Our Wellington
Your free guide
to life in the capital
Tō Tātou Pōneke
1 April–15 June 2017
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On the cover
We all have a role to play in building a
more resilient Wellington – a city that
can thrive no matter what the future
brings. Turn to page 18 to read about
what we’re doing to make Wellington
stronger, today and tomorrow.
We’re proud to use te reo
Māori 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
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We all love Wellington. The city is humming at the moment, with
so much to see and do, and so many exciting things happening.
This year is all about building on that momentum – doing more
to make this an even better place to live, work and play.
We’re working hard to improve Wellington’s transport,
grow our economy, and build new affordable and social
housing for our city.
At the same time, the recent earthquakes have reminded us
that we have a big job ahead of us in making our city more
resilient. It’s about preparing now to make sure we are
safe in the future. In this edition of Our Wellington, you’ll
find information about what the Council is doing to make
Wellington safer, and find things we can all do to help
prepare our homes and our families.
Justin Lester
Mayor of Wellington
Paul Eagle
Deputy Mayor
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Playtime
Your rates per day
The rates you pay cover a wide range of things that, together,
help make Wellington the 12th most livable city in the world.
We set the rates each year as part of our
annual plan. In 2016/17, the average
rates bill worked out to around $5.94 per
day. This funding goes towards things
like building and maintaining facilities,
ensuring you have safe water to
drink, keeping roads and footpaths
at a high standard, and supporting
the democratic process.
You can have your say on how we run
the city during the next financial year by
reading and making a submission on the
Council’s Annual Plan 2017/18. Turn to
page 32 to find out more.
Here are some of the ways your
rates help make Wellington the
place of the possible.
$0.25
Governance
Economic
development
Includes Venues | Tourism promotion
Free weekend parking
$5.94
per day
$0.38
Urban
development
Includes Wellington Waterfront
Town planning | Heritage
See reproduction dinosaurs, feel a real fossil, and try your hand at
fossil excavation at Wellington Botanic Garden. A free exhibition about
dinosaurs and plants that lived in New Zealand is on at the Treehouse
Visitor Centre until Sunday 30 April.
Cultural wellbeing
Includes Galleries and museums
Community events | City Archives
$2.13
$1.47
Social and
recreation
Includes Recreation facilities
Libraries | Social housing
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Take the little ones for a swim
With summer over, it’s time to take your water babies indoors for a splash.
The good news is that it’s free for under-5s to swim at our pools. With four
locations – Karori, Tawa, Kilbirnie and Johnsonville – your pre-schooler
can be a free-pooler wherever they live in Wellington.
Travel back in time at the Treehouse
$0.56
Includes Roads | Footpaths
Cycle facilities
We know Wellington can get a little…windy…so if it’s blowing a gale,
check the direction before heading out to play. If there’s a southerly, try
Seton Nossiter Park or Massey Memorial. Northerly? Try Scorching Bay.
Khandallah and Homebush parks should both be good in a norwester,
while Central Park and Otari-Wilton’s Bush are worth checking out
whichever way the wind blows.
Leap, step, and jump across the ridgeline of Mt Victoria on the new
Matairangi Nature Trail. These new play features were inspired by
different natural habitats. Slither down the slide like an eel or hop across
wetlands like a long-legged native bird.
$0.28
Transport
Find somewhere to play on a gusty old day
Discover our new nature trail
Includes Decisions | Consultations
Elections
$0.87
Your rates also help make Wellington a fun place
to live and visit. Make the most of ngahuru in the
capital with these whānau-friendly activities.
Environment
Includes Water and sewerage
services | Rubbish/recycling
Parks and walkways
Make screen time learning time
Can’t get your kids interested in your dusty old encyclopaedia?
Visit wcl.govt.nz/kids to get free access to a range of entertaining
(but educational!) websites your children will love. They can learn
a new language, explore countries around the world, play maths
games and more.
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Did you know?
Want to know what happens to
your recycling?
We need eagle-eyed volunteers to keep our city safe
We operate closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the central city, in partnership
with the Police. The cameras are a valuable tool in helping to prevent and reduce crime,
identify vulnerable people, and make the city safer. We need volunteers to help monitor
them, and report back to Police and the Council’s Local Host team. To find out more, visit
wellington.govt.nz/cctv-volunteers
You can help welcome refugees
to Wellington
In the past year, the capital has welcomed
refugees from countries including Syria,
Colombia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Iraq,
Myanmar and Thailand. We partner with
the Red Cross and other agencies that
support these new Wellingtonians in the
resettlement process. If you’re interested
in helping these families by volunteering or
donating goods, visit redcross.org.nz
For a weekly guide to life in the
capital, sign up to receive our
weekly enewsletter My Wellington.
