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Our Wellington Your free guide
to life in the capital
Tō Tātou Pōneke 1 December 2017
– 31 March 2018
Contact Wellington City Council Follow us on social media
Kia ora
For more information about anything in facebook.com/wellingtoncitycouncil
this magazine, visit wellington.govt.nz One of the things we all love about We want to make a firm statement that
@wgtnCC Wellington is our amazing arts and Wellington is an exciting, vibrant city
No internet at home? You can phone our
culture scene. This is a city that’s alive steeped in culture, where both residents
Contact Centre any time on 04 499 4444 wgtnCC with creativity and inspiration – from and visitors are wowed by what they see
or use a free internet computer at one
boundary-pushing music, poetry and and experience.
of our libraries.
theatre to world-class galleries, museums
Disclaimer: We make this magazine to encourage you to Together, we’re making Wellington an even
get involved in local events, to demonstrate the great work and culinary experiences. Wellington is
happening in Wellington, and to show you some of the many more exciting place to live, work and visit.
Pay your rates on time and reasons there are to be proud of your city. Wellington City
truly the capital of culture.
avoid a penalty Council has, to the best of its knowledge, sourced accurate Justin Lester
information. We will not be held responsible for any errors, As we move into summer, there are more
The next rates instalment is due 1 March Mayor of Wellington
changes in pricing, or misinformation. events and activities happening than ever,
2018. Find out more and pay online at Production: Wellington City Council Strategic including the always-popular Gardens Magic, Jill Day
Communications and Engagement Team
wellington.govt.nz/payrates New Year’s Eve, Te Rā o Waitangi, Wellington Deputy Mayor
ourwellington@wcc.govt.nz
Pasifika Festival and Kids’ Magic.
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We’re proud to use Aotearoa’s indigenous Here at the Council, we’re upping
language in our publications. If you come our investments in the arts.
across a word you don’t know, there’s an In this year’s budget, we put
easy way to learn what it means aside an extra half a million
– visit maoridictionary.co.nz dollars to go towards more
events, festivals and art
around our city.
Playtime
Your rates help make Wellington a fun place to live
and visit. Make the most of raumati in the capital
with these whānau-friendly activities.
Take a walk back in time on a Heritage Trail
Discover art deco Wellington, the capital’s maritime history, sites of
interest from World War II and more. Pick up a free Heritage Trails
map from a library or museum, or download one from our website at
wellington.govt.nz/heritage-trails
Shoot some hoops in the sun
There are more than 10 outdoor basketball courts around the capital. Get
some friends together for a game or teach a budding star the tricks of the
“trey”. Check out our online court finder at wellington.govt.nz/basketball
Climb up Kaukau then splash in our summer pool
Hike up Mt Kaukau through some of the best bush in Wellington and cool
off in the pool in the afternoon. Khandallah Pool opens the first weekend of
December and closes early March. If you’re taking your dog, keep them on
a lead – camouflaged kākā chicks can be on the ground throughout summer.
Challenge a young booklover
Grab a Summer Reading Challenge booklist from your local Wellington
City Libraries branch or print one out from our website. Every book your
child reads and reviews earns them points and puts them in the draw
for a grand prize. It’s free and fun for kids ages 5 to 12 with a library card.
Visit wcl.govt.nz/kids
Enjoy Christmas in the Park in Strathmore
Come along to Raukawa Reserve from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday 6
December for an afternoon of free festive fun. You can also pop into the
Raukawa Community Centre throughout summer to join in community
WELLINGTON'S WORLDCLASS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY VISITZEALANDIA.COM events, get free legal advice, or have a nice cuppa. Visit facebook.com/
strathmorepark.community
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New website for people who want to ride
Keen to get on a bike this summer but aren’t sure about
cycling in Wellington or how to get started? Our new
Get more than website, Bike There, can provide the inspiration
a workout with you need. Whether you’re buying your first bike
Club Active or thinking you’d like to ride to work, you can
sign up to receive tips and information to
help you along the way. Visit the website
2 gyms + 7 pools for people who want to ride in Wellington
+ 1 community – bikethere.org.nz
Find out about the
gym membership
Beach access for dogs over summer
that gives you more.
As the weather gets hotter and children
clubactive.co.nz and families start using our beaches
Microchip and register your more, we want to help keep everyone
cat by 4 February 2018 safe. This means there are restrictions on
when you can walk your dog on the
A new bylaw means all domestic
beach between 1 December
cats older than 12 weeks
and 1 March.
must be microchipped and
registered with NZCAR. At Hataitai Beach, Churchill
Your favourite feline may Park, Seatoun Beach and
be unimpressed, but it Worser Bay Beach, you can
will help them be reunited only walk your dog before
with you if they ever get 10am and after 7pm. Check
lost. If your cat is already the signs to find out if your
You’re the to my
chipped, you can register the dog needs to be on a lead.
microchip and check details are No dogs are allowed on Oriental
up to date at animalregister.co.nz Bay Beach from November to April.
roaring lions morning lie-ins Find out more at wellington.govt.nz/dogs
We’re installing new street lights
We’re replacing our street lights with LEDs. The new lights are more
Declare your love for energy-efficient and reliable, especially in windy weather. We don’t
the Southern Ward.
expect much disruption as they’re installed – most lights can be
Vote. replaced in 20-30 minutes. The project is due to finish by the end
of 2018. For details, visit wellington.govt.nz/leds
Southern Ward by-election.
