Join us for a free, fun evening of great music to bring in the New Year at one of Wellington’s iconic locations. Covers band Zephyr will entertain from 8pm, followed by the Kids Countdown at 9.30pm. Orchestra Wellington will fill the air with disco boogie music from 10pm, followed by the New Year’s countdown, and a blast of fireworks to bring in 2023 at midnight. Head to our website for more information.
The Street Cleaners of Wellington
Keeping Wellington clean is a 24/7 job – from cleaning sumps, to clearing sand off the roads around Lyall Bay beach. In the past year there have been over 3200 cleaning requests in the city, including 122 incidents of fouling and 700 illegal dumping collections totalling 25 tonnes of waste. But who are the people doing the cleaning? Find out on Our Wellington.
Gardens Magic
TUESDAY 10 - SUNDAY 29 JANUARY | WELLINGTON BOTANIC GARDEN KI PAEKĀKĀ
The iconic Gardens Magic Concert Series will fill the summer nights with the sounds of some of the capital’s top talent on Tuesday to Sunday nights from 8pm to 9.15pm. Grab a good picnic spot and stay after dark to take in the light display created by MJF Lighting between 9pm–10.30pm each night. You can also enjoy a fun summer’s day out exploring the Kids Garden Trail between 10am – 5pm daily. Find out more on our website.
Watch this space Pōneke!
Several murals will be popping up around Pōneke over the next couple of months recognising mana whenua, our creative culture and adding further vibrancy to the capital. The three main projects will have many benefits for the city, from acknowledging mana whenua sites of significance and making our cultural heritage more visible through ngā toi Māori, to contributing to safer, brighter and more vibrant public spaces. Read more about the murals on Our Wellington.
Cuba Street Play Area Upgrade
The Cuba Street play area is due for an upgrade, and we’d love your help to shape the design by understanding how you experience the play area, and how you think we can make it better for visitors! To have your say, visit LetsTalk. Submissions close 5pm, 13 January 2023.
Summer Sampler
EVERY WEEKEND IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
The Summer Sampler returns to the Wellington Waterfront with free performances every weekend in January and February, all to raise koha funds for the Wellington Free Ambulance! This year there will be even more surprises, offerings, and incredible artists. Gather up your loose change, stroll down to the waterfront, and see the talent Wellington has to share. Get more information on our website.
Courtenay Place: Safe for the summer
With COVID-19 restrictions a thing of the past, it’s going to be a big summer for our inner-city party precinct. Courtenay Place is at the heart of the Pōneke Promise – our joint programme to improve safety in the central city. The party precinct boasts a vibrant nightlife, but due to the nature of alcohol consumption in a condensed area, that doesn’t come without risk. Find out what we're doing to ensure Courtenay Place is safe and welcoming over the busy festive season.
How to make Chai Masala with Spice Tree
In Behind the Stalls, we have gone behind the scenes with some of the vibrant characters of Wellington waterfront’s Harbourside Market as they show us how to make their most popular products. In the third of six stories, we meet the Spice Tree family and learn how to make their famous Chai Masala. Check out the recipe on Our Wellington.
School Holiday Programmes
Take the stress out of the school holidays and leave it with us to keep the kids busy. We run full school holiday programmes across our recreation centres with exciting activities to keep your tamariki active and engaged. Spaces are limited, and this is a programme you do not want to miss, so book now on our website.
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