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A group of Greater Wellington representatives, mana whenua, community members and volunteers gather beside a newly planted native tree at Queen Elizabeth Park.

Millionth native tree planted in regional parks

July 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One million native trees have now been planted across Greater Wellington regional parks through the council’s Recloaking Papatūānuku programme. The millionth tree was planted at […]

Two writers in conversation on stage before an audience at the Verb Readers & Writers Festival.

Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington

July 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists […]

Volunteers plant native trees on an Ōhāriu Valley hillside, with a close-up of one volunteer working among the seedlings.

Victoria University volunteers to plant 2,500 native trees

July 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 180 volunteers will head to Ōhāriu Valley this week to plant 2,500 native trees as part of a long-term project restoring native forest […]

Wellington College pupils perform a dramatic scene from Make Your Mirror Be Me, surrounded by glowing green light tubes.

Wellington College pupils bound for Edinburgh Fringe

July 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Eleven Wellington College pupils will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, presenting an original production developed through months of rehearsal and creative collaboration. […]

Three people stand together outside a wooden building, with two wearing matching patterned outfits and flower head garlands.

Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards

July 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A teenage pianist seated at a grand piano, smiling and looking to the side

Wellington concert marks teen pianist’s NZSO solo debut

July 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Sixteen-year-old pianist Shan Liu will make his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra solo debut in Wellington this month. The Year 12 student will perform Prokofiev’s Piano […]

Portrait of newly appointed New Zealand Fringe Festival director Luke Eisemann against a dark background.

Wellington’s Fringe Festival gets new director

July 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Principal Kihiro Kusukami supports First Artist Catarina Estevez Collins in a red ballet costume, beside a black-and-white archival image of a ballerina performing on pointe.

RNZB winter season honours ballet trailblazers in Wellington

July 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

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 […]