Voting closes noon, Friday 22 December 2017.
wellington.govt.nz/southernward-byelection2017
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So many options for
school holiday fun
You’ve got 6 weeks of school holidays to
fill, and we’ve got programmes to suit all
ages and interests. Got a sports star? Arts
aficionado? Nature lover? Check out what
our recreation centres, pools, community
centres, libraries and botanic gardens
have on offer. Go to wellington.govt.nz/
holidayideas
Learn a language the easy way
LanguageNut uses songs, stories and Choose “Languages” at wcl.govt.nz/
games to help adults and children learn mygateway and you’ll find LanguageNut
a new language. There are 21 to choose on the list. Enter your library card number
from, including te reo Māori, Italian and into the box labelled “barcode” and you’re
Mandarin. All you need to get free access one step closer to giving your brain the
is your library card. ultimate workout.
Give your child confidence – in water and life
Splashing at the seaside, paddling in the pool –
Wellington summers are so much more fun
when you can swim! Our swim school SwimWell
offers year-round lessons for children aged
5 months to 14 years.
We’ve got four pools to choose from – in
Johnsonville, Karori, Kilbirnie and Tawa.
To keep your child learning, we’ll move them up
a class as soon as they’re ready, which helps
them stay motivated. Find out more at
swimwell.nz
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Toi Pōneke’s arts residencies return
The Toi Pōneke Dance Residency and Sound Art Residency are back for 2017. Toi
Pōneke provides space, funding and practical support for the creation of new works.
The 2016 residencies led to the creation of Holly Newsome and Samuel Hall’s dance
pieces Incognito and Subsequent Slavery and composer Thomas Voyce’s electroacoustic
exhibition Octophonic/Ambisonic. Toi Pōneke is proud to host, support and showcase
Wellington artists – keep an eye on toiponeke.nz for more information.
HANDSHAKE 4 jewellery exhibition The Toi Two Hundy
Fri 9 Mar–Sun 1 Apr | Toi Pōneke Gallery | Free Tue 12–Thu 21 Dec | Toi Pōneke Arts Centre
The HANDSHAKE project supports New Back for its third year, The Toi Two
Zealand jewellery artists, allowing them Hundy aims to make art more affordable.
to develop ideas and artworks with the It showcases the work of Toi Pōneke
help of a chosen mentor. The artworks artists, and includes paintings, jewellery,
are then shown in a series of national and sculptures and more, with all pieces
international exhibitions – each one unique available to buy for $200 or less. To find
and fitted to the space. To find out more, out more, visit toiponeke.nz
Artist brings Native Eye to Courtenay Place visit handshakeproject.com
Suzanne Tamaki’s Courtenay Place and the ongoing implications of
Park light box exhibition aims to current events on biculturalism in The opening of artist Ruth Watson’s Other Worlds
encourage conversations about Aotearoa New Zealand. Curated
5.30pm, Wed 21 Feb | Te Papa forecourt | Free of Earth and Mars. Internationally recognised
nationhood and neo-colonialism. by Reuben Friend, Native Eye
Other Worlds is the sixth installation in artist Ruth Watson explores how maps reflect
It is also posed as a challenge to opens mid-December and runs
the Wellington Sculpture Trust’s biennial or change our understanding of the world
Māori communities to consider until 2 April. Find out more at
4 Plinths Sculpture Award. The work consists we live in. The sculptures will be on the
their relationship to the Crown wellington.govt.nz/arts
of four dramatic globes reinterpreting maps forecourt for 2 years.
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Making your home and neighbourhood Restoration groups nurture nature in Miramar
stronger and safer Te Motu Kairangi is the original name
for Miramar Peninsula, which hints at its
Living in Wellington means you can enjoy a quality of life geological history as an island (“motu”
few other cities in the world can rival. However, it also means means “island” in Māori). It’s also the name
of the restoration group working in Miramar’s
you need to be prepared for an emergency. The capital can reserves. Thousands of plants and trees grown
experience earthquakes, storms, flooding and landslides, at our native plant nursery in Berhampore
and is also at risk of tsunami. have been planted in areas including
Centennial and Scorching Bay reserves.
Book a Home Earthquake Check Get to know the people next door Predator traps have been set on more than
This is an easy way to find out how to make Your nearest and dearest won’t always be 35 hectares of land.
your property stronger. A qualified builder close in an emergency – it’s more likely to be
The peninsula provides an important stopover
will visit your home and check the things your neighbours who’ll be there to help.
site for birds on their way to other parts of
that most commonly cause damage in an
Take the time this summer to get to Wellington and the wider region, from Otari
earthquake. These include:
know the people living near you. Suggest Wilton’s Bush to the Rimutaka Ranges. Te
• the condition of your foundations swapping contact details in case of Motu Kairangi’s ultimate goal is to get every
• the tiebacks on your hot water cylinder emergency, and organise a Neighbours’ household on the peninsula to fill a quarter of
Day barbecue or working bee to break the their garden with native plants. They are also
• the stability and safety of your chimney.
ice. You could also think about joining working with other groups including Places
The assessment costs $160 and will or setting up a Neighbourhood Support Joakim Liman of Te Motu Kairangi. for Penguins (Forest & Bird), Predator Free
take between 30 minutes and 2 hours. group or Timebank. Find out more at Miramar and Predator Free Seatoun.
