Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington
Verb Readers & Writers Festival will return to Wellington from September 25 to 27, bringing more than 20 events and over 50 writers and artists […]
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Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards
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 […]
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 […]
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 central library hits half a million visits
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 […]
Wellington restaurants shine in first Michelin Guide
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 […]
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront
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 […]
Saints host Giants in key Wellington home game
The Mills Albert Wellington Saints will host the Nelson Giants at TSB Arena on Friday 26 June, as the defending champions move into the later […]
