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Your free guide to life in the capital1 December 2018 – 31 March 2019

For more information about anything in this magazine, visit wellington.govt.nz

No internet at home? You can phone our Contact Centre any time on 04 499 4444 or use a free internet computer at one of our libraries.

We’re proud to use Aotearoa’s indigenous language in our publications. If you come across a word you don’t know, there’s an easy way to learn what it means – visit maoridictionary.co.nz

Disclaimer We make this magazine to encourage you to get involved in local events, to demonstrate the great work happening in Wellington, and to show you some of the many reasons there are to be proud of your city. Wellington City Council has, to the best of its knowledge, sourced accurate information. We will not be held responsible for any errors, changes in pricing, or misinformation.Production: Wellington City Council Communications and Engagement [email protected]

Rārangi upoku Contents3 We make it easy to… Our contact details and services

5 Wā tākaro | Playtime Low-cost family-friendly activities

6 Pitopito kōrero | News What’s happening this season

8 Ō tātou wahi | Our places What’s happening at our facilities

9 Tautaio | Eco city What we’re doing for our environment

10 Mahi toi | Capital arts New exhibitions and public art projects

12 Celebrating 40 years of Summer City Share your memories with us

Pull-out Summer events calendar and Wellington Walks guide

16 Gardens Magic Our 3-week summer concert series

18 Ngā mahi whakangahau Put it on the calendar Events supported by the Council

26 Kaupapa pūtea | Funding Ways we support projects that benefit the community

27 He tirohanga whakamuri ki te tau 2017/18 Looking back on 2017/18 How the Council performed in the year that’s been

28 Nga Kaikaunihera Your Councillors The people who represent you in Wellington

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Kia oraWe’re proud that Wellington has been judged the most liveable and “visitable” city in the world. What’s obvious as we launch into summer is that it’s also the most event-filled. Our pull-out calendar shows just how packed the next 4 months are with festivals, concerts, kids’ events and celebrations.

Kicking off on New Year’s Eve, Summer City includes exciting, family-friendly events like Gardens Magic, Kids’ Magic, the Wellington Pasifika Festival, Chinese New Year and more.

Tens of thousands of Wellingtonians will put on their party gear for the Newtown Festival and CubaDupa, and come together on 6 February to celebrate Te Rā o Waitangi.

Also in February, we will host the national Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival for the first time since 1979. It’s the biggest kapa haka festival in the world and will be a highlight of 2019.

We encourage everyone to get out and throw themselves into the things Wellington has to offer. It’s you taking part that makes Wellington truly special.

Kia manahau!

Mayor Justin Lester

Deputy Mayor Jill Day

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THIS SUMMER

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We make it easy to…

Contact us any timePhone: 04 499 4444

Free text: 3400 Email: [email protected]

Stay up to date on social media facebook.com/wellingtoncitycouncil

@wgtncc wgtncc

Remember to put your rubbish and recycling out

To download a collection calendar or iCal reminder, just search for your street at wellington.govt.nz/rubbishandrecycling

You can also pick up a 2019 collection calendar at our Service

Centre from January.

Pay your rates You can pay online or sign up to pay by direct debit in weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly instalments at

wellington.govt.nz/rates. You can also pay in person at our Service Centre at

101 Wakefield Street or any PostShop, or by phone or internet banking.

The third rates instalment is due 1 March 2019.

Help us keep Wellington workingIf you see Council property – like a

streetlight or public toilet – that needs fixing, let us know. Phone us any time on

04 499 4444 or text 3400. You can also use the smartphone app FIXiT, which is free to download – visit wellington.govt.nz/fix-it

Find out if your home needs strengthening

Book a Home Earthquake Assessment and a qualified builder will visit your home and check the things that most often cause

damage in an earthquake. Visit wellington.govt.nz/quakecheck

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A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY TIME

wellingtonzoo.com200 Daniell Street

Newtown

Your adventure at Wellington Zoo supports

conservation for wild animals in New Zealand

and around the world.

A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY TIME

wellingtonzoo.com200 Daniell Street

Newtown

Your adventure at Wellington Zoo supports

conservation for wild animals in New Zealand

and around the world.

