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3 15 26 Rejoice, reimagine and return – the theme In July we recognised the two - millionth Did you know you can… Take climate action today Mahi toi | Capital arts for World of WearableArt (WOW) 2021 tree planted in our restoration programme. Our contact details and Ways to help Wellington New exhibitions captures this wonderful show, as well as This is the sustained work of many helpful hints be net zero carbon the transformation and new life of spring. people and organisations working with 29 This edition of Tō Tātou Pōneke your Council. We see and hear the results 5 16 Kaupapa pūtea | Funding Our Wellington showcases the natural of this fantastic mahi every day with Wā tākaro | Playtime Te Wā o te Kōanga Find out how we can help environment. In a world where humanity is increasing native bird life. Low- cost family- friendly Spring Festival your community project putting the environment and other species Among the events highlighted in this activities Events and activities to 31 under unsustainable pressure, we can all edition is Conservation Week – and what celebrate the new season 6 Ngā huihuinga o te be very proud of the restoration journey better time to start working to make an Pitopito kōrero | News 18 Kaunihera, ngā komiti me Wellington has been on for nearly 30 years. even bigger diference. We encourage every The latest news from Ngā mahi whakangahau ngā poari ā - hapori It is no accident, but built on the Wellingtonian to get involved, to get your around our city Put it on the calendar Council, committee and vision and action of our community – hands dirty, trap, weed, plant, and join a Council supported events community board meetings acquiring and protecting the land that is local community reserve or trapping group. 10 now our Outer Green Belt, creating our You’ ll be part of creating a positive, Tautaiao | Eco city 23 32 world- leading eco - sanctuary Zealandia, lasting transformation, and the evidence Ōtari-’ Wilton s Bush, a Hidden gems Te Koromatua me ngā embarking on ambitious control and now clearly shows you’ ll be healthier and jewel in Pōneke ’s crown Secret places to discover Kaikaunihera | The Mayor elimination of introduced predators. happier as a result of time spent in and and Councillors 12 24 Our Miramar Peninsula is possum caring for nature, and with like - minded The people who represent Ō tātou wāhi | Our places Tō tātou hāpori and mustelid- free and on the verge of positive people. you in Wellington Te Wāhi Āwhina brings Our community being the world’ s frst major urban area to Andy Foster support to city centre Absolutely positively become rat- free. Stage 2 of Predator Free Mayor wild about plants Wellington’ s work covering Island Bay to the city is now underway with already well Sarah Free over 2,000 households signed up. Deputy Mayor For more information about anything in Production: this magazine, visit wellington.govt.nz Communications and Engagement Team No internet at home? You can phone our Email: [email protected] Contact Centre any time on 04 499 4444 or use a free internet computer at one of our libraries. This publication uses vegetable based inks and environmentally responsible paper produced from We ’re proud to use Aotearoa’ s indigenous PLACEHOLDER MUST Forest Stewardship Council® language in our publications. If you come across a BE REPLACED (FSC®) certified, Mixed Source word you don’ t know, there ’s an easy way to learn PLACE- pulp from Responsible Sources. what it means – visit maoridictionary.co.nz HOLDER

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Contact us any time Switch out weeds for natives Phone: 04 499 4444 Many of the weedy species that are Free text: 3400 invading and damaging our natural areas Email: [email protected] are ornamental plants that have ‘jumped the fence’ from gardens and gone wild. Stay up-to-date on social media Check out the Plant Me Instead Wellington facebook.com/wellingtoncitycouncil edition to avoid some of the culprits. @wgtncc wgtncc Visit tinyurl.com/w7xue69w

Find out more about rubbish and recycling To fnd out your collection days, how to get a new green crate or wheelie bin, and information about what you can and can't recycle, visit wellington.govt.nz/ rubbishandrecycling Tell us when something needs fxing If you see Council property that needs fxing – such as a streetlight, leaking pipe, or public toilet – you can phone us on 04 499 4444, text us on 3400, or use the FIXiT app on your smartphone. It’s free to download from the Google Play store, iTunes store, or Windows. Get help keeping it clean and green Visit wellington.govt.nz/fxit We support numerous environmental organisations like Mountain To Sea, 200 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING Sustainable Coastlines and Bubblebusters, Check out Our Wellington online which work with volunteers to keep our Want to stay up-to-date with the latest An experience like no other VISITZEALANDIA.COM coastlines clear and clean. We provide news from our city and Council? Check grants for environmental groups, as well out Our Wellington online, our news as free bags, gloves and collections for channel which is full of stories about our - Photo by Brendon Doran. Kaitiaki Ngati Koata community clean-ups. Get in touch by people, places, friends and our city. emailing [email protected] Visit wellington.govt.nz/ourwellington

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Make the most of spring in the capital by visiting the new extension of the Matairangi Nature Trail with the tamariki!

We’ve recently completed the extension of the Matairangi Nature Trail on Mount Victoria. We may be biased, but we think it’s pretty awesome. To confrm this, we asked some seasoned play experts to give the new trail a whirl.

