Nōna te Ao – 1 Whiringa-ā-rangi / November 2016

He Pito Kōrero | Feature

Kia ora to our new Mayor Justin Lester, who was officially sworn in along with the recently elected Councillors, at a ceremony at the Michael Fowler Centre on Wednesday 26 October.

Mayor Lester has been joined by our first-ever Māori Deputy Mayor Paul Eagle, and Jill Day has become Wellington’s first female Māori Councillor.

Deputy Mayor Eagle has iwi affiliations with Waikato-Tainui and hapū, Ngāti Naho and Ngāti Tiipa. He has held Wellington City’s Southern Ward seat since 2010 and is the portfolio leader for Housing, Recreation, and Events.

Councillor Day has iwi affiliations to Ngāti Tūwharetoa and hapū, Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Ngāti Tūtemohuta. She is portfolio leader for Māori partnerships, and Children and Young People.

Ngā Tauwhāinga | Events

Inaugural pōwhiri at Pipitea marae

There was a pōwhiri for recently elected members at Pipitea marae before the inauguration last week, where Mayor Justin Lester was presented with a hieke/cloak by Ngā Hau e Whā o Paparārangi weavers.

Ngā Tauwhāinga | Events

Sky Show 5 November

The annual Sky Show lights up the harbour again with a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday 5 November. Tune into The Breeze (94.1FM and 98.5FM) and More FM (99.7FM and 95.3FM) to hear the synchronised soundtrack. If the event is postponed, it will happen 9pm, Sunday 6 November instead. To find out more, visit the events section of our website.

Ngā Tauwhāinga | Events

Te Kōnohete – Public Sector Kapa Haka Concert

The annual concert is being held on Saturday 12 November from 1pm at the Police College in Porirua. Free to public and plenty of free car parking. Whakanuia!

Pānui | Hot tips

Don't feed the Kākā

Kākā birds are a national treasure, and we need to protect them. A small handful of nuts can make Kākā chicks seriously ill, as this video shows.

Pop-up sauna returns to waterfront

The pop-up sauna is back on the waterfront near the diving platrform, so head down to fight the spring chill – and have a post-sauna harbour dip… if you’re brave enough!

Hui | Consultation

Have your say: Play Spaces consultation

We’d like your feedback on our draft Play Spaces Policy. It covers things like formal playgrounds, court spaces and skate facilities around Wellington. You’ve got until 5pm, Friday 18 November to have your say – so don’t miss out on having your voice heard on our consultation section.

E mōhio ana koe? | Did you know?

CCTV volunteers wanted

CCTV volunteers play a vital role in keeping Wellingtonians safe in the city. They keep an eye on what’s happening around town, and let uniformed police know where potential trouble is brewing. You can find out more and read about some of the current volunteers on our website.

E mōhio ana koe? | Did you know?

Karori Chapels reopen

The Karori Cemetery chapels have been earthquake strengthened, the crematorium renewed, and the stained-glass windows restored as part of our programme to make the city stronger and safer. The site was blessed by mana whenua iwi representatives when it was officially reopened. It’s worth a visit to the chapels, and the scenic surroundings are perfect for an amble. To find out more, visit our earthquake strengthening project page.

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