Wā tākaro Playtime

Find out what birds do at bedtimeShake off the stress of the week with a 2-hour Twilight Tour at Zealandia this December. See how wildlife behaves as night falls and listen out for the calls of kiwi and ruru as they wake. Visit visitzealandia.com

Get the school holidays sortedAvoid those dreaded words “I’m bored” and book some school holiday fun at our rec centres, community centres, libraries, pools and botanic gardens. There are heaps of activities on offer for kids aged 5 to 14. Visit wellington.govt.nz/holidayideas

Turn screen time into interactive learning time Take advantage of your tamaiti’s fascination with all things digital and point them in the direction of Wellington City Libraries kids’ page. It’ll give them access to fun education sites where they can learn a new language, practise maths, find summer reading and more. Visit wcl.govt.nz/kids

Pat an eel while you picnicPack up a picnic or grab some sausages to throw on the barbie at the Troup Picnic Area at Otari-Wilton’s Bush. Kids love playing in the creek and you’ll hear plenty of delighted squeals when the eels turn up. It really is the the id-eel spot in summer! Visit wellington.govt.nz/otaribush

Don’t waste it, cook it!Every year Kiwis send 122,547 tonnes of food that could have been eaten to the landfill. Reduce waste and save money by tempting the kids into the kitchen with some waste-busting recipes. How about some fish and chip pie, compost cookies or lamb’s brain popcorn? Delicious! Visit lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz

Your rates help make Pōneke a fun place to live and visit. Make the most of summer in the capital with these whānau-friendly activities.

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Don't flip your lid – use your clipResidents with recycling wheelie bins will soon be getting a clip to keep a lid on it – even in the face of Wellington’s famous wind.

We’re delivering over 40,000 clips to residents who fit the criteria to own a wheelie bin.

These first clips are free for wheelie bin owners. They’re durable, recyclable, and easy to install – but our team will be there to help if you need it. Just call 04 499 4444 for a helping hand.

Visit wellington.govt.nz/wheeliebinclip

Pitopito kōrero NewsKeep your garden happy while water restrictions applyGarden watering restrictions apply during daylight saving months every year, from October to the end of March. Even-numbered houses can water their gardens on even-numbered days of the month, and odd-numbered houses on odd-numbered days. You can use a single sprinkler or irrigation system in the early morning (6am–8pm) and at night (7pm–9pm). For more information and water conservation tips visit wellingtonwater.co.nz

A layer of mulch will protect your soil from the wind and sun, so you won’t have to water (or weed!) so often. Stock up in December at the Southern Landfill – buy any Capital Compost product and you’ll get 50 percent off mulch. Find out more at wellington.govt.nz/capitalcompost

The new two-tier bike rack provides free parking and shelter for 60 bikes in the central city. It’s easy to use and protected from the weather by a bus stop-style glass shelter.

The rack has been put in near a shower and toilets for people who want to freshen up after biking into town. The public shower is open from 7.30am weekdays (later at weekends), and is well looked after by an attendant.

Check out our new covered bike rack on Grey Street

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Shimmy and shop on the waterfrontWe’re filling Wellington’s warm evenings with things to see and do on Te Aramoana. Head to Odlins Plaza for live performances and music, or even a dance class. Free Salsa @ Sunset classes run every Thursday in February from 5.30pm to 8pm.

For gifts and other goodies, check out the Wellington Underground Market at Frank Kitts Park – open every Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Stock up on fresh produce and delicious locally made food at Harbourside Market next to Te Papa, open every Sunday from 7.30am to 2pm.

Beach access for dogs is restricted over summerBecause our beaches get busy in the warmer months, there are restrictions on where you can walk your dog between 1 December and 1 March.

At Hataitai Beach, Churchill Park, Seatoun Beach and Worser Bay Beach, you can only walk your dog before 10am and after 7pm. Please keep your dog on a lead unless there’s a sign that says they can be off-lead. No dogs are allowed on Oriental Bay Beach from November to April.

Visit wellington.govt.nz/dogexercise

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Ō tātou wāhi Our places

Keep those swimming lessons going If you’ve invested time and money in swimming lessons for your child, don’t stop now. Sign up early for next term so they can reinforce the skills they’ve learned and increase muscle memory.

Book and pay before the first Monday of Term 1, and you’ll get five free entries for your child to enjoy their own swim time in the pool. Visit swimwell.nz

Have you discovered the Outer Green Belt?

This 25-kilometre length of rugged ridge tops and bush-clad open spaces stretches from Porirua all the way down to Wellington’s rugged south coast.

Because it offers so many contrasting experiences, you may have already explored some areas without realising they’re part of something bigger.

The Outer Green Belt forms an edge to the city; so close and at the same time so wild. It’s great for a range of activities, whether you’re walking the dog, blasting down a mountain bike track or enjoying a picnic.

You’ll find yourself enjoying the peace and quiet of the bush one minute, and the next you’ll be on the hill tops with incredible views for miles around. Visit wellington.govt.nz/ogbreserves

’Tis the season to visit the Southern LandfillOur tip shop, Second Treasures, is the place to go to pick up bargain gifts and decorations this Christmas. You can even drop off those unwanted presents we all get now and then (we won’t tell).