Afterwards, you’ll get a written report getprepared.nz A restoration group in Miramar is You can find out more about what they
that will tell you what work should be working hard to restore native plants do at temotukairangi.co.nz, or find a
done and how much it’s likely to cost.
to the area so it can become a safe group doing restoration work near you
Find out more at wellington.govt.nz/
strengthenyourhome
haven for our wildlife. at naturespace.org.nz
Let’s make our dawn chorus a symphony
Wellington could soon That’s the vision behind Predator Free
Wellington – a joint programme between
become the world’s first Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington
predator free capital city, Regional Council, iwi groups, and the
with a network of households, NEXT Foundation.
community groups and To start with, the project is looking to rid the
organisations working Miramar Peninsula of predators. Much work is
together to get rid of rats, already happening across Wellington’s suburbs
and reserves. It’s a big project, so we need lots
mustelids and possums so of Wellingtonians to help out. Find out more
our native wildlife can thrive. about how you can get involved at pfw.org.nz
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Wellington: Capital of Culture New Zealand’s cultural capital, and the We will lead the way in New Zealand’s
Council pledged $500,000 to the arts in this Matariki celebrations by working with iwi
Wellington has been known traditionally as New Zealand’s year’s Annual Plan to get the ball rolling on a to create an annual programme around the
home of arts and culture, but Auckland and Christchurch Capital of Culture programme. We’re already themes of food, whānau, and fire.
working with the creative sector to make
are catching up. We can’t be complacent if we want this happen.
We will celebrate the city’s multicultural
society and show we are a city that values
to carry on being New Zealand’s creative capital, The Capital of Culture programme will play love, diversity, and tolerance.
says Mayor Justin Lester. to Wellington’s strengths by reinvigorating
We plan to use public spaces to tell
our arts and culture identity, enabling
Wellington’s reputation for arts and culture scene has helped us to earn our reputation the story of Wellington’s part in some
creative opportunities to attract and retain
developed in the 1990s when Te Papa was as the “coolest little capital” and one of the of New Zealand’s most significant
talent, creating more arts and culture
established, the New Zealand Festival most liveable cities in the world. movements, including the pride movement,
experiences for visitors to the city, and
started to take off, and many of the city’s the suffragette movement and the nuclear-
Now bigger cities like Auckland and using the arts to let the world know what
best-loved public sculptures – such as free movement.
Christchurch are nipping at our heels as Wellingtonians stand for.
Neil Dawson’s Ferns – were installed.
they focus on attracting talent, building I am excited that over the coming
We are known as a city that supports the We’ve already made a start on some of these
venues, creating jobs and funding projects. months I will be able to share more
creative industries at all levels, amateur projects. Our magnificent Town Hall is being
This presents both a challenge and an details around the Capital of Culture
and professional, and the result has upgraded and we’re working on a number of
opportunity for Wellington. programme. We will be working with
been phenomenal. state-of-the-art venues.
the arts sector and alongside businesses,
At the start of this term, I took on the
The impact of the city’s cultural identity Our aim is to make art a part of everyday educational institutions, the hospitality
Council’s Arts portfolio because I believe
reaches far and wide, into our schools, life in Wellington, and to create a sense of and tourism sectors, the tech sector and
our support for the arts is what sets our city
businesses and homes, and it’s no surprise place, inclusion, and vibrancy – so expect more to ensure that we remain the heart
apart and brings all Wellingtonians together.
that Wellingtonians engage with arts and to see more murals and colour on walls of New Zealand’s arts and culture.
culture more often than people in any other Earlier this year, I announced my around the city.
New Zealand city. I have no doubt our arts commitment to making Wellington
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Hidden Gardens
MAKE
VALENTINE’S DAY
WILD
Enjoy a grown-ups only night
at Wellington Zoo.
Wednesday 14 February. Details at wellingtonzoo.com
Our city’s hiding brand new surprises: Some are magical and full of mystery
seven gardens of all shapes and sizes Some reveal our city’s history
They may be submerged, or bathed in light So keep on searching, hunt around
or dangling down from dizzy heights These hidden gardens must be found
#HiddenGardensWelly Discover more at wellington.govt.nz/hiddengardens
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Start here: Grab some counters The Absolutely Positively Summer City
and a dice and get rolling
Never
Go!
Summer
Bored
game Second Finish
Reading Oriental Bay
You drop your ice cream Treasures
Challenge in the sand – You get a bargain at
Your book’s so good, miss a turn the Tip Shop –
you can’t put it down – Sat 20 Jan
while you get go forward 2 spaces
Thorndon Pool miss a turn
Wellington another one
Dive into summer!
