support Wellington’s Christmas trade November 1, 2026 Five central-city car parks would offer free weekend parking from 5 December to 10 January under a plan announced on 29 October to encourage Christmas… ...
Deputy mayor says new fast-track application lodged for Johnsonville Mall October 25, 2026 A new fast-track resource consent application has been lodged for Johnsonville Mall, according to Wellington Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty, raising fresh hopes that the northern… ...
Performance Pilates to close after 24 years in Wellington October 20, 2026 A Wellington Pilates studio that has operated for 24 years will close at the end of October, with its founder saying economic pressures and changes… ...
Delicious Dining to Top Quality Service: Nine New Members Join the Wellington News Business Directory September 30, 2026 From finding a mechanic or mortgage adviser to booking dinner, renovating a kitchen, ordering fresh meat and seafood, or finding community support, nine new members… ...
Treescape trims Tawa’s Bucket Tree after National Title Win September 24, 2026 Tawa’s famous Bucket Tree has had its annual specialist prune, just months after being named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. Treescape New Zealand… ...
Katherine Mansfield’s childhood home in Karori up for sale September 20, 2026 One of Karori's oldest homes, where Katherine Mansfield lived as a child and which later inspired her writing, has been put up for sale. Chesney… ...
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… ...
Major Errors Found in $435,000 Deloitte Report That Recommended 330 Job Cuts September 6, 2026 A $435,000 Deloitte report used to support the case for cutting hundreds of jobs at Wellington City Council was based on incorrect data and flawed… ...
Lazy Juan’s Marites burger wins Burger Wellington 2026 August 30, 2026 A Filipino-inspired burger from Wellington’s Lazy Juan has been crowned the winner of Burger Wellington 2026 after a record 35,645 public votes were cast. The… ...
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… ...Five finalists named for Burger Wellington 2026 (August 25, 2026) 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) 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… ...
Man charged after $400 Manners Street eatery robbery (August 21, 2026) 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… ...
Beervana returns to Wellington this week (August 17, 2026) 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… ...
Sri Lankan High Commissioner visits Wellington IT company (August 14, 2026) Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Prasanna Gamage, has visited Wellington-based IT company Data Torque to discuss potential business partnerships and opportunities in Sri… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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’s Fringe Festival gets new director (July 16, 2026) Creative Capital Arts Trust has appointed Luke Eisemann as the new director of the New Zealand Fringe Festival. Eisemann has worked with the festival since… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Dreamgirls mural brings Matariki storytelling to Wellington streetscape (July 7, 2026) A new public artwork celebrating Matariki has been created in central Wellington through a collaboration between Dreamgirls Art Collective and jewellery brand Pandora. The large-scale… ...
Taiawa Tech Hub delivers $14.4m Wellington boost (July 5, 2026) Taiawa Tech Hub has delivered a $14.4 million boost to Wellington’s regional economy and supported 148 jobs in its second year, according to independent analysis… ...
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… ...
