For the first time Kaibosh Food Rescue is 2019’s official charity partner of Wellington’s iconic fun run, Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays. One dollar from every registration will be …
Kaibosh Food Rescue benefits from Wellington’s iconic fun run Read More »
If you love Wellington, its waters, and getting out and about around the capital’s coastlines, Sport Wellington could use your help. On Wednesday 23 January, Sport Wellington staff, sponsors and …
Help wanted to clean up shoreline for round the bays – Today 1:30pm Read More »
Wellington’s councils are putting a new twist on the idea of death by chocolate. \ Photo: 123RF The regional and city council plan to use chocolate to lure rats into …
Wellington rats face death by chocolate in trapping trial Read More »
Wellington bus drivers have voted for industrial action including a fare strike – driving buses while refusing to take fares – from the 28th of January if their employer NZ …
A deaf Wellington man says he’s furious after a woman apparently pretending to be deaf so she could try to sell sign-language cards, came into his work. Photo: RNZ / …
Media release from Guardians of the Bays A decision by the Environment Court to proceed with Wellington International Airport’s runway extension application is disappointing given the length of delays, increasing costs and …
Runway extension process “protracted and flawed;” increasing costs to ratepayers Read More »
Women’s Refuge says technology is increasingly being used as a way to control women in abusive relationships, so it has found a way for it to it help victims. Image: …
An independent review into Wellington’s troubled bus network has revealed a raft of failings from the regional council. The new routes weren’t tested because the council did not believe it …
Cause of Wellington’s bus network failure revealed Read More »
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has declined Victoria University of Wellington Council’s application for a legal name change. Mr Hipkins didn’t think the university had sufficiently canvassed the opinions of stakeholders. The …
Education Minister declines Victoria University name change Read More »
Wellingtonians are invited to gather in Te Ngākau Civic Square tonight from 7.00pm to express grief at the murder of British tourist Grace Millane and send her family a message …
Candlelight vigil in Te Ngākau Civic Square for Grace Millane Read More »
In Part 4 of their Reasonable Expectations series, Talk Wellington ask how much public transport costs Wellington (not much) and how much it should cost… Talk Wellington aims to bring …
The Wellington Night Shelter is holding a Street Appeal next Friday, the first since the organisation opened in 1970 – and it is calling for helpers. The appeal is to …
Helpers needed for next Friday’s Night Shelter appeal Read More »
Why does stuff in the southern suburbs matter when it’s not my backyard, and when there are other cycleway type projects happening elsewhere in the region to pay attention to? …
Why Island Bay and the “Newtown Connections” matter (opinion) Read More »
A march from Frank Kitts Park to rally at Parliament today is demanding that abortion be removed from the Crimes Act, and that free, safe, widely-accessible, publicly funded access to …
Midwives will rally outside Wellington Hospital in Newtown tomorrow between 10.00am and 12.00pm as part of a national day of action to support the Midwives strike. Midwives have been striking …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support Group has launched a crowdfunding campaign and petition for the immediate survival of Shakti Wellington Refuge and Shakti Youth’s work to end forced and underage marriages. …
Shakti Wellington Refuge launches crowdfunding campaign Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
This weekly feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible this weekend for $20.00 or less (and ideally free). You may want to check previous high five posts for recurring …
Your top ten events for the weekend of 24 and 25 November Read More »
A campaign continuing the drive to change attitudes and behaviours around alcohol consumption and sexual consent launched today in Wellington. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Quinn Hospitality New Zealand Wellington …
To: All Readers and Supporters of Scoop From: Alastair Thompson, co-founder, former editor and director of Scoop Independent News Dear Readers and Supporters, Scoop‘s services are not currently sustainable, and …
It’s Crunch Time for Scoop.co.nz – an Open Letter to Scoop supporters and readers Read More »
As part of a new partnership with The Wellington City Mission, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is supporting the charity’s annual Christmas Star Appeal. At the NZSO’s two concerts in …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
This weekly feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible this weekend for $20.00 or less (and ideally free). You may want to check previous high five posts for recurring …
Your top ten events for the weekend of 17 and 18 November Read More »
Primary teachers conclude a week of industrial action today, with schools closed throughout the Wellington region. A meeting for Wellington, Wellington North and Te Kura branch members will take place …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