Go forward 1 space
Pasifika Festival
You eat too much chop Tue 6 Feb
suey! Miss a turn while
you have a nap Te Rā o
Waitangi Wellington
Aotearoa’s national Waterfront
day! All players go You get a free book
forward 1 space from the Book Bike Shorland Park
– roll again You leave your hat
on the pirate ship –
Karori Pool follow the arrows
Follow the arrows back to get it
Matairangi down the hydroslide
Cable Car
Nature Trail
Name a native animal to
Follow the arrows to Zealandia
the Botanic Garden You spot a saddleback!
go forward 1 space
Go forward 3 spaces
Grasslees Wellington
Juvie Trail Reserve Museum
Follow the arrows The mouse wheel is
Travel back in time!
down the bike track so fun you don’t
MacAlister Park Go back to where you Sat 24–Sun 25 Mar
The wind steals your kite
want to get off –
started this turn Otari-Wilton’s
go back 1 space
– go back 2 spaces Hidden Bush Neighbours’ Day
Gardens Follow the arrows to find Do a good deed –
Find the an 800-year-old tree choose another player to
seven gardening go forward 1 space
Sat 27 Jan
Sun 31 Dec tools hidden in the
Kids’ Magic background
New Year’s Eve Bust out your best to roll again
Count down from 10 to dance move to Cuba Mall
go forward 1 space go forward 1 space You get splashed by
Sat 10–Sun 18 Mar
Tue 9–Sun 28 Jan
Woof woof ruff Southern the Bucket Fountain –
Wellington Zoo
Gardens Magic Harbourside Landfill miss a turn Parks Week
Your dog does a poo Roar like a lion to
Say a magic word to and you pick it up
Markets You buy compost go forward 1 space Miss a turn while you
roll again You remember to bring for your garden – relax and enjoy a picnic
roll again
your shopping bags – follow that in your favourite park
go forward 1 space happy wormSupported by Wellington City Council
#SummerCity 2017/18 wellington.govt.nz/events
December 2017
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3
Johnsonville Charitable Disability Pride Day
Trust Christmas Parade
Tawa Community
Christmas Parade
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
The 12 Storytimes
of Christmas
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
The 12 Storytimes
of Christmas The Toi Two Hundy After Hours: Hanukkah in the Park
Flux meets Eyegum
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
The 12 Storytimes
of Christmas
The Toi Two Hundy
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
New Year’s Eve
January 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic
Vincent Vega & Lisa Crawley Benny’s Videos Vegas Nights Summer Showcase I RANEA
The Hateful Eight
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic
Battle-ska Galactica Life in the Fast Lane Retrospect Spike “Lucky Dip” Summer Showcase II
Wellington Ghost Typography Walk
Pasifika Festival
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic Gardens Magic
Raw Collective Hobnail ONONO Summer Showcase III Laniakea WIGSTOCK
After Hours: Kids’ Magic: Ocean Swim Series –
RANDA meets Dance, Dance, Dance Capital Classic
Alphabethead
29 30 31
February 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Te Rā o Waitangi Go By Bike Day Island Bay Festival –
Kotahi A Day in the Bay
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Valentine’s Night After Hours: Chinese New Year
at the Zoo Paul Ubana Jones Festival
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Other Worlds opening Space Place presents: New Zealand Festival
Groeni with visuals The Performance
by Graham Frost Arcade 2018 Out in the Park
26 27 28
New Zealand Festival
March 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4
New Zealand Festival
The Performance
Arcade 2018 NZ Fringe Festival
Newtown Festival
Street Fair
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
New Zealand Festival
NZ Fringe Festival
HANDSHAKE 4
PARK(ing) Day Parks Week
Dragon Boat Festival
Aro Valley Fair Kilbirnie Festival
BOWLZILLA
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
New Zealand Festival
NZ Fringe Festival
HANDSHAKE 4
Parks Week
Relay for Life
Life Flight Open Day
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
NZ Fringe Festival
HANDSHAKE 4
CubaDupa
Street Festival
26 27 28 29 30 31
HANDSHAKE 4
The Great ZEALANDIA
Easter Egg HuntGardens Magic
Tue 9–Sun 28 Jan | Botanic Garden Soundshell | Free
Concerts: 8pm–9.30pm | Light display: 9pm–10.30pm
Wellington’s iconic concert series returns to fill your
summer nights with the sounds of Aotearoa’s best and
brightest! Come early to grab a good picnic spot, and
as the sun goes down see the gardens transform with
a magical light display by MJF Lighting.
Tue 9 Jan – Vincent Vega & Sun 14 Jan – RANEA Sat 20 Jan – “Lucky Dip” Thu 25 Jan – ONONO
The Hateful Eight RANEA’s unique contemporary style of Roll up for a surprise Gardens Magical A psychedelic pop rollercoaster of hypnotic
Tarantino-inspired surf, soul and rock ‘n’ Māori jazz reggae with a band of Aotearoa’s Mystery. All will be revealed on the night… hooks, euphoric peaks, and dance-
roll classics from cult films – played with a finest musicians. inducing grooves.
vengeance by an eight-piece all-star band.