Recycle your Christmas tree for free by dropping it off at the landfill before Thursday 31 January. It’ll go on to enjoy a very worthy life – in a bag of Capital Compost. Visit wellington.govt.nz/secondtreasures

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Whether you’re splashing about in a stream or taking a quiet walk in the bush, spending time in nature is good for the body and mind. It can boost your child’s self-esteem and improve their brain development, flexibility and self-awareness.

Having positive experiences in nature also helps your child take more responsibility for the environment as they grow up. Their love for a local stream or beach will grow into a sense of guardianship, or kaitiakitanga, for the land.

For the best results, let your child take the lead. Unstructured, hands-on play gets the creative juices flowing. If they’re looking for ideas, you could help them build a hut from old fern fronds or create a mandala

Take a break from the concrete jungle-gym and explore a different sort of playground with the family.

or other picture from flowers and leaves. Search in a stream for freshwater crayfish and eels. Getting messy is part of the fun – so bring a change of clothes!

Wellington natural spaces offer endless possibilities for adventure. As well as large reserves, like Seton Nossiter Park in Belmont Gully and Trelissick Park in Ngaio, there are lots of little suburban parks that are perfect for an afternoon of scouting about.

Visit wellington.govt.nz/parks and wellington.govt.nz/stuff-for-kids

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Sound artist in residence over summerIn January, composer and performer Cory Champion takes up his post for the Toi Pōneke NZ School of Music Sound Art Residency 2018–19.

The 12-week residency offers Wellington sound artists the opportunity to develop and present unique works in an exhibition and public programmes. Visit toiponeke.nz

Coming up at Toi Pōneke GalleryThe Toi Two Hundy is your chance to snap up great art at affordable prices. Artworks are all made by Toi Pōneke studio artists and include paintings, jewellery, sculptures and more. Everything is $200 or less. The exhibition is open Tuesday 11–Friday 21 December – bring cash, EFTPOS or credit card.

From Friday 8 February to Saturday 2 March, the gallery will host an exhibition by Wellington artist Hannah Salmon. The Modern Alpha satirises powerful political and ideological systems that promote oppression, competition and financial gain.

Rebecca Hasselman’s exhibition Suspended Terrain runs from Friday 8 to Saturday 30 March. It explores ways that a thoughtful connection to the land can be expressed through paint.

Find out more at toiponeke.nz

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Portraits turn light boxes into pouwhenuaAs Aotearoa’s population becomes more diverse, the concept of cultural identity also shifts and evolves. Chevron Hassett’s exhibition in Courtenay Place Park presents portraits of young urban Māori as digital pouwhenua, situating them within the heart of the city they live in, and creating a temporary public marae ātea in Courtenay Place. A Place TŪ Be runs from Monday 17 December 2018 to Sunday 24 March 2019. Visit wellington.govt.nz/lightboxes

Get creative in our garden and win with Fresh ShootsWellington Botanic Garden is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a year-long photography competition. It’s split into four sections based on the seasons and is open to amateurs and professionals.

You can submit images of our beautiful garden in four categories – people, nature, events and creative. Every season the judges will select the winners in each category and an overall senior and junior winner.

Prizes include vouchers from Nikon NZ and Wellington Photographic Supplies, free annual membership to the Wellington Photographic Society and more. Your photo might also be featured in the magazine NZPhotographer. Find out more at excio.io/freshshoots

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Since 1979, we’ve been livening up Wellington’s warmer months with free events in our favourite spaces. We’ve brought dance to the Dell and music stars to the Soundshell, with entertainment for all ages and tastes.

Over the decades, the programme has grown to include a diverse range of family-friendly events: New Year’s Eve, Gardens Magic, Kids’ Magic, the Wellington Pasifika Festival and Te Rā o Waitangi.

We’ll be sharing some of our favourite Summer City memories on social media, and we’d love to hear yours. Post them on our Facebook page or share them with #summercity40 on Twitter or Instagram. Visit wellington.govt.nz/summercity

Celebrating 40 years of Summer City

Even plants love �ne dining.

We use Wellington’s green waste and food waste to make our weed-free, batch-tested compost.

It’s nourishing and delicious (for plants, anyway).

Available in bulk or bags.

Capital Compost

This product has met the Ministry of Health requirements for use in commercial and domestic plant growth. All our products meet New Zealand’s standard NZS4454:2005

For more information call 0508 To Grow (0508 86 4769), visit capitalcompost.co.nz or email [email protected]

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PLAN YOUR TRIP, SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS museumswellington.org.nzPart of Experience Wellington. Principal Funder Wellington City Council.