Wellington startup Dignity NZ celebrates its second birthday tonight, and reached another impressive milestone this week, with 10,000 pads and tampons donated to school girls around the country. The Dignity …
The Children’s Holocaust Memorial will be officially launched at the National Library in Wellington today, honouring the 1.5 million children killed during the Holocaust, including children related to New Zealand’s …
Buttons push message at Children’s Holocaust Memorial Read More »
Wellington student Mana Williams-Eade, who spent most of last week pedalling on a stationary cycle, has raised $4745 for New Zealand children living in state care. Mana Williams-Eade, who has …
Campaign for tamariki raises nearly $5000 with 6300 minutes of cycling Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
In the start of a week of rolling one-day strikes around the country, more than 100,000 primary school students in Auckland will be home from school today as teachers and …
Wellington primary schools to close on Friday as teachers strike again Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
The Go Green Expo, New Zealand’s Largest Green Living & Sustainable Lifestyle Show, is at the TSB Arena this weekend from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily. If you’re trying to live …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, it’s time to look back 80 years and ask: who makes the Nazis? Then look forward with hope and music. By Mark Cubey Smashed windows …
Remember Kristallnacht, fight fascism, embrace hope and violins Read More »
One hundred and fifty young people are telling the Wellington City Council about their vision for the capital at a summit being held today. Year 9 and 10 students from …
Gather your $2 coins, take them out to a participating restaurant or café this month or next, and become part of DINEAID. Over nine years ago, a small group of …
This weekly feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible this weekend for $20.00 or less (and ideally free). You may want to check previous high five posts for recurring …
Your top ten events for the weekend of 3 and 4 November Read More »
Dress in pink, put your walking shoes on and head to Frank Kitts Park tomorrow for the Pink Star Walk, and raise funds for breast cancer education, research and support. …
A survey of Wellington residents revealed that only 15% of respondents had completed more than half of 18 recommended earthquake preparedness actions. The project, carried out in November 2017 by …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
Today is World Vegan Day, and as well as delicious plant-based meals on many menus, there is karma in the air. William Sitwell, the editor of upmarket UK magazine Waitrose …
It’s all about the plant-based meals on World Vegan Day Read More »
Wellington bus drivers taking strike action returned to work from 2.00am this morning as a sign of good faith ahead of mediation tomorrow. Wellington Tramways Union Secretary Kevin O’Sullivan says …
Wellington’s food rescue charity Kaibosh is celebrating 10 years of rescuing and redistributing food in the Wellington region. George and Robyn Langlands of Kaibosh in 2009. Photo by Mike Heydon …
Metlink advises that it has been informed by its operator Tranzurban that the Tramways Union will be ceasing their current industrial action from 2am on Tuesday 30 October.
The Wellington City Mission’s Christmas Star Appeal launched today, giving you the chance to “be someone’s star” and help people in need across the Wellington region this Christmas. Mayor Justin …
The WCC is asking the public put forward nominations of selfless people with a commitment to making the world a safer place for a Council award. The Council’s annual Safety …
Primary school teachers and principals will strike again across the country next month, with industrial action affecting the Wellington region on Friday 16 November. Story by RNZ Teachers march on …
Primary school teachers vote for rolling strikes Read More »
Planned industrial action by the Tramways Union will affect Tranzurban bus services in Wellington City, the Hutt Valley and Porirua from today, Thursday 25 October. When does the strike begin? …
Bus drivers strike is on: here’s what you need to know (update) Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
The planned industrial action by the Tramways Union planned for tomorrow has been postponed until Thursday 25 October. A statement by Metlink has advised that bus services tomorrow will no …
A stop-work meeting called by the Tramways Union to ratify an agreement with NZ Bus will result in some off-peak bus services being reduced or cancelled in Wellington City and Hutt Valley today …
Stop work meeting today reduces off-peak bus services Read More »
A stop-work meeting called by the Tramways Union to ratify an agreement with NZ Bus will result in some bus services being reduced or cancelled in Wellington City and Hutt Valley on Friday …
Bus drivers in Wellington will begin an indefinite strike next Tuesday. The strike will include drivers from two of three companies that run bus services in the region: Tranzurban, and …
Frustration is building in the disability community over able-bodied people using mobility car parks that have also been poorly designed. RNZ story by journalist Jonathan Mitchell @RNZjonathan jonathan.mitchell@radionz.co.nz Advocacy group CCS …
