Jill Day
Wellington's historic St James Theatre reopens today
Wellington's historic St James Theatre reopens today after earthquake restrengthening that began three years ago. The Category One Heritage building in Courtenay Place was built in 1912 and houses the… Audio
Wellington City councillor on Māori ward vote
Wellington has made the first step towards introducing Māori wards, with the City Council this morning voting to enter into a consultation process with local Māori.
Councils around the country are… Audio
Shelly Bay development set to begin next week
Work is expected to start on a controversial development at Taikuru - Shelly Bay - next week, after Wellington City councillors voted in favour of selling the land at an eight-hour meeting last night.
…Wellington city gets a poi lesson ahead of Te Matatini
Wellington's waterfront came alive yesterday as the city embraced the art of poi ahead of the biggest celebration of Māori performing arts in the country, Te Matatini. A pop-up poi performance was led… Audio
Fears fireworks show could hurt harbour whale
Wellingtonians have been descending on the harbour front to catch a glimpse of a southern right whale that has been frolicking there - but there are concerns about the council's Mataraki fireworks… Audio
Push for Te Reo in Victoria University name change
Victoria University of Wellington is looking to shorten its name to University of Wellington, but some argue this is a chance to better incorporate te reo into the name. Victoria does currently have a… Audio
Wellington's Guy Fawkes display comes to an end
Wellington's annual Guy Fawkes fireworks display tomorrow night will be the final one for the city. The council's put on the show for the past 22 years, but from next year, the sky will be lit up at… Audio
Wellington's first Maori woman councillor now deputy mayor
Wellington's new deputy mayor Jill Day has only been a councillor since October. She takes over from Paul Eagle who was elected to Parliament on Saturday. Audio
Wellington City Council and mana whenua - new partnership
The latest Wellington council meeting was held at Pipitea Marae to mark new partnerships with Taranaki Whanui and Ngati Toa Rangatira, as Leigh Marama McLachlan reports. Audio