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B. When a southerly’s blowing: Escape the wind and go somewhere that will make you feel young again – like Otari-Wilton’s Bush where the 800-year-old rimu will make you feel positively child-like.

C. With a wheelchair: Wellington Botanic Garden is world-class and has lots of wheelchair friendly walkways, including the heavenly-scented Lady Norwood Rose Garden.

D. With a date: If your beau – or bae – likes long walks along the beach, they’ll love this. The red hot Red Rocks Coastal Walk is wild and rugged, and should take you 2–3 hours (depending how well the date’s going).

E. For a workout: Challenge yourself to a day walk from Parliament to Island Bay on the 12-kilometre City to Sea Walkway. Get a friend to meet you at the end with a car – or a medal!

F. With a dog: Your best friend will have a ball at the off-lead exercise area at Waihinahina Park. When they’ve slowed down a bit put them on a lead for a wander along Wellington’s newest track, Te Ara Paparārangi.

G. For the bird-nerds: Nearby Zealandia makes Polhill Reserve a birdwatcher’s paradise. Follow the blue markers along the Brooklyn Wind Turbine Route from Aro Street and look out for tīeke, hihi and kākā.

H. To impress your guests: The 2-hour Eastern Walkway goes from Breaker Bay to Tarakena Bay, giving your guests a spectacular perspective of Wellington Harbour and the Cook Strait. “Oh, this old view?” you can say, “we’ve had it forever…”.

I. For historical interest: Take the troops on a tour of the WWII fortifications at Wrights Hill. Then march them round the 1.5-hour Lookout Loop for breathtaking views of the harbour and hills.

J. After a late night: Wake up with a walk to the top of Mt Kaukau from Khandallah Park, then impress your friends with a stunning selfie from the summit – #peakbragging

Wellington Walks Ara Rēhia o Pōneke

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Whether you’re up for a challenge or just want to check out the views, there’s a walk for every Wellingtonian – and their dog. For more, visit wellington.govt.nz/walks

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A. With the kids: Tempt your tamariki to the top of Mount Victoria with the promise of playtime on the Matairangi Nature Trail. Continue along the ridgeline of the Southern Walkway.

B. When a southerly’s blowing: Escape the wind and go somewhere that will make you feel young again – like Otari-Wilton’s Bush where the 800-year-old rimu will make you feel positively child-like.

C. With a wheelchair: Wellington Botanic Garden is world-class and has lots of wheelchair friendly walkways, including the heavenly-scented Lady Norwood Rose Garden.

D. With a date: If your beau – or bae – likes long walks along the beach, they’ll love this. The red hot Red Rocks Coastal Walk is wild and rugged, and should take you 2–3 hours (depending how well the date’s going).

E. For a workout: Challenge yourself to a day walk from Parliament to Island Bay on the 12-kilometre City to Sea Walkway. Get a friend to meet you at the end with a car – or a medal!

F. With a dog: Your best friend will have a ball at the off-lead exercise area at Waihinahina Park. When they’ve slowed down a bit put them on a lead for a wander along Wellington’s newest track, Te Ara Paparārangi.

G. For the bird-nerds: Nearby Zealandia makes Polhill Reserve a birdwatcher’s paradise. Follow the blue markers along the Brooklyn Wind Turbine Route from Aro Street and look out for tīeke, hihi and kākā.

H. To impress your guests: The 2-hour Eastern Walkway goes from Breaker Bay to Tarakena Bay, giving your guests a spectacular perspective of Wellington Harbour and the Cook Strait. “Oh, this old view?” you can say, “we’ve had it forever…”.

I. For historical interest: Take the troops on a tour of the WWII fortifications at Wrights Hill. Then march them round the 1.5-hour Lookout Loop for breathtaking views of the harbour and hills.

J. After a late night: Wake up with a walk to the top of Mt Kaukau from Khandallah Park, then impress your friends with a stunning selfie from the summit – #peakbragging

Skyline Walkway

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Wellington WalksAra Rēhia o Pōneke

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Hans Pucket

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Summer Showcase I

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Rain day

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Newtown Rocksteady

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We Are Home

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Reb Fountain

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Waterfront Clean-up

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“Lucky Dip”

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Aotearoa All Stars

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Summer Showcase II

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The Mean Bones

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Star Ensemble

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Gardens MagicTue 8–Sun 27 Jan | Botanic Garden Soundshell | Free Concerts: 8pm–9.30pm | Light display: 9pm–10.30pm

Celebrate 40 years of Summer City and 150 years of our beautiful Botanic Garden with 3 weeks of memorable music. Arrive early for a great picnic spot, then enjoy the sounds of Aotearoa’s best and brightest. As the sun sets, see the gardens transform with a magical lighting display by MJF Lighting.