Frustration over disabled parking abuse, design and quantity Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
Pirate & Queen have announced a pop-up event with Melbourne feminist Clementine Ford in the wake of their fifth annual LitCrawl festival programme in November. Clementine Ford (above) is a …
Australian feminist features in pop-up gig following fifth LitCrawl Read More »
Some activities tomorrow to make you feel good (and do good). A dedicated group of Makara community representatives have been learning about climate change, sea level rise and the local …
The Tramways Union has reached a provisional settlement with New Zealand Bus. Tramways Union Secretary Kevin O’Sullivan says the settlement will be put to the union members for ratification on …
Drivers reach provisional settlement with NZ Bus Read More »
The pedestrian crossing with new rainbow colours between the traffic lights at the intersection of Dixon St and Cuba Mall will be officially opened today, 10 October, to coincide with …
Metlink advise that buses will replace some midday train services on all lines (except Wairarapa) on Wednesday 10 October from 11.00am to 3.00pm, so staff can attend a union ratification …
Support bus drivers, experience musical mayhem, join the next generation business community, find out more about the flu epidemic in the Pacific 100 years ago, and get positive about mental …
Today is International Tenants Day, World Habitat Day, and the International Day of Older Persons. And the first week of school holidays. Kids love theatre that’s interactive. And that’s what …
There’s lots of free fun for children and families this weekend, to kick off a fortnight of school holidays. If you’ve traversed Taranaki Wharf this week, you’ll have noticed the …
Your high five events for the weekend of 29 and 30 September Read More »
A stop work meeting of the Wellington Tramways Union today voted for region-wide industrial action starting from 23 October, following continued failure by Wellington bus operators to negotiate on collective …
Bus drivers vote for strike action and dismissal of GWRC Read More »
The stop work meeting called by the Tramways Union today to consult with its members on the ongoing problems with the new bus systems is running longer than expected. Metlink …
Bus stop work meeting runs later than planned, services revised Read More »
A stop work meeting called by the Tramways Union for their drivers today, 26 September, means that Metlink bus services will be reduced in Wellington City, Hutt Valley and Porirua …
Union stop work meeting affects bus services today [updated] Read More »
The annual Spring Festival continues with the Graves of Note free guided walk at Karori Cemetery (meet at the Main Chapel on Rosehaugh Ave from 10:30am), then there are five …
Your high five events for Wednesday 26 September Read More »
A spring walk, spring book sales, sharp spring script readings, well-sprung design and architecture, and the problems of organ donation are on the events agenda today. You can bag beautiful …
Try on costumes, zines, scrabble, whales, and the Pyrénées for size… After 25 years in business, The Costume Company at 214 Willis Street is having a closing down sale and everything …
Sellers are out on the streets with the latest issue of monthly Wellington-based street magazine Regenerate. Jason, aka Regenerate Seller 24, used to panhandle at the Newtown Market, and is …
Fourteen Wellington individuals and organisations are among a record number of finalists announced for the 2018 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards. The finalists include small businesses, large corporates, and not …
Wellingtonians among record number of finalists at Sustainable Business Awards Read More »
The “spare to the heir and his American wife”, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will briefly visit Wellington on Sunday 28 October. Kensington Palace has confirmed …
A group of Wellington High School students have organised a week of environmental activism to promote waste management and recycling to their peers. Gwen briefs the group while Alexa cuts …
[UPDATED] American activist, politician, former US Army Solider and court-martialled whistle-blower Chelsea Manning has been granted a work visa to enter New Zealand. Photo by Tim Henning [UPDATED] A spokesperson …
Whistle-blower to speak in NZ, but not Australia [UPDATED] Read More »
Help push for accessibility law, get a former PM to sign her book, hear about peace and cluster bombs, find out about safe food and enjoy a show about staunch …
The cool kids will be at the sold-out Courtney Barnett gig at the Opera House tonight, while western suburbs residents concerned about public transport will be at the meeting to …
Your high five events for Thursday 30 August 2018 Read More »
Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Chris Laidlaw bore the brunt of the audience’s anger at a public meeting about Wellington’s bus network yesterday. The noisy meeting at St Pats College, …
Laidlaw takes it on the chin at angry bus meeting Read More »
An anonymous #metoo blog was launched at midnight by Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association to collect stories of sexual violence and harassment experienced by students. It follows the model …
Students launch blog to expose sexual harassment Read More »