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… ...
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… ...CubaDupa 2027 calls for artists (July 1, 2026) CubaDupa is calling for artists to help bring its 2027 street festival to life in Wellington. Artist Expressions of Interest are now open for bold,… ...
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 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… ...
Wellington News welcomes eight founding members to Business Directory (June 22, 2026) Wellington News has welcomed eight founding members to its new Business Directory, bringing together local businesses, service providers and community organisations from across the Wellington… ...
Wellington Council backs $40m central city refresh (June 19, 2026) Wellington City Council has agreed to spend up to $40 million on central city improvements, including options for Courtenay Place and faster public transport through… ...
Wellington’s Te Rua Archives named New Zealand’s top civic, health and arts property (June 18, 2026) Wellington’s Te Rua Archives New Zealand has been recognised as the country’s leading civic, health and arts property, taking out a major honour at the… ...
New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Wellington City households (May 31, 2026) Wellington City households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the region's new water entity prepares to take over… ...
Wellington rates rise falls to 5.8 percent (May 27, 2026) Wellington City Council has agreed to progress its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan and budget with a forecast average rates increase of 5.8 percent, down from… ...
Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas (May 20, 2026) Six New Zealand climate solutions have been nominated by Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognising local work to… ...
Comedy and music stars rally for Wellington flood relief (May 6, 2026) Some of New Zealand’s biggest comedy and music names will take the stage in Wellington this month for a major fundraiser supporting flood-affected residents. Pōneke… ...
Flood relief fund launched after Wellington damage (May 5, 2026) Wellington City Council has launched a mayoral flood relief fund to support families affected by severe weather that struck the city’s southern suburbs last month.… ...
LEGO Star Wars exhibition to debut in Wellington (May 5, 2026) A major international exhibition featuring millions of LEGO bricks and iconic Star Wars scenes will make its world debut in Wellington this winter. LEGO Star… ...
Romeo and Juliet takes centre stage in Wellington (April 13, 2026) A classic love story will be brought to life through music when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Romeo and Juliet in Wellington this winter.… ...
Wellington rates plan opens for consultation (April 13, 2026) Wellington City Council will consult the public on its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan from 10 April to 10 May, with a proposed average rates increase… ...
Wellington film society draws crowds back to cinema (April 13, 2026) Nearly 2,000 Wellingtonians are spending their Monday nights at the movies, as the Wellington Film Society continues to grow its audience at The Embassy Theatre.… ...
ULTRA festival set for Wellington debut (April 13, 2026) ULTRA New Zealand will be held in Wellington for the first time, with the international music festival set to take over the waterfront in April.… ...
Wellington hosts WOW return, tickets on sale (April 13, 2026) Tickets for the 2026 World of WearableArt show have gone on sale, with the event set to return to Wellington this spring. The show, titled… ...
Wellington turns out for library reopening (April 13, 2026) Wellington Central Library has reopened, bringing large crowds back to the city’s main library for the first time since 2019. The central library reopened over… ...
Wellington rates rise trimmed, costs shift elsewhere (April 12, 2026) Wellington City Council has lowered its proposed rates increase to 7.4 percent for 2026–27, but the change comes alongside cost shifts that are likely to… ...