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Tue 8 Jan – ULTRASOUNZ

Turn back the clock for Summer City’s 40th birthday – and get your ’80s glam groove on!

Wed 9 Jan – MundiHypnotic rhythms and haunting melodies to dance you round the world.

Thu 10 Jan – Anxiety ClubFeel-good indie anthems of heartache and despair.

Fri 11 Jan – Hans PucketEnergetic eclectic guitar power-popsters. Support: Earth to Zena.

Sat 12 Jan – Jane Siberry/Anthonie Tonnon Fantastic other-worldly musical storytellers – Canadian icon Jane Siberry and New Zealand’s Anthonie Tonnon.

Sun 13 Jan – Summer Showcase I A summer selection of top singers and songwriters – Helen Lomas, Peyton Morete, Liam Poole, Frances Leeds and more.

Mon 14 Jan – Rain day

Tue 15 Jan – Newtown RocksteadyMove yourself to Welly’s favourite rocksteady reggae ska heavy hitters.

Wed 16 Jan – We Are HomeA fresh blend of original funkadelic rock to make you think, smile, feel and dance.

Thu 17 Jan – Reb FountainMountain-strong, feather-soft songs to charm your boots off. Support: Bill Hickman.

Fri 18 Jan – Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz OrchestraJazz classics to celebrate 80+ years of making music. Swing dance the night away or sit and imbibe the vibe.

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Sat 19 Jan – "Lucky Dip"Roll up for a surprise magical mystery – all will be revealed on the night.

Sun 20 Jan – Awerangi: Mana WāhinePowerhouse vocals meets kapa haka, taonga pūoro and a nine-piece neo-soul band.


Tue 22 Jan – Aotearoa All StarsBoogie down to classic 1970s–2000s funk, reggae and disco through to new te reo Māori music.

Wed 23 Jan – Summer Showcase IIAn ambient array of solos, duos and trios – A.U.R.A, CL-AUDIO, Kuki Koori and more.

Thu 24 Jan – The Mean BonesA shamanic, jazz-damaged double trombone attack on deep voodoo grooves. Support: Uncle Silverback.

Fri 25 Jan – Orchestra Wellington Star EnsembleStars from Orchestra Wellington play a sunny mix of modern and traditional classics.

Sat 26 Jan – Summer Showcase IIIA global taster of solos, duos and trios – Matias Ceballos, CL-audio DUB, Sam Manzanza, Fernando Figueroa Trío Latino and more.

Sun 27 Jan – Miho’s Jazz OrchestraAfro-Cuban flute meets J-pop and irresistibly uplifting dance-happy grooves.


For daily updates, check our Facebook page. See the full programme at wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic

Ngā mahi whakangahau Put it on the calendarCheck out some of the exciting events the Council is supporting over summer. For more, visit wellington.govt.nz/events

Lifestyle Sports Scottish Night of Miles4pm–7pm, Sat 8 Dec | Basin Reserve

Free, fun, one-mile running races for everyone (including Father Christmas). The Scottish Night of Miles fundraises for Bellyful NZ.

Christmas in Strathmore Park12noon–3pm, Sat 8 Dec | Raukawa Reserve Free

Come along for an afternoon of festive fun for friends and whānau.

Messiah7.30pm, Sat 8 Dec | Michael Fowler Centre

This performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah features English conductor Nicholas McGegan and The Tudor Consort. Visit nzso.org.nz

Khandallah Village Street Fair 10am–2pm, Sun 9 Dec | Ganges Road

Come along for a variety of stalls and entertainment, brought to you by Rotary Khandallah. Visit khandallahfair.nz

Johnsonville Community Christmas Parade11am, Sat 1 Dec | Johnsonville shopping triangle | Free

Join thousands of other spectators for an exciting parade of festive floats, colourful characters and Santa himself.

Colourful Kilbirnie Christmas and Kaleidollision10am–2pm, Sun 2 Dec | Bay Road | Free

Celebrate the season in Kilbirnie! The parade starts at 10.30am.