Visit wellington.govt.nz/enewsletters
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See and be seen this autumn
The days are getting shorter so it’s time to
check your lights. Lock your bike with the
lights turned on and take 200 long strides.
If you can see the lights, then you are
good to go.
You need white on the front and red on
the back – it’s the law, not fashion!
First, we take it to Oji Fibre Solutions in
Seaview where it’s sorted into big bins
and bales. Aluminium and steel are sent
down the road to Macaulay Metals, and
then to China to be reprocessed. Coloured
glass goes to O-I NZ in Auckland, where it’s
melted down to make more bottles and jars.
Paper and cardboard goes to Auckland
and Tokoroa, where it’s re-pulped to make
corrugated cardboard for packaging and
board for cardboard boxes.
Not sure if you can recycle something?
Find out at wellington.govt.nz/
recycling-directory
Grab a tip shop bargain online
What’s better than a browse through the bargains at Second
Treasures? Doing it from the comfort of your own whare! The
landfill’s salvaged goods shop is now on Trade Me, where a
selection of interesting items will be listed.
To find us, head to the community member profiles at
trademe.co.nz and search for “tipshop”. If you like what you
see, you can add us to your favourites from the listing page.
Stop binning your bread and save a whole lot of dough
Bread is the most wasted food in New Zealand, with Kiwis throwing
out more than $51,000 worth a year. The ideal place for it is in the
freezer – just defrost or toast each slice as needed. When you’re
unpacking your groceries, move the old stuff in the fridge to the
front (or to the top of the vege drawer) so you’ll use it first. For more
food (and money) saving tips, check out lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz
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The low-down on Learn to Swim
Swimming lessons are fun, good exercise, and an essential part of staying
safe around water, says Karori Learn to Swim team leader Nicola Fredericks.
How old do you need to be to start
Learn to Swim lessons?
Tamariki need to be 5 months or older to
start Learn to Swim classes. And there’s no
age limit – we offer classes for adults too.
learn. Like anything else, it takes practice –
you can speed up the process by spending
more time at the pool. Come early to your
class or stay after for a free swim.
How fast will my child progress?
How long should my child take
classes for?
Children learn to swim at different rates.
Some skills, like breathing and breaststroke
kick, are more complex and take longer to
We recommend all students are able to
swim at least 200 metres continuously
before stopping lessons.
Take the first steps towards learning to swim today
1. Choose a pool: Wellington
Regional Aquatic Centre
in Kilbirnie, Karori
Pool, Keith Spry Pool
in Johnsonville, Tawa
Pool, or Freyberg Pool
& Fitness Centre (adult
classes only).
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2. Find out which class
is best for you:
Book a swim level
assessment through our
website wellington.govt.
nz/learntoswim or phone
04 499 4444.
3. Enrol in a class:
Term 3 bookings open
5 July. The cost per
lesson ranges from
$10.80 to $15.50.
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Our places
At home
Say hello to Newtown’s new
community space
Keeping your home warm and dry
Kia Ora Newtown is a place where local
residents and businesses can share their
thoughts about the suburb’s future. The
community can also find out about projects
happening in the area, and local Council
services available.
If your home can’t keep the weather out, moisture levels rise
and rot forms. This can cause health problems for you and
your family and damage the structure of the building.
Drop in to 6 Constable Street, Newtown for
a chat any time between 10am and 3pm,
Monday to Friday.
Common signs your building is leaking
Maintenance checklist
• Ceiling linings may be sagging
• Fixings, such as screws and nails,
may show signs of rust/corrosion
Looking after the outside of your home
will help keep it weathertight. Before the
bad winter weather arrives:
• Floor surfaces may be uneven or sagging
• clear your roof gutters
• Carpet could be stained or rotting, carpet
fixings could be rusty
• inspect roof flashings/
membranes/claddings
• Vinyl floor coverings could be lifting
• clean and recoat roof and wall finishes
• Walls and ceiling linings could have
mould on them (though this could also
be caused by poor ventilation)
• inspect window and door
flashings and glass seals
• Skirting and architraves around windows
and doors could be swollen or decaying
• make sure your foundations are
properly ventilated.
