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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

Wellington Phoenix women’s head coach Bev Priestman stands beside newly qualified Police patrol dog Phoenix FC on a lawn.

Six new Police dog teams graduate, Wellington-named Phoenix joins frontline

July 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A school lunch in a metal tray covered with thick grey mould.

School lunch failures raise concerns for Wellingtonians

July 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Alt text: All Blacks players perform the haka in black jerseys before a rugby match.

All Blacks & Matariki events to draw crowds to capital

July 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

The Bucket Tree in Tawa, a large macrocarpa trimmed into the shape of an upturned bucket.

Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title

July 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Large blue and yellow inflatable sea creature floating in an indoor swimming pool.

Wellington pools make waves these school holidays

July 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington families looking for a winter school holiday activity have plenty of pool options across the city. Wellington City Council’s community pools are offering a […]

NZPFU graphic showing firefighters working at a house fire, used with a story about the union cancelling its Wellington strike during severe weather.

Wellington firefighters strike called off as wild weather hits

July 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Dreamgirls Art Collective members pose beside a car in front of a colourful Matariki-inspired mural in central Wellington.

Dreamgirls mural brings Matariki storytelling to Wellington streetscape

July 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

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 […]

Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront

July 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]

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, […]

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