Thorndon Fair10am–3pm, Sun 2 Dec | Tinakori Road and Hill Street

Great stalls, an entertainment zone and yummy food – this huge street fair has something for everyone. Visit thorndonfair.nz

Christmas Brass6.30pm, Fri 7 Dec | Cathedral of St Paul

Get into the Yuletide spirit with the NZSO Visit nzso.org.nz

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The 12 Storytimes of ChristmasMon 10–Fri 21 Dec | Wellington City Libraries Free

Celebrate the season at festive family storytimes at your local library. Visit wcl.govt.nz

After Hours: Racing the Wellington 5005pm, Thu 13 Dec | Wellington Museum | Koha

The Wellington 500 is back, kind of. Join Capital Model Racers for an open public RC tournament, featuring a purpose -built RC racetrack smack in the middle. The exhibition runs until 13 January. Visit museumswellington.org.nz

Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of ImmortalitySat 15 Dec–Mon 22 Apr | Toi Art at Te Papa

China’s ancient treasures, the 2,300 year old terracotta warriors, are coming to Te Papa this summer. Book now at tepapa.nz/terracottawarriors

BLACKCAPS v Sri LankaSat 15–Wed 19 Dec | Basin Reserve

Experience the Blackcaps taking on Sri Lanka in the first test of the tour. Visit ticketek.co.nz/cricket

Christmas Pops7.30pm, Sat 15 Dec | Michael Fowler Centre

The NZSO perform works from composers such as Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky – including a selection from The Nutcracker. Visit nzso.org.nz

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New Year’s Eve8pm–12 midnight, Mon 31 Dec | Whairepo Lagoon at Frank Kitts Park | Free

Ring in the new year on the waterfront with a night of music, dancing and fireworks. Visit wellington.govt.nz/newyear

Waterfront Clean-Up 12 noon, Fri 18 Jan | Wellington Waterfront Free

Join Wellington Museum and help keep our waterfront clean and beautiful. You’ll learn about our harbour and best-practice recycling with experts from Sustainable Coastlines. Register to take part at sustainablecoastlines.org/events

After Hours: Paul Ubana Jones 8pm, Fri 18 Jan | Wellington Museum | Koha

Join this three-time New Zealand music award winner for folk rock/blues fusion on the waterfront. You’ll hear the classics along with new songs from his 10th album. Visit museumswellington.org.nz

Summer in the SanctuaryWed 9 Jan–Sun 27 Jan | Zealandia

A series of nature events for young people. Explore where few visitors venture, release your inner nature-artist or find time to focus on the finer details to create a perfect portrait. Visit visitzealandia.com

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Gardens Magic8pm–9.30pm, Tue 8–Sun 27 Jan | Soundshell, Wellington Botanic Garden Free

Our summer series of free concerts is back, featuring fantastic local music and a magical lighting installation. See pages 16–17 for details. Visit wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic

Wellington Pasifika Festival 12 noon–6pm, Sat 19 Jan | Odlins Plaza Free

Take a tour of the Pacific Islands and sample the sound and flavours special to each culture. Visit wellington.govt.nz/pasifika

Interislander Capital Classic 8.30am–2.30pm, Sun 27 Jan | Oriental Bay

Set yourself an open water challenge in the capital! Visit oceanswim.co.nz

Welly Bomb CompSat 2 Feb | Taranaki Wharf jump platform

Are you the next Welly Bomb King or Queen? Make a splash on the waterfront and compete for great prizes.

Wellington Wine & Food Festival 11am–7pm, Sat 2 Feb | Waitangi Park

An outdoor festival of wine, food and live music. Visit wineandfoodfestival.co.nz

BLACKCAPS v India ODISun 3 Feb | Westpac Stadium

This season the world’s best players are coming to our backyard! Team India play with a thrilling style and the passion of their fans is not to be missed. Visit ticketek.co.nz

Victorian Picnic11am–3pm, Sun 3 Feb | Soundshell, Wellington Botanic Garden | Free

Enjoy a picnic under the trees with fun Victorian-inspired activities and entertainment. We’re celebrating the Botanic Garden’s 150th anniversary all year – you can find more events at wellington.govt.nz/botanicgarden

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Pack a picnic, grab the gang and head to the Dell to be entertained. Mr Lam Sam’s Musical Mayhem Show, fun with big bubbles, Tarrant Dancers and more. Visit wellington.govt.nz/kids-magic

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Two hundred and fifty years after his first landing in New Zealand, Captain Cook takes you on a stroll around significant historical sites, and finds himself “thinking again” about the impact of his arrival. Bookings essential. Visit barbarian.co.nz

Kotahi 2pm–7pm, Wed 6 Feb | Kahurangi School, Strathmore Park | Free

This annual all-ages music concert celebrates local artists and our diverse community.

Pipes in the Park10am–3.30pm, Sat 9 Feb | Waitangi Park | Free

This is Wellington’s Highland Games, featuring pipe bands, dancers and Celtic music, food and entertainment for all.