• Materials or surfaces may be stained
or discoloured
If you have a question about your home or
a house you’re looking to buy, phone our
Building Resilience Team on 04 499 4444.
Fancy a dip?
We run five indoor pools and two outdoor
pools in Wellington, including Freyberg
Pool & Fitness Centre on Oriental Parade.
This modernist public swimming pool
was opened in 1963, and named after
WWI hero (and champion swimmer)
Bernard Cyril Freyberg.
We refurbished the facility over summer,
so its 33-metre pool, spas, sauna, and steam
room are looking better than ever. Children
under 5 can swim for free, and the standard
entry cost is also subsidised – $6 for adults,
$3.70 for children aged 5–14. Find out more
at wellington.govt.nz/freyberg
If price is a barrier for you, you may be eligible for our Leisure Card, which gives cardholders
a discount on recreation activities in Wellington. Go to wellington.govt.nz/leisurecard
or phone 04 499 4444
• Musty smells
What to do if you have a leaky building
• A building surveyor should carry out
an inspection of the property, noting
leaks and their source, areas of potential
concern, and suggest possible fixes.
• In most cases, you will need to apply
for a building consent.
• You may also want to talk to a quantity
surveyor and architect to get a good
understanding of how much work will
need to be done and the likely cost.
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• inspect and replace sealants
Capital arts
Coming up at Toi Pōneke Gallery
mn to see dynamic
Visit Toi Pōneke Gallery over autu
blished local
exhibitions by emerging and esta
ly, and entry is
artists. Exhibitions change month
Street, or go to
free. Visit us at 61–69 Abel Smith
ore information.
wellington.govt.nz/toiponeke for m
International Connections –
An artist residency forum
Magical Māori Mystery Tour
of Wellington
5.30pm, Wed 12 Apr | Adam
Auditorium, City Gallery Wellington
Apr–Jun | Courtenay Place Park
Light Boxes
Hear internationally acclaimed visual
artists speak about their practice and
residency experiences. This panel
discussion will feature Berlin-based
performance artist and curator Janine
Curated by Tina Makereti, this light
box project includes new writing by
Debbie Broughton in a textual art piece
Eisenaecher, who is the 2017 Goethe
Institut Artist in Residence.
designed by Johnson Witehira. Magical
Māori Mystery Tour of Wellington
engages elements of pastiche and
parody to both explore Māori histories
of Wellington and critique the
way they are represented.
Kōhikohiko exhibition, Toi Pōneke Gallery, 2016
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Eco-city
ZEALANDIA
BY NIGHT
Get into nature this autumn
It’s the Year of Children in the Garden and we’re sowing seeds for the future by helping
your little ones get their hands dirty and thumbs green! The new Children’s Garden
at the Botanic Garden will be ready to explore in spring, and in the meantime there
are plenty of other events and activities to enjoy in the great outdoors.
To find out more, visit wellington.govt.nz/yearofkids
Experience a 2.5-hour journey
into nature by torchlight
www.visitzealandia.com/tours
Interested in Wellington’s wild
side? Sign up to receive our
quarterly enewsletter Branch Out
at wellington.govt.nz/enewsletters
Want to know more about how we’re going to
make Wellington the first city in New Zealand to
be predator-free? Sign up for the Predator Free
enewsletter at wellington.govt.nz/predatorfree
Get planting with a
restoration group
The health of Wellington’s green spaces is thanks
in large part to the many volunteers that revegetate
our city with eco-sourced native plants. These
areas provide a home for our native birds, lizards,
and insects, as well as adding to the capital’s
natural beauty.
If you’d like to give your time and skills to help care
for Wellington’s environment, you can find a group
to get involved with at naturespace.org.nz
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Begging –
how our Local
Hosts are helping
Begging is a complicated
issue that is becoming more
common in New Zealand.
We’re working with social
agencies to deal with
begging in the capital, and
our street ambassadors have
an important role to play.
Recent audits show that, on an average
day, there are about 15 people begging on
the capital’s streets. This number is small
compared to other main cities, but our goal
is to end begging completely.
We believe the first step in helping people in
this situation is to build a relationship with
them. Our Local Hosts are often the first
contact that people who are begging have
with the Council.