Sun 21 Jan – Summer Showcase II
Mon 15 Jan – Rain day Matt Langley’s heartfelt album Winterdust, Fri 26 Jan – Summer Showcase III
Wed 10 Jan – Lisa Crawley live with strings; acoustic songster Mitchell Spellbinding raw soul from IRIS, rising star
Catchy tunes from this unique songwriter Tue 16 Jan – Battle-ska Galactica Kirk; and ethereal folk trio Ida Lune. SHARN, Miller Yule’s beautiful blend of folk
will charm everyone – from jazz lovers to pop-rock, and more...
Upbeat old school, new school, Aotearoan
indie fans.
intergalatic ska. Mon 22 Jan – Rain day
Sat 27 Jan – Laniakea
Thu 11 Jan – Benny’s Videos
Wed 17 Jan – Life in the Fast Lane Tue 23 Jan – Raw Collective Space-rock out with this exotic orchestra
A pop-rock spectacular laced with – a cosmic mix of tablas, synths, samples,
Get that “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and a Energetic hometown funk for all the family.
heartbreakingly beautiful melodies... bass and beyond.
“Heartache Tonight” from New Zealand’s Get down to Wellington’s favourite big bold
sung by an angel.
top Eagles tribute band. band with brass.
Sun 28 Jan – WIGSTOCK
Fri 12 Jan – Vegas Nights
Thu 18 Jan – Retrospect Wed 24 Jan – Hobnail Pollyfilla presents a DRAGztravaganza
Rat Pack-era banter and songs from the of peace, love, sparkles and wigs, with
Take a ride with these indie rockers – A foot-stomping night of original songs and
legendary crooners by New Zealand’s legends and future stars of Wellington’s
fresh outta school and kickin’ it! old favourites from these country-Celtic
own fab three. drag whānau. Get your wig on to wig out!
folk-rock long-time local legends.
Fri 19 Jan – Spike
Sat 13 Jan – Summer Showcase I Mon 29 Jan – Rain day
Soaring vocals meet deep funk grooves –
A taster of top talents – solo, duo, trio:
come shake your bones and soul.
charismatic loop artist Andy Gartrell, classical
guitarist Rameka Tamaki, and more...
16 17New Year’s Eve
Wellington Pasifika Festival
Put it on the
calendar
Summer City events supported by
Wellington City Council
Johnsonville Charitable Trust
Christmas Parade
11am, Sat 2 Dec | Johnsonville | Free
Join thousands of other spectators to watch
more than 40 entries and 250 participants
bring the Christmas spirit to Johnsonville.
After Hours: FLUX MEETS EYEGUM – Gardens Magic After Hours: RANDA meets
Tawa Community Christmas Parade a Xmas Special Alphabethead
Tue 9–Sun 28 Jan | Wellington
2pm, Sat 2 Dec | Starts Oxford Street, 8.30pm, Sat 16 Dec | Wellington Museum Botanic Garden Soundshell | Free 8.30pm, Fri 26 Jan | Wellington Museum
ends at Tawa School | Free Koha Koha
Our summer series of free concerts
Bring the family along to see a range of Features a trinity of bands: Onono, is back, featuring fantastic local music Fun-filled electronic hip hop! A musical
floats from local clubs, businesses and Alexa Casino and Bad Friend. and a magical lighting installation. chameleon who reflects the multi-layered
community groups. Visit museumswellington.org.nz See pages 16–17 for the full programme. personality behind the music joined
by the one and only Alphabethead.
Hanukkah in the Park Visit museumswellington.org.nz
Disability Pride Day Wellington Pasifika Festival
10am–3pm, Sun 3 Dec | Wharewaka o Pōneke 11am–2pm, Sun 17 Dec | Botanic Garden 12 noon–6pm, Sat 20 Jan | Odlins Plaza
Free Soundshell | Free Free Kids’ Magic: Dance, Dance, Dance
A celebration of disability pride through Celebrate the Jewish festival of lights, with Take a tour of the Pacific Islands and 11am–1pm, Sat 27 Jan (Rain day Sun 28 Jan)
live performances, kids’ activities and sample the sounds and flavours special The Dell, Wellington Botanic Garden | Free
creative expression and stories by
Wellington citizens. a traditional candle-lighting ceremony. to each culture. Pack a picnic, grab the gang and head to the
Visit facebook.com/IsraelinNewZealand hills for a fun and fantabulous do at the Dell.