Chinese New Year Festival7pm–9pm, Sat 9 and 10.30am–5pm, Sun 10 February | TSB & Shed 6, Wellington Waterfront

A showcase of all things Asian: food, craft, international performers, dance, family-fun and free rides all blended with a Kiwi flavour! Saturday night is the East Meets West Show, and Sunday is Festival Day. Visit chinesenewyear.co.nz

Island Bay Festival – Day in the Bay 10am–5pm, Sun 10 Feb | Shorland Park | Free

A unique, family-focussed day with something for everyone – entertainment, food stalls, activities and more. Visit islandbayfestival.org.nz

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Bring your friends and whānau for kai, kapa haka and live music to celebrate Aotearoa’s national day. Visit wellington.govt.nz/waitangi


Nairn Street Preservation Society: Edible Weeds & Flowers 10am, Sun 10 Feb | Nairn Street Cottage | $15

Learn about the benefits and health properties of edible weeds and flowers that may already be growing in your backyard. Bookings essential – visit museumswellington.org.nz

BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS v India – T20Sun 10 Feb | Westpac Stadium

For the first time ever, India’s men and women in blue will face our BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS on the same day. It’ll be a festival of colourful cricket not to be missed. Visit ticketek.co.nz

SKYCITY Breakers v Illawarra Hawks7pm, Thu 14 Feb | TSB Arena

The SKYCITY NZ Breakers return for their first game in Wellington since 2004 against the Illawarra Hawks this Valentine’s Day. Visit ticketmaster.co.nz

After Hours: Orchestra of Spheres8.30pm, Thu 14 Feb | Wellington Museum Koha

Wellington psychfuzzdance favourites play a special one-off show. Visit museumswellington.org.nz

Summer Shakespeare – Hamlet7pm, Tue–Sat & 4pm, Sun; Fri 15 Feb–Sat 2 Mar | The Dell, Botanic Garden

Bring a picnic to the beautiful gardens for Shakespeare’s most famous play. Visit summershakespeare.nz

Brendon Foot Supersite Round the BaysFrom 7.45am, Sun 17 Feb | Frank Kitts Park to Kilbirnie Park

With a 6.5-kilometre fun run/walk, buggy walk, 10-kilometre and half-marathon, there’s an option for everyone in this iconic event. Visit wellingtonaroundthebays.co.nz

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Te Matatini 2019 – Te Matatini ki te AoWed 20–Sun 24 Feb | Westpac Stadium

This biennial festival started in 1972 and is now the world’s largest celebration of Māori traditional performing arts. Visit tematatini.co.nz

Remote7.30pm, Thu 21 Feb | Space Place | $20

Annabel Alpers’ project is a live sonic experience under the Planetarium dome, as constellations and galaxies fly by. Visit museumswellington.org.nz

The Performance Arcade10am–11pm, Thu 21–Sun 24 Feb & Thu 28 Feb–Sun 3 Mar | Waitangi Promenade | Free

Shipping containers are transformed into venues for performance art, installation, dance, sonic art, interactive media, culinary arts, theatre and live music. Visit theperformancearcade.com

Classical Journey7.30pm, Wed 27 Feb | Michael Fowler Centre

Conducted by Hamish McKeich and featuring Rossini’s Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri, Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Prokofiev’s – Symphony No. 1 and Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn. Visit nzso.org.nz

NZ Fringe Festival Fri 1–Sat 23 Mar | Various venues

See something new and different at the largest and boldest Fringe festival in New Zealand. For 23 days, local and international artists present cutting-edge art in all genres. Visit fringe.co.nz

Newtown Festival Street Fair9.30am–5pm, Sun 3 Mar | The streets of central Newtown | Free

Everyone is invited to New Zealand’s largest free music festival and street fair. 14 stages, 420+ stalls, delicious food, fun for all! Visit newtownfestival.org.nz

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Bring your family and friends for the second test of the tour. Visit ticketek.co.nz

Bowlzilla9am–6pm, Sat 9 Mar | Waitangi Skate Park Free to watch

Don’t miss the SBNZ National Skateboard Park/Bowl Titles. Visit bowlzilla.net

NZCT Wellington Dragon Boat Festival From 9am, Sat 9–Sun 10 Mar | Wellington Waterfront | Free to watch

A weekend of fierce competition on the water, celebrating the festival’s 35th anniversary. Visit dragonboatfestival.co.nz

Out in the Park10.30am–4pm, Sat 16 Mar | Civic Square | Free

Wellington’s Queer Fair since 1986, with stalls, activities, food and all-day entertainment featuring local performers. Visit wellingtonpridefestival.org.nz

Wellington International Pride Parade6pm, Sat 16 Mar | Courtenay Place to Odlins Plaza | Free