The reasons people beg are different for
each person, says Local Host supervisor
Ross Thornton. “The person isn’t the
problem, the person has problems, so we
engage, build trust, and encourage social
agency interactions.”
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Our team can then offer advice on what
services and support are available.
“One of the many services we can help them
with is getting ID. It’s the simplest of things
but makes all the difference with getting
them housed, applying for work and going
through the bureaucratic process.”
In 2016, the Council commissioned a report
into begging and asked for public feedback.
What we found is that a response like
introducing a ban would push desperate
people to the margins even further, and
could lead to criminal activity.
Instead, we decided to find ways to deal with
the underlying causes, such as the lack of
cheap housing, disconnected communities,
and addiction and mental health problems.
It’s important that all Wellingtonians can
enjoy and feel safe in our public spaces. If you
are concerned about someone who is begging,
you can phone us on 04 499 4444. If you think
the behaviour of someone begging is unlawful,
phone Wellington Police on 04 381 2000.
To find out more about our approach to
begging, visit wellington.govt.nz/begging
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A stronger Wellington,
today and tomorrow
The Kaikoura earthquake on 14 November was a wake-up
call for Wellington. While science and history have told us to
prepare for a big shake, there’s no reminder quite as powerful
as the real thing, says Mayor Justin Lester.
It could have been worse, of course, and
our job now is to keep strengthening
our city and communities so we can
respond effectively and recover quickly
if another one hits.
We also want to make sure we’re thinking
about the other stresses – physical, social
and economic – Wellington might face in
the future. To do this, we’re introducing
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the best local solutions with the support
of leading thinkers from around the world.
Making our city safer
While buildings and infrastructure in the
capital have generally been built tough,
there’s more we can do to keep people safe.
help Wellington building owners to secure
unreinforced masonry on their properties.
These Victorian and Edwardian buildings
are precious and contribute hugely to
the character of the city. In their existing
condition, however, they present a serious
hazard to people in the street. Falling
masonry has been responsible for many
earthquake-related deaths in New Zealand
and overseas.
We want to get this work done as soon
as possible, so as well as contributing
$1 million to the fund, we’ll be doing
everything we can to make sure building
owners get it done within 12 months.
We’re also strengthening Wellington’s roads,
retaining walls, tunnels and bridges, and
making our water supply and wastewater
systems more resilient – all so Wellingtonians
can feel more secure about their future.
Getting support from the
global community
While earthquakes are the obvious thing
for us to prepare for at the moment, there
are other factors we need to think about for
the medium and long-term stability of our
region. These include sea level rise, possible
economic downturn, and the sustainability
of our food networks, water services, and
energy supply.
Among the projects we’re supporting this
year is a joint fund with the Government to
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Internationally, there’s a move to build
stronger, future-focussed cities. To tap into
this growing body of knowledge, we’ve
joined a worldwide community that’s looking
at ways to withstand and recover from these
physical, social, and economic challenges.
100 Resilient Cities (100RC) – Pioneered by
the Rockefeller Foundation connects us with
a range of international experts, as well as
financial and logistical support.
As part of the 100RC programme, we’ve
worked with local organisations to come
up with more than 20 projects to make
Wellington a more resilient city. Some
of these projects are already happening,
while others will need support from the
community and other organisations.
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These projects are outlined in the Wellington
Resilience Strategy, which you can read on
our website at wellington.govt.nz/resilient
A healthy city is built from
healthy homes
Safe, warm housing is a basic human need,
and it’s also vital to the city’s resilience.
Healthy homes not only help people thrive,
they also provide refuge and workplaces
after a natural disaster.
One of the first things I did after the election
was to set up a Mayoral Task Force on
housing to tackle the escalating issue of
housing affordability in the capital.
Wellingtonians working together
Of course, the actions you take to improve
your community and make your home safer
are as important as anything the Council or
Government can do. After all, it’s the people
who make Wellington the vibrant, inclusive,
and creative place we all love.
Meeting your neighbours, tying piles to
foundations, growing your own food,
reinforcing or removing brick chimneys,
reducing your waste – these small things help
create a more robust and resourceful city.
Over the past few months I joined the
thousands of Wellingtonians who’ve
installed water tanks outside their homes – I’m really proud that local people haven’t
needed prompting to understand the
importance of storing a lot of water.
