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Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas

May 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

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Metlink raises fares, cuts off-peak discount

May 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington public transport passengers are paying higher fares after Metlink increased prices by 3.1 percent on Friday, May 15. The off-peak Snapper fare discount has […]

A group of Wellington College students stand together in a classroom holding German flags and a large German banner during a cultural presentation. The students, mostly wearing school blazers and ties, are joined by a teacher seated at the front. German-themed posters and decorations hang on the classroom walls, including a large German flag.

Wellington College students strengthen German ties

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington College students are building international connections through a long-running exchange programme with Germany. Last week, Year 10 and 11 German students attended a cultural […]

Ethan Mupariwa holds his Wellington College Courtney O’Connor Scholarship certificate at the International College of Management, Sydney scholarship ceremony.

Wellington old boy wins Sydney scholarship

May 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Wellington College old boy is settling into life in Sydney after receiving a scholarship that opens a pathway to international study and industry experience. […]

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Wellington to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa

April 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa Rangatira is set to open in the Wellington region in Term 3, 2026, aiming to expand kaupapa […]

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Romeo and Juliet takes centre stage in Wellington

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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. […]

Performers showcase wearable art on stage during the World of WearableArt show in Wellington

Wellington hosts WOW return, tickets on sale

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Crowds gather outside Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui during its reopening weekend in central Wellington

Wellington turns out for library reopening

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A group of students and adults stand inside a church, posing for a photo in front of an altar with tall white columns and a religious painting above.

Wellington Students clean cathedral, serve wider community

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Students from St Patrick’s College, Wellington spent their weekend giving back to the community, carrying out a large-scale clean-up at Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred […]

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St Patrick’s College jazz band wins gold award

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A student jazz group from St Patrick’s College, Wellington has taken out a top honour at a national competition, earning praise from judges for their […]