Enjoy a whirlwind of colour and noise at this celebration of our LGBTIQ+ communities. Visit wipp.nz

Jim Beam Homegrown1pm, Sat 23 Mar | Wellington Waterfront

New Zealand’s most epic Kiwi music festival with 42 acts across five stages. Visit homegrown.net.nz

The Planets7.30pm, Sat 30 Mar | Michael Fowler Centre

This concert features Holst’s The Planets and Berlioz’s La Mort de Cléopâtre. Visit nzso.org.nz

CubaDupa Street FestivalSat 30-Sun 31 Mar | Cuba Quarter | Free

Celebrate creative Wellington, with a splash of international flavour, transforming the street and delighting the senses with more than 140 acts. Visit cubadupa.co.nz

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Arts and Culture FundThis fund supports projects that best fit our priorities: the city as a hothouse for talent, Wellington as a region of confident identities, active and engaged people, and our creative future through technology. Closes: 31 March

Tawa Community Grants$15,000 is available annually for local groups delivering community projects in Tawa. Closes: 28 February

Creative Communities Funding SchemeThis scheme is a partnership between the Council and Creative New Zealand. It can support a range of local arts projects, including workshops, performances and exhibitions. Closes: 28 February

CH Izard BequestThis fund supports organisations working with disadvantaged groups and communities. Closes: 31 March

Kaupapa pūtea FundingWe have a range of funding opportunities available for community projects. Visit wellington.govt.nz/funding

NZ International Comedy Festival photo by Jack Design

He tirohanga whakamuri ki te tau 2017/18 Looking back on 2017/18

5.3mdomestic airline passengers entered Wellington

2051submissions received for Our 10-Year Plan, more than double than the last time we consulted

5000+people attended the Māori Language Week street parade

corporate greenhouse gas emissions (90,076 tonnes)

2.8% 1.2mvisits to swimming pools

Social and recreation

93%of residents believe Wellington has a culturally rich and a diverse arts scene

Cultural wellbeing

A1grading for drinking water quality

Cultural wellbeing

725,214visits to Wellington Museums and 1.5 million to Te Papa

Cultural wellbeing

34%increase in value of residential building consents to $440 million

Urban development

In May, Wellington was named the world’s most liveable city in a Deutsche Bank study for the second year running. Here at the Council we continued to deliver more than 400 quality services to residents and improve our city’s resilience.

7429submissions received on Wellington transport initiatives

Transport

You can read more about the Council’s performance in our Annual Report 2017/18 – visit wellington.govt.nz/annualreport

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Ngā Kaikaunihera – representing you in Wellington

Wellington City Councillors are elected by Wellington residents every 3 years. Their role is to represent the views of residents and help the Council make the best decisions for the city. Not sure which ward you’re in? Check wellington.govt.nz/wards

Northern Ward

Justin Lester (Mayor)

04 499 4444 [email protected]

Chair: Council

Portfolio Leader: Arts and Culture, Major City Projects

David Lee


Portfolio Leader: Technology, Innovation & Enterprise, Climate Change

Southern Ward

Jill Day (Deputy Mayor)


Chair: Long-term and Annual Plan Committee

Portfolio Leader: Children and Young People, Governance, Māori Partnerships

Malcolm Sparrow


Chair: Regulatory Process Committee

Portfolio Leader: Community Resilience

Peter Gilberd


Portfolio Leader: City Scientist, Natural Environment

Fleur Fitzsimons


Portfolio Leader: Living Wage, Recreation, Social Development – City Safety, Community Facilities

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Diane Calvert


Portfolio Leader: Community Planning and Community Engagement

Andy Foster


Chair: Finance, Audit and Risk Management Subcommittee

Portfolio Leader: Urban Development, Finance, Predator Free Wellington, Karori Framework

Chris Calvi-Freeman


Portfolio Leader: Transport Strategy and Operations

Sarah Free


Chair: Grants Subcommittee

Portfolio Leader: Public Transport, Cycling and Walking

Brian Dawson


Portfolio Leader: Housing, Social Development (excluding City Safety)

Simon Marsh


Portfolio Leader: Economic Development, Events, Small Business (joint)

Nicola Young


Portfolio Leader: Arts and Culture (associate), Central City Projects, Education Partnerships

Simon Woolf


Chair: Council Controlled Organisations Subcommittee

Portfolio Leader: Wellington Ambassador Tourism, Small Business (joint), Sport

Iona Pannett


Chair: City Strategy Committee

Portfolio Leader: Infrastructure, Sustainability

Lambton Ward

Onslow-Western Ward

Eastern Ward

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