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Collage of people using Wellington’s central library, including reading areas, Makerspaces, computers and archive material.

Wellington central library hits half a million visits

July 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Three plated dishes from Wellington restaurants recognised in the Michelin Guide, including a fish dish, a meat dish and a dessert being served with sauce.

Wellington restaurants shine in first Michelin Guide

July 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Colourful CubaDupa 2027 festival artwork showing illustrated performers, dancers, musicians, buildings, crowds, instruments, birds and the CubaDupa logo on a pink background.

CubaDupa 2027 calls for artists

July 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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, […]

Poster for Weavers of Te Ataarangi exhibition at Thistle Hall, showing people with woven artworks and exhibition details.

Weavers of Te Ataarangi opens at Thistle Hall

June 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Alt text: Promotional poster for author Asher Emanuel's book The Valley, featuring the book cover alongside a portrait of the author and details of a signing event.

Author to sign copies of new crime and justice book in Karori

June 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Readers will have the chance to meet journalist and author Asher Emanuel when he visits Marsden Books in Karori later this month to sign copies […]

Te Rua Archives New Zealand building in Pipitea, Wellington, viewed at dusk. The large modern archive facility features a copper-toned lower façade and glass upper levels glowing with interior lights, with pedestrians and traffic visible along the street.

Wellington’s Te Rua Archives named New Zealand’s top civic, health and arts property

June 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Members of Drax Project pose inside Wellington Town Hall, standing beneath the venue’s ornate restored ceiling ahead of the grand opening concert in February 2027.

Drax Project and Bret McKenzie to open Wellington Town Hall

June 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A landmark moment in Wellington’s cultural story is set to take centre stage when Drax Project & Friends headline the Grand Opening of Te Whare […]

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington’s central library, lit at dusk with its distinctive nikau palm columns visible outside.

Central library wins three architecture awards

June 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, has won three honours at the 2026 Wellington Regional Architecture Awards, taking out the Heritage and […]

Members of the NZSO National Youth Orchestra rehearse with French horns and brass instruments ahead of their ocean-themed La Mer performances celebrating WWF-New Zealand's 50th anniversary.

Youth orchestra celebrates ocean and conservation milestone in Wellington

June 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will celebrate WWF-New Zealand’s 50th anniversary with a special ocean-themed concert in Wellington next month, bringing together some of the […]

Promotional graphic for Wellington Community Pools and Active Wellington winter activities. A large cartoon orca splashes in the centre beneath the headline "Splash Bash pool party". Surrounding images show a cup of coffee promoting Laps & Latte, cyclists on a group ride, a bike repair workshop, a child at a holiday programme, and a pool staff member. Dates, times and booking information for community recreation activities are included.

Active winter events keep Wellington moving

June 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington families, swimmers and cyclists have a busy month ahead, with low-cost recreation events, guided rides and school holiday activities running across the city in […]

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