The 12 Storytimes of Christmas Ghost Typography Walk
New Year’s Eve Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim
Mon 4–Fri 22 Dec | Wellington City 2pm–4.30pm, Sun 21 Jan | Central city | $20
8pm–12 midnight, Sun 31 Dec | Whairepo
Series – Interislander Capital Classic
Libraries | Free Join award-winning graphic designer
Lagoon at Frank Kitts Park | Free 8.30am–2.30pm, Sun 28 Jan | Freyberg
Wear your pyjamas or favourite Christmas Sarah Maxey on a walk exploring layers
Ring in the new year on the waterfront, Beach, Oriental Bay
costume and get lost in festive stories and of Wellington’s typographic history.
songs. Visit wcl.govt.nz/kids with a night of music, dancing An ocean swim event for all ages and
Visit museumswellington.org.nz
and fireworks. abilities. Visit oceanswim.co.nz
18 For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444 19New Zealand Festival
Te Rā o Waitangi
Te Rā o Waitangi Valentine’s Night at the Zoo Space Place presents – Groeni with Out in the Park
visuals by Graham Frost
12 noon–7.30pm, Tue 6 Feb | Waitangi Park 5pm–8.30pm, Wed 14 Feb | Wellington Zoo Sat 24 Feb | Waitangi Park | Free
Free Standard entry prices apply 8.30pm, Thu 22 Feb | Space Place at Carter This much-loved queer fair kicks off
Bring your friends and whānau for Treat your special someone to a wild night Observatory | $15
the 2-week Wellington Pride Festival |
kai, kapa haka and bands to celebrate at the Zoo this Valentine’s Day. Adults only A full-dome aural-visual feast! Groeni’s Tū Whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara
Aotearoa’s national day. (18+). Visit wellingtonzoo.com blend of soul post-dubstep, spiritual (24 February–10 March), celebrating
dream-folk and engaging sound art has the capital’s LGBTIQ+ community.
been championed around the world. Visit wellingtonpridefestival.org.nz
Kotahi After Hours: Paul Ubana Jones
Visit museumswellington.org.nz
Tue 6 Feb | Kahurangi School | Koha 7.30pm, Thu 15 Feb | Wellington Museum
Koha Zoo Twilights
Bring a picnic and enjoy some of
The Performance Arcade
Wellington’s finest music. Paul Ubana Jones is one of New Zealand’s Selected days in March | Wellington Zoo
Visit facebook.com/kotahimusic greatest musical assets. If you haven’t 10am–11pm, Fri 23–Sun 25 Feb & Standard entry prices apply
seen him, you should! Thu 1–Sun 4 Mar | Waitangi Promenade,
This March the Zoo will be open until 8pm
Wellington Waterfront | Free
Visit museumswellington.org.nz on selected days. Animal talks as well as
Go By Bike Day Enjoy music, performance art,
evening Close Encounters will be available
From 7am, Wed 7 Feb | Queens Wharf | Free discussions and more across two
Chinese New Year Festival each Twilight night. Find out more at
Leave your car at home and bring the bike weekends on Wellington’s waterfront.
wellingtonzoo.com
Sat 17 Feb | Michael Fowler Centre & Visit theperformancearcade.com
instead to enjoy a free breakfast under the
Civic Square | Free
sails on Queens Wharf.
Celebrate the Year of the Dog. NZ Fringe Festival
New Zealand Festival
Enjoy international entertainment, Fri 2–Sat 24 Mar | Various venues
Island Bay Festival – A Day in the Bay a street parade, fireworks, food, crafts, 23 Feb–18 Mar | Various venues
See something new and different at
Sun 11 Feb | Various venues | Free and free rides and activities for the kids. The 2018 New Zealand Festival brings the
the largest and boldest Fringe festival
This annual festival runs 10–18 February. Visit chinesenewyear.co.nz best in international theatre, music, dance
in New Zealand. For 23 days, local and
A Day in the Bay features bands, boats and and literature to the capital for 3 amazing
international artists present cutting-edge
fun galore. Visit islandbayfestival.org.nz weeks. Visit festival.co.nz
art in all genres. Visit fringe.co.nz
20 For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444 21CubaDupa Street Festival
Parks Week
Newtown Festival Street Fair Parks Week Kilbirnie Festival CubaDupa Street Festival
9.30am–5pm, Sun 4 Mar | Riddiford Street Sat 10–Sun 18 Mar | Various locations 10am–4pm, Sun 11 Mar | Evans Bay Parade Sat 24–Sun 25 Mar | Cuba Quarter | Free
Free & St Patrick’s College | Free
Celebrate Wellington’s green spaces though Dress up and be extraordinary at
Everyone is invited to New Zealand’s largest community events and adventures in our This year’s festival features three music CubaDupa! Celebrate creative Wellington,
free music festival and street fair, with 160 favourite natural places. stages, craft and food stalls, kids’ rides and with a splash of international flavour,
performances on 14 stages and more than Visit wellington.govt.nz/parksweek inflatables, and creative activities for kids with more than 140 acts over 2 days.
