With Labour weekend coming up we’ve got some extra time to enjoy some of the amazing events in the capital over the next few weeks. Drax Project The Heritage festival literally gives us time on our ...

Who let the dogs out? With a total of 66 off-leash exercise areas, we’ve put together a guide featuring some of the most popular off-leash spots in Pōneke, as rated by dog owners through a 2022 survey ...

Newtown Park Track (please remain off the field): Newtown Park is not a public ground; access is only permitted to key holders and those with bookings. For casual use, a key fob can be purchased from ...

Steady progress is being made on the fit-out of Wellington City Council’s new headquarters, located at the corner of Harris St and Jervois Quay. The building, which will be home to 1200 staff, ...

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui has won the Heritage and Interior categories, plus a Resene Colour Award, at the 2026 Wellington Regional Architecture Awards in Pōneke last night. At the heart of Te Matapihi ...

Make a noise complaint Check to see who to contact before you make a noise complaint. Reclaim seized equipment Seized equipment is returned after the owner pays a fine and agrees to keep future noise ...

Discover the history of New Zealand's capital city.

Accessibility: Most of the park is flat. There are steps and a ramp linking upper and lower parts of the park. Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a leash, except for the children’s play area where they are ...

Walk through historic pine forests and enjoy unbeatable views of the harbour and city. Only minutes from the city. To complete a shorter 45 minutes (2.6 kilometre) lookout loop within the Town Belt, ...

Find out where to park, pay a parking ticket, what road works are happening and your transport options around the city.

The Total Mobility scheme provides subsidised door-to-door transport services for people who have a permanent disability and cannot use public transport. It is run by the Greater Wellington Regional ...

A wide range of classes and groups meet at the community centre seven days a week, including kid’s art classes, kids' dance, crafts, seniors' social and exercise groups, support groups, our local toy ...