My wife Liz and I also sat down and
prepared an emergency plan for our family.
In the event of a big quake, storm, or other
emergency, we know where we’ll meet up,
and our daughters know what to do and
where to go.
We all have a role to play in building a
stronger, more resilient Wellington – a
city that can thrive no matter what the
future brings.
This task force will look at a range of issues,
including homelessness, social housing,
housing affordability schemes for first home
buyers, the rental market, and housing density.
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Events
Put it on the calendar
Events supported by Wellington City Council
April
Kea Walk-Through
Open now | Wellington Zoo
Entry charges apply
Get up close to curious kea at Wellington
Zoo’s new walk-through kea experience.
Explore the Zoo’s love story to New Zealand
in Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha – from
the coast of little blue penguins, through
farmland to bush, through to the alpine
forest of kea.
Berhampore Nursery Open Day
10am–2pm, Sat 8 Apr | Emerson Street,
Berhampore | Free
This is your one chance this year to visit
our native plant nursery. Come along to
find out what to plant for native birds and
insects, and for wind protection. Get advice
on what will thrive in our harsh coastal
environment. There will be plants for sale,
guided tours, expert talks, and more.
ASEAN Southeast Asian Night Market
4pm–10pm, Sat 1–Sun 2 Apr | Wellington
Waterfront (Te Papa Promenade and
Odlins Plaza) | Free
Celebrate the foods, crafts, and culture of
Southeast Asia. Most of the 10 member
states of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) are represented
at the festival – Cambodia, Indonesia,
Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma),
the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand,
and Vietnam.
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For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444
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Events
Events
Wahine 49th
Anniversary
10am, Mon 10 Apr
Wellington Museum | Free
Wellington Museum will mark the
49th anniversary of the Wahine
Disaster with the laying of
a wreath and events
throughout the day.
Getting Clucky
Dinosaurs in the Gardens
1pm–3pm, Wed 12–Mon 17 Apr | Wellington
Museum | Gold coin donation
April School Holidays | Wellington Botanic
Garden | Entry charges apply
Wellingtonians can carry on with their
Kirkcaldie & Stains’ Easter tradition and
collect an egg from Clucky the hen. Clucky
comes from the long-running department
store, which closed early last year. She
appeared every Easter for many years
dispensing marshmallow eggs, and you
can experience the same at Wellington
Museum this Easter.
Step back in time 200 million years, and
come face to face with New Zealand’s
prehistoric dinosaurs. Discover an amazing
lost world, brought to life with dinosaur
encounters, guided walks, discovery
trails, and more. To get full details and
book your dinosaur encounter, visit
wellington.govt.nz/yearofkids
Mon 17–Fri 21 Apr | Thistle Hall | Free
Play by Play is a week-long interactive
exhibition showcasing videogames
created by New Zealand and international
developers. It’s a great opportunity for
children (of all ages) and their parents to
learn about the local industry and how to
get involved.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt
10am–1pm, Sun 16 Apr | Nairn Street Cottage
Gold coin donation
With the cottage as your hunting ground,
seek high and low to find the hidden
Easter eggs in a variation
on the traditional Easter
event. Bookings essential at
museumswellington.org.nz
School Holiday Programme at
Space Place: About Time!
April School Holidays at Capital E
Mon 17–Fri 28 Apr | Capital E,
Queens Wharf | Free
Alana Haines Australasian Awards
Fri 14–Mon 17 Apr | St James Theatre
For tickets, visit ticketek.co.nz
The AHA Awards is the largest biennial
classical and contemporary dance awards,
with 560 outstanding Australasian dancers
competing for $400K awards. Judged
by an international jury and hosted by
Sir Jon Trimmer, the grand finals include
guest artists from Australia, Royal Ballet
London, New York and Royal NZ Ballet.
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Play by Play
Capital E has plenty on offer in the April
school holidays for young people and
their families. Make sure you check out
MediaLab and OnTV to turn your vision
into TV magic. Plus, don’t miss out
on our E Central activity packed with
wicked workshops!
9am–12.30pm, Tue 18–Thu 20 Apr
Space Place | $30 per child
Your young astronomers will explore
clocks, sundials, and experiment with time
at Space Place. The programme will include
an activity to take home, a planetarium
show, and a special gallery mission.
Suitable for children 7+ years.