Guided by a friendly pīwakawaka (fantail), Venture a little further and you’ll meet Papili, Adrian, and Sethunya enjoyed a tītipounamu (the rifeman) and kōura fun afternoon exploring, imagining, and (freshwater crayfsh) hiding between the playing, and they ultimately gave the trail stones. These aren’t the only friends you’ll the all-important seal of approval. meet along the way, but you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled to spot them. Stage Two of the Nature Trail ventures down under a canopy of leaves, where Along the trail there are several play you’ll bump into some exciting native stations, all created using natural materials creatures. From the shy pekapeka (short- to blend in with the environment. You’ll tailed bat) to the sparkly titiwai (glow encounter stepping logs, balancing beams, worms), these sneaky creatures prefer to a wobbly bridge, and all sorts of other fun move about under the cover of night. challenges.

Three reasons to support kids playing more Researchers say 'free play' and If more than half of a child’s 'outdoor play' can signifcantly playtime is physical, it improve children's problem solving improves their overall skills and connection with nature. wellbeing and resilience.

Regularly playing with their nearby Find out more about our playgrounds friends helps kids to build community at wellington.govt.nz/play-areas and a sense of belonging.

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Celebrating two million plants Footprint is an app where hospitality and With the help of thousands of volunteers retail sectors can sell surplus, imperfect and over the past 20 years, we’ve collectively short-dated food to prevent waste. Keep an planted more than two million plants and eye out for these climate action innovators trees to make our city greener. In July we in the future! creativehq.co.nz held our annual planting event with Parks, Sport and Recreation staf and celebrated Playground upgrades this milestone. It’s an awesome achievement We're continuing to work through our busy and a credit to the amazing volunteer mahi, programme of play area renewals around but we’re not done yet. The goal is to have the city. The awesome new playground reached three million plants by 2030. It's at Pukehuia Park in Newlands opened in ambitious, but with many hands we know July, and the new extension of Matairangi we can do it! Kickstarting that is our new Nature Trail on Mount Victoria is now partnership with Te Herenga Waka – open as well. We've also recently completed Victoria University of Wellington. Our Pembroke Road and Cummings Park play combined project, Growing our Future, areas - so there are plenty of great new Evans Bay improvements Detailed design for the 600m section will help with regenerating biodiversity in play spots around the city to check out. With the weather warming up, why between Weka Bay and Little Karaka the Outer Green Belt, all while ofsetting Meanwhile, work is well underway with not take the whānau for a stroll, bike or Bay is under way. Decisions have to be carbon and generating new research. the build at Shorland Park in Island Bay, scoot, and check out the walking and made about seawall upgrades, but we and will be beginning at neighbourhood bike paths around Evans Bay. Work hope to start construction here by mid- play areas at Nuku Street in Strathmore, at Ōmarukaikuru/Pt Jerningham, on 2022. We’ll also be seeking feedback in and Elizabeth Street in Mount Victoria Cobham Drive, and in Kio and Weka bays September on draft plans for the stretch over spring. is complete or very nearly fnished, with between Greta Point and Cobham Drive. more improvements in the pipeline. transportprojects.org.nz Wellington Water project update The Whitmore-Bowen Street rising main upgrade is progressing well with Wellington Have your say on Draft District Plan Safer ways to cross Water having completed the section on We are gearing up to hear your thoughts New raised dual-crossings like the new Bowen Street to The Terrace. They’ve also on the Draft District Plan. This is the rule ones (going in) along Miramar Avenue Climate Response Accelerator installed a new gravity wastewater pipe book for housing and urban development will become increasingly common across Creative HQ’s Climate Response Accelerator, for the new developments at 40 and 44 based on the direction that was set by the Wellington. Approved by Waka Kotahi, supported by Wellington City Council Bowen Street. Crews are working on the Spatial Plan earlier this year. Proposed they’re designed to make intersections and the frst of its kind in the country, is fnal sections where the new rising main changes include heights up to six storeys safer and easier for cyclists and people designed to help innovative entrepreneurs will be connected into the main wastewater around suburban centres and within on foot. Drivers must give way to anyone develop climate-change solutions. Three pipe that connects to the treatment plant at 10 minutes of train stations, and minimum using them. But – as with all intersections, Wellington-based teams were selected Moa Point. They are also installing the fnal height settings in Te Aro and into crossings and new road layouts – everyone to take part in the 12-week programme. section of the rising main on Bowen Street Adelaide Road. Keep an eye on District needs to take care. Whether you’re running, Tasmalon’s focus is on sustainable between The Terrace and Lambton Quay. Plan proposals and have your say. scooting, biking, walking, or using a alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, Hitch is wellingtonwater.co.nz/work-in-your-area/ planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz wheelchair or mobility device, slow down a carpooling platform for commuters, and whitmore-street-rising-main to ensure you’ve been seen before crossing.

