Wellington’s Fringe Festival gets new director
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 […]
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Six new Police dog teams graduate, Wellington-named Phoenix joins frontline
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
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
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
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
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 pools make waves these school holidays
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 […]
Wellington Raw Comedy Quest returns to Fringe Bar
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
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 mural brings Matariki storytelling to Wellington streetscape
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 […]