For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444
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Events
Nairn Street Preservation Society:
Making Mozzarella
10am–11.30am, Sun 30 Apr | Nairn Street
Cottage | $12
There’s nothing quite like making your
own cheese. In this workshop expert
cheesemaker Alexis Murti will give you the
lowdown on making perfect mozzarella.
You’ll be guided through the process and
leave with the skills and knowledge to
astound your friends and family.
Fields of Remembrance
Wed 19 Apr–Wed 3 May | Salamanca Lawn,
Botanic Garden | Free
In 2016, 964 white crosses were installed
on Salamanca Lawn honouring soldiers
from the region who died 100 years before.
These were added to the 884 crosses from
2015. This year, these will be joined by 1568
crosses representing each local soldier who
died in 1917.
Third Thursday: No Man’s Land
6.30pm, Thu 20 Apr | Wellington Museum
Entry by koha
A unique cinematic and musical
experience. Watch acclaimed New Zealand
composer John Psathas lead this groundbreaking new cinematic performance in
commemoration of WWI, accompanied by
a special live performance from The Nudge.
May
Anzac Day
Tue 25 Apr | Various locations | Free
6am Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War
Memorial Park, Buckle Street
9am Wellington Citizens’ Wreath Laying
Service, Wellington Cenotaph, corner of
Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11am National Anzac Day Service, Pukeahu
National War Memorial Park, Buckle Street
2.30pm Wreath Laying Service at Ataturk
Memorial, Tarakena Bay
Night Is a Blanket
6pm–8pm, Wed 26 Apr | Space Place | $10
Africa Day 2017
12 noon–7pm, Sat 6 May | Shed 6, Queens
Wharf | Gold coin donation
Tuesday Talks: Wait a Second!
7pm, Tue 2 May | Space Place | Included
with general admission
What is a leap second and what does it
mean for our social, cultural, and spiritual
understanding of time? And why does it
matter? Join science communicator John
Kerr as he explores these issues and more.
Bring your family and friends for a fun and
educational day celebrating African culture.
Enjoy traditional and modern African
music and performances, food stalls, arts
and crafts, and kids’ activities.
Third Thursday: Poetry Slam!
6.30pm, Thu 18 May | Wellington Museum
Entry by koha
Space & Science Festival
Poetry in Motion and Wellington Museum
present a night of original poetry with
Sat 6 May & Saturday 13 May
Onslow College | $20 adults, $10 kids
The Space & Science Festival is bigger than
ever for 2017, with a night event on Saturday
6 May and a daytime event on Saturday
13 May. There will be guest scientists
from NASA, DIY electronics, telescopes,
robots, experiments, and more. Go to
a twist. A slam is simply a competition
in which poets perform original work,
where it’s word against word and rhyme
versus rhyme.
spacesciencefestival.org
This charming storytelling evening will
be set amongst the night skies in the
planetarium, where you will sit around the
campfire and listen to night-time myths
and legends. Suitable for ages 5–10 years.
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For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444
For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444
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Events
Events
Tuesday Talks: Searching for Exoplanets
7pm, Tue 30 May | Space Place | Included
with general admission
LUX Light
Festival
6pm–11pm, Fri 12–Sun 21 May
Wellington Waterfront | Free
Over the last 20 years, hundreds of planets
have been discovered orbiting stars other
than our sun, so-called exoplanets. In
addition, several thousand exoplanet
candidates have been identified by NASA’s
Kepler Mission. Roland Idaczyk from
Wellington Astronomical Society discusses
how exoplanets are found and what these
new worlds could look like.
LUX turns Wellington’s waterfront and
laneways into a captivating celebration of
light, art, technology, and design. Bigger and
brighter than ever in 2017, it will feature a
broad range of outstanding nationally and
internationally recognised artists, designers,
and architects, alongside an array of
activities, experiences, and performance.
Wellington Gardens Open Day
Sun 28 May | Wellington Botanic Garden
and Otari-Wilton’s Bush | Free
We’re not just a pretty park. Come learn about
the conservation work Wellington Gardens
does inside and outside the garden gates.
Morning events are at Wellington Botanic
Garden. Afternoon events are at OtariWilton’s Bush. Learn more at wellington.
govt.nz/WellingtonGardensOpenDay
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Sci-Fi Improv Night
7pm, Wed 31 May | Space Place | $20
Enjoy an evening of quirky improvised
theatre, where nothing has been rehearsed or
scripted and everything is created on the spot!