440 stalls. Visit newtownfestival.org.nz and families. Visit kilbirniefestival.org.nz Visit cubadupa.co.nz
BOWLZILLA Wellington
PARK(ing) Day Wellington Relay for Life Neighbours Day Aotearoa
Sat 10 Mar (Rain day: Sun 11 Mar) |
Fri 9 Mar | Cuba Street | Free Waitangi Park 12 noon, Sat 17–9am, Sun 18 Mar | Sat 24–Sun 25 Mar | Various locations
Frank Kitts Park, Wellington Waterfront
When a select number of the central Wellington’s national park skating Join us for New Zealand’s biggest
city’s on-street car parks are transformed championship is all about the good times, Join this inspirational fun event to celebrate
celebration of neighbourliness – coming to
into installation spaces by creative with incredible art, music, gatherings and, with cancer survivors, remember loved ones
a street, neighbourhood, community and
Wellingtonians, anything could happen! of course, skateboarding. Visit bowlzilla.net lost, and fight back against cancer.
area near you! Find out more and how you
Visit sculpture.org.nz Visit relayforlife.org.nz
can get involved at wellington.govt.nz/
NZCT Wellington Dragon Boat Festival neighboursday
Aro Valley Fair Life Flight Open Day
From 9am, Sat 10–Sun 11 Mar | Frank
10am–4pm, Sat 10 Mar Kitts Park and Wellington Waterfront 10am–2.30pm, Sun 18 Mar | Life Flight The Great ZEALANDIA
(Rain day: Sun 11 Mar) | Aro Street | Free Free to watch Air Rescue Centre | 17 George Bolt Street, Easter Egg Hunt
Rongotai | Entry by koha
Enjoy Aro Valley’s unique character at the Expect awesome on-water racing with Fri 30 Mar–Mon 2 Apr | Zealandia
off-water entertainment and fun. Support your local Westpac Rescue
community’s annual fair, with over 50 Kids go free! Pick up a special Easter map
Visit dragonboatfestival.co.nz Helicopter and Air Ambulance Plane service,
stalls and live performances all day. and join the hunt for a series of “eggs”.
with emergency service demonstrations,
Visit arovalley.org.nz Return your map for a free Easter egg and
delicious food and exciting entertainment.
go in the draw to win some cool prizes.
Visit lifeflight.org.nz/openday
Find out more at visitzealandia.com
22 For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444 23Looking back on 2016/17 Help us shape Our City Tomorrow
It’s been a big year for Wellington – one that will influence the Wellington’s economy is thriving and more people are calling our
Council’s planning for many years to come. Despite the earthquake, city home. While this helps make the capital more vibrant, it also
we continued to deliver high-quality services and have maintained creates challenges. Over the next 25 years, we expect between
a strong financial position. We have the highest credit rating for a 50,000 and 80,000 more people will call Wellington home.
public sector entity in New Zealand, and will continue to manage
This will have a big effect on our city.
and sustain the city’s growth in a careful and responsible way.
The November 2016 earthquake was also a on where Wellington is heading and how
reminder that we need to be better prepared we can work together on opportunities
71 percent of the 292,222 phone calls our
for shocks. Making our city more resilient and challenges.
Contact Centre received were answered
is now a top priority and must be central
within 30 seconds, and 98 percent of the To start with, we’d like your ideas about
to everything we do.
26,631 emails within 24 hours the future of the central city. How will we
To maintain Wellingtonians’ high quality accommodate population growth? How will
92 percent of customers are of life and build a city that can cope with we cope with the impact of sea level rise and
satisfied with our library services whatever the future brings, we need to be more severe storms? We will also soon be
18,078 tonnes of smart about what we invest in and how we asking for feedback on our Long-term Plan
waste was diverted deliver our services. To do this, we need 2018–28, which affects Wellington as
from the landfill, your ideas and feedback. a whole.
including green 13,924 million litres “Our City Tomorrow” is our new forum in Head to ourcitytomorrow.org.nz
waste, food waste of safe drinking water
which you’re invited to share your thoughts and have your say.
and scrap metal delivered to 144,000
connections
1,318,555 visits 43 hectares of new public
Will you still
to our swimming reserve land – that’s 43 rugby
pools – 17,855 more fields’ worth of green space!
than last year
41 percent increase
in value of residential love me
tomorrow?
42 percent of building consents
residents think peak
traffic volumes are
acceptable – down from
53 percent 3 years ago ourcitytomorrow.org.nz
You can find out more about our performance over the last 12 months by reading our
Annual Report or Summary Annual Report. Visit wellington.govt.nz/annualreport
24 25Supporting our creative capital Council, committee, and community board meetings
We have a range of funding opportunities available You are welcome at any of the meetings listed here.
for community projects. For more information, Find out more at wellington.govt.nz/meetings
go to wellington.govt.nz/funding
Arts and Culture Fund Tawa Community Grants Monday 4 December Tuesday 12 December Thursday 22 February
5.30pm – Environmental 6pm – Pacific Advisory 9.30am – City Strategy
This fund supports projects that best fit $15,000 is available annually for local groups
Reference Group, Group, Committee Room Committee
our priorities: the city as a hothouse for delivering community projects in Tawa. Committee Room 2, 2, Ground Floor, Council
talent, Wellington as a region of confident Closes: 28 February Ground Floor, Council offices, 101 Wakefield Street Wednesday 28 February
identities, active and engaged people, and offices, 101 Wakefield Street 9.30am – Council
our creative future through technology. CH Izard Bequest Wednesday 13 December
Closes: 31 March Wednesday 6 December 9.30am – Council Monday 26 February
This fund supports organisations
9.30am – Grants 9.30am – Wellington Region
working with disadvantaged groups Subcommittee Wednesday 20 December Waste Management and
Creative Communities and communities.