We have gathered some of Wellington’s most
spontaneous actors and given them a mission
to take sci-fi to new heights. This will be a
one-off performance never to be seen again.
For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444
June
Keep Newtown Clean
9am–12 noon, Sat 3 Jun | Meet at Newtown
New World
Keen to show your love for Newtown?
We need volunteers to help with painting
out graffiti, cleaning and gardening.
Meet outside Newtown New World. All
equipment is provided – just wear old
clothes. Your hard work will be rewarded
with a free barbecue.
Wellington Jazz Festival
Lōemis 2017
Wed 7–Sun 11 Jun | Various venues | For
ticket info, visit jazzfestival.co.nz
Thu 15–Wed 21 Jun | Various venues
For ticket information, visit loemis.nz
Find your jazz hot spot at the Wellington
Jazz Festival. From a sold-out crowd to
a cosy booth for two, the cool capital
comes out to play at this mid-winter music
feast of national and international talent,
including Bill Frisell and Dianne Reeves.
Now entering its second year, the winter
solstice festival Lōemis has expanded
to encompass hearty feasts, theatre,
astronomy, music, monstrous creatures,
and a fiery waterfront procession. Full
programme available from 20 March.
Photo: Alex Efimoff
For more, see wellington.govt.nz/events or phone 04 499 4444
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Strengthening
Wellington’s
buildings and
protecting
our heritage
We provide a range of incentives and
funding options to help the capital’s
property owners strengthen and
secure their buildings.
• Built Heritage Incentive Fund: This fund
recognises the importance of conserving,
restoring, protecting, and caring for
Wellington's heritage-listed buildings and
buildings contributing to heritage areas.
Find out more at wellington.govt.nz/bhif
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• Rates remission: When a building is
empty during strengthening work, and
when a building is removed from the
Earthquake-prone Building List.
• Consent fee subsidy: For strengthening
works applications if your building is on
the Earthquake-prone Buildings List.
For more information, visit wellington.govt.
nz/building-resilience or phone our Building
Resilience team on 04 499 4444.
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Getting involved with the Council
Your feedback and
participation helps us
make the best decisions
for the city.
Our plan to reduce waste in Wellington
You are welcome at any of the meetings listed here. You can
also make a short presentation to the Mayor and Councillors.
Have your say
Local councils are working together to
clean up the region following an average
report card on their waste management
and minimisation performances. We’d
like your feedback on our draft plan.
Visit wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay
Our Annual Plan 2017/18
Contact your local Councillor
Keen to help shape the future of
Wellington and guide what happens in
the city during the next financial year?
Have your say on our annual plan, which
outlines our proposed changes to our
Long-term Plan 2015–25 and new spending.
Visit wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay
If you have an issue you’d like to raise or
discuss, you can contact the Mayor and
Councillors directly.
Monday 3 April
5.30pm – Environmental
Reference Group
To contact your local Councillor, check
which ward your suburb is in and contact the
Councillors elected to that area (see pages
34 and 35). To contact all Councillors,
email [email protected]
Wednesday 5 April
9.30am – Grants
Subcommittee
We fund projects that benefit Wellington
We have a range of funding
opportunities available for
projects that help make our
communities more resilient.
For more information, visit
wellington.govt.nz/
funding
Waste Minimisation Seed Fund
Got an innovative solution for reducing or
minimising waste? A way of re-using waste
materials? An idea for recycling or recovery?
This fund can support small projects (under
$2000). You can apply in April or May –
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Council, committee, and community
board meetings
applications close 26 May. Decisions are
made at the end of each month.
Betty Campbell Accommodation
Assistance Fund
For an updated list, and to find out more about attending Council meetings, visit
wellington.govt.nz/meetings or phone 04 499 4444. Unless a different location is listed,
all meetings take place in Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, Wellington City Council,
101 Wakefield Street.
Thursday 6 April
7pm – Tawa Community
Board Grants Subcommitte,
5 Cambridge Street
Monday 1 May
5.30pm – Environmental
Reference Group
Wednesday 3 May
9.30am – Grants
Subcommittee
Tuesday 9 May
6pm – Pacific Advisor Group
Wednesday 12 April
9.30am – Council-Controlled
Organisation Subcommittee
Wednesday 10 May
4pm – Youth Council
1pm – Regulatory Process
Committee
Thursday 11 May
9.30am – City Strategy Group
4pm – Youth Council,
Mezzanine Library
Community Venue Assistance Fund
Tuesday 18 April
5.30pm – Accessibility
Advisory Group
non-Council community spaces.
Closes: 30 June
4pm – Youth Council,
Mezzanine Library
Tuesday 11 April
6pm – Pacific Advisory Group
Do you work with a not-for-profit
community group that delivers
services to promote social wellbeing
for Wellingtonians? This grant can help
with rental costs for office space.
Closes: 30 June
This fund helps with multi-purpose
Wednesday 26 April
9.30am – Council
Thursday 13 April
7pm – Tawa Community
Board meeting,
5 Cambridge Street
7pm – Tawa Community
Board, 5 Cambridge Street
7pm – Makara/Ohariu
Community Board,
Makara Hall
Wednesday 24 May
9.30am – Council-Controlled
Organisations Subcommittee
1pm – Regulatory Process
Committee
4pm – Youth Council,
Mezzanine Library
Tuesday 30 May
5.30pm Accessibility
Advisory Group
Wednesday 31 May
9.30am – Council
Wednesday 7 June
4pm – Youth Council,
Mezzanine Library
Thursday 8 June
9.30am – City Strategy
Committee
7pm – Tawa Community
Board, 5 Cambridge Street
Monday 12 June
5.30pm – Environmental
Reference Group
Tuesday 13 June
6pm – Pacific Advisory
Group
Wednesday 14 June
9.30am – CEO Performance
Review Committee, Mob4
1pm – Finance, Audit
and Risk Management
Subcommittee
Thursday 15 June
9.30am – Long-term and
Annual Plan Committee
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Your Councillors –
representing you in Wellington
Wellington City Councillors are elected by
Wellington residents every 3 years. Their role
is to represent the views of residents in their
ward, and to help the Council make the best
decisions for the city.
Citywide
Onslow-Western Ward
Diane Calvert
Andy Foster
Simon Woolf
029 971 8944
[email protected]
021 227 8537
[email protected]
027 975 3136
[email protected]
Portfolio Leader: Community
Planning and Engagement
Portfolio Leader:
Urban Development, Finance,
Predator Free Wellington,
Karori Framework
Chair: Council Controlled
Organisations Subcommittee
Brian Dawson
Iona Pannett
Nicola Young
027 413 5809
[email protected]
021 227 8509
[email protected]
021 654 844
[email protected]
Portfolio Leader: Social
Development, Living Wage
Chair: City Strategy Committee
Portfolio Leader: Central City
Projects, Education Partnerships
Southern Ward
Portfolio Leader: Wellington
Ambassador, Tourism, Small
Business (joint), Sport
Lambton Ward
Justin Lester
(Mayor)
Paul Eagle
(Deputy Mayor)
David Lee
04 499 4444
[email protected]
04 801 3102
[email protected]
021 220 2357
[email protected]
Chair: Council
Chair: Long-term and
Annual Plan Committee, CEO
Performance Review Committee
Portfolio Leader: Technology,
Innovation & Enterprise,
Climate Change
Portfolio Leader: Arts and
Culture, Major City Projects,
Governance
Portfolio Leader: Housing,
Recreation, Events
Eastern Ward
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Portfolio Leader: Infrastructure,
Sustainability
Northern Ward
Chris Calvi-Freeman
Sarah Free
Simon Marsh
Jill Day
Peter Gilberd
Malcolm Sparrow
027 803 0015
[email protected]
021 121 6412
[email protected]
021 922 196
[email protected]
027 262 3181
[email protected]
027 614 1416
[email protected]
027 232 2320
[email protected]
Portfolio Leader: Transport
Strategy and Operations
Chair: Grants Subcommittee
Portfolio Leader:
Economic Development,
Small Business (joint)
Portfolio Leader: Māori
Partnerships, Children and
Young People
Portfolio Leader: Natural
Environment, City Scientist
Chair: Regulatory Process
Committee
Portfolio Leader: Public
Transport, Cycling and Walking
Portfolio Leader: Community
Resilience
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We’re making Wellington better,
stronger, faster.
Get out and enjoy autumn in the capital
city. Take part, make art, follow your
heart — wherever you start, Wellington
is the place of the possible.
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