11am – Safe and Sustainable 4pm – Youth Council, Minimisation Plan Joint
Funding Scheme Closes: 31 March Transport Forum, Mezzanine Community Committee
The fund is for projects that encourage Committee Room 2, Room, Central Library
participation in the arts and can support Built Heritage Incentive Fund Ground Floor, Council Tuesday 27 February
applications by young people (under offices, 101 Wakefield Street Tuesday 30 January 5.30pm – Accessibility
Owners of heritage-listed buildings may be
4pm – Youth Council, 5.30pm – Accessibility Advisory Group
18 years) for their own arts projects. eligible for this fund. Seismic strengthening
Mezzanine Community Advisory Group
Closes: 28 February is our priority, but we also support
Room, Central Library Tuesday 6 March
conservation projects. Thursday 1 February 9.30am – Grants
Closes: 4 April Thursday 7 December 7pm – Makara/Ohariu Subcommittee
9.30am – City Strategy Community Board, Makara
Committee Hall, 366 Makara Road Wednesday 7 March
New Zealand Youth Choir. Photo: Jo Miller, Gate Photography
9.30am – Finance, Audit
7pm – Tawa Community
Thursday 8 February and Risk Subcommittee
Board, Tawa Community
9.30am – City Strategy 1pm – Long-term and
Centre, 5 Cambridge Street
Committee Annual Plan Committee
7pm – Makara/Ohariu
Community Board,
Tuesday 13 February Thursday 8 March
Ohariu Valley Hall,
1pm – Long-term and 9.30am – City Strategy
550 Ohariu Valley Road
Annual Plan Committee Committee
Monday 11 December
Wednesday 14 February Thursday 15 March
9.30am – Waste Management
9.30am – Council Controlled 9.30am – City Strategy
& Minimisation Plan Joint
Organisations Subcommittee Committee
Committee
1pm – Regulatory
9.30am – Council Controlled
Processes Committee Thursday 22 March
Organisations Subcommittee,
9.30am – City Strategy
Committee Room 2, Ground
Thursday 15 February Committee
Floor, Council offices,
9.30am – City Strategy
101 Wakefield Street
Committee Wednesday 28 March
9.30am – Council
Unless a different loction is listed, all meetings take place in
Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, Wellington City Council, 101 Wakefield Street.
26 27Your Councillors – Eastern Ward
representing you in Wellington
Wellington City Councillors are elected by
Wellington residents every 3 years. Their
Chris Calvi-Freeman Sarah Free Simon Marsh
role is to represent the views of residents in
027 803 0015 022 121 6412 021 922 196
their ward, and to help the Council make the chris.calvi-freeman@wcc.govt.nz sarah.free@wcc.govt.nz simon.marsh@wcc.govt.nz
best decisions for the city. Portfolio Leader: Transport
Strategy and Operations
Chair: Grants Subcommittee Portfolio Leader:
Economic Development, Events,
Portfolio Leader: Public
Small Business (joint)
Transport, Cycling and Walking
Citywide Southern Ward Lambton Ward
Justin Lester (Mayor) Declare your love David Lee Brian Dawson Iona Pannett Nicola Young
04 499 4444
for Wellington 021 220 2357 027 413 5809 021 227 8509 021 654 844
mayor@wcc.govt.nz Vote in the Southern Ward david.lee@wcc.govt.nz brian.dawson@wcc.govt.nz iona.pannett@wcc.govt.nz nicola.young@wcc.govt.nz
Chair: Council by-election. Portfolio Leader: Technology, Portfolio Leader: Housing, Chair: City Strategy Committee Portfolio Leader:
Closes 22 December. Innovation & Enterprise, Living Wage, Social Arts (associate), Central City
Portfolio Leader: Arts and Portfolio Leader: Infrastructure,
Climate Change Development Projects, Education Partnerships
Culture, Major City Projects, Sustainability
Governance
Northern Ward Onslow-Western Ward
Jill Day (Deputy Mayor) Peter Gilberd Malcolm Sparrow Diane Calvert Andy Foster Simon Woolf
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jill.day@wcc.govt.nz peter.gilberd@wcc.govt.nz malcolm.sparrow@wcc.govt.nz diane.calvert@wcc.govt.nz andy.foster@wcc.govt.nz simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz
Chair: Long-term and Annual Portfolio Leader: City Scientist, Chair: Regulatory Process Portfolio Leader: Community Chair: Finance, Audit and Risk Chair: Council Controlled
Plan Committee Community Facilities, Natural Committee Planning and Engagement Management Subcommittee Organisations Subcommittee
Environment
Portfolio Leader: Children and Portfolio Leader: Community Portfolio Leader: Portfolio Leader: Wellington
Young People, Governance, Resilience Urban Development, Finance, Ambassador Tourism, Small
Māori Partnerships, Recreation Predator Free Wellington, Business (joint), Sport
Karori Framework
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