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1,000 afordable rental apartments Great news for renters. Wellington City A NEW Council has committed to delivering 1,000 warm, secure and afordable rental apartments over the next fve years. The Te Kāinga programme sees Council partner ADVENTURE with private building owners to provide afordable rental apartments. The rents are set to cover the cost of the programme and EVERY TIME ensure there is no impact on ratepayers. Apartments are targeted to Wellingtonians Benefts of biking and being active working in essential public sector roles, who Spring is the perfect time to turn are on low to medium incomes and do not over a new leaf and get more active. own their own home. Three new buildings Walking, jogging or biking are Your adventure at in Boulcott and Willis streets will be coming cheap, healthy and reliable ways online from February 2022 with a fourth to get places. So why not take on a building to be announced shortly. To be the supports conservation challenge and see if your family, fat, for animals in frst to know when these new apartments are available, sign up to our mailing list at or household can incorporate more and wellington.govt.nz/te-kainga-project active or public transport into your around the world. lifestyle. Transport is Aotearoa’s Commonspace for youth in city fastest growing source of carbon Located at 113 Taranaki Street, emissions – so changing the way Commonspace is an inclusive place for we move is by far the most efective young people to engage with the arts way we can personally take action. and build community with each other. More than 28,000 Wellingtonians Commonspace, which opened in July, already commute on foot or bike. Join aims to be an inner city place of being them and you’ll reduce your risk of and belonging, learning and connecting. a range of health issues, from heart Commonspace has grown out of a dialogue disease and depression to type-two about the need for young artists, musicians diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and creatives to feel welcome to create, and obesity. Transport is typically contribute and collaborate through arts- the third highest household expense based activities in Wellington's central city. after housing and food. By walking, Funded by Creative NZ and Wellington City running or biking, you’ll keep costs Council, the heart of this pilot project, open down and have more to spend at cafes wellingtonzoo.com until mid-October, is the intersection of the and shops along the way. Plus you’ll 200 Daniell Street get to enjoy more of our wonderful Newtown Aho Tini 2030 Arts and Culture Strategy, and the Strategy for Children and Young city as the weather warms up. People. common-space.nz

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“Last but not least, it ’s a place of “An example of our conservation work is A jewel conservation. We have collected plants with maukoro (Carmichaelia williamsii). from across the motu and sustain them in This large fowered native tree broom is in Pōneke's our gardens. In some cases, plants in our sadly now locally extinct in Hicks Bay, care have since become extinct in the wild, and likely functionally extinct in Te Ika crown due to the impact of pests and habitat loss, a Māui, now only living in self- sustaining and many more species are threatened. populations on ofshore islands up north. We are involved in repatriating those species We collected seeds and cuttings from the Home to Pōneke’s largest back into the wild where they belong.” Hicks Bay plant recently to help return it to the wild.” area of old growth forest The Ōtari-’ Wilton s Bush native plant and the only public botanic collection dates back almost 100 years and Tim says another exciting project is the contains 1,400 species native to Aotearoa refurbishment of the visitor centre. The garden in Aotearoa team is working with mana whenua to and its ofshore islands. dedicated solely to native weave together Ōtari stories of tangata Tim says the Lions Ōtari Plant Conservation whenua and tangata tiriti, to welcome plants, Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Laboratory on site plays an important role people to the garden. really is a special place. in preserving the country ’s native plants. For more information visit Seeds of threatened species are stored wellingtongardens.nz/our- gardens/ But it ’s much more than just a beautiful in the seed bank, and either kept in the otari-- wiltons bush location with abundant birdlife and pretty gardens as a conservation measure or plants. Manager Tim Park describes Ōtari- returned to the wild in plant conservation Be sure to check out the Ōtari-Wilton’s Wilton’ s Bush as having four key pillars. recovery programmes. Bush Open Day on Saturday 25 “The frst is it ’s a place of recreation where “We are fnding that many native plant September. There will be guided tours people can come and discover the kilometres seeds are hard to store using conventional through the gardens and behind the of varied trails and beautiful native fora. methods so we are developing techniques scenes, food, and local artists selling “Secondly, it ’s a place of education. We have to ensure we can put them away safely for their nature-inspired work. partnerships with schools and organisations the long term,” Tim says. who come to learn about nature, as well as being a place where individuals can come to learn and study native plants. Many are Tips from the Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush team inspired with what they might like to do with natives in their garden at home! Rat-proof your compost bin and set Plant a kōwhai or tōtara a trap to keep vermin away from your tree in your back yard to “’It s also a place of research and developing home and our native wildlife. bring home the tūī and kākā. our understanding of nature, with it being a key site for science and mātauranga. We Remove old man’s beard and other Join a local group to help restore need to know how our streams and forests invasive weeds from your garden and a reserve in your neighbourhood. function naturally if we want to restore road reserve. them well.

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Pastor Joe, from the Salvation Army, says in the short time since Te Wāhi Āwhina A space for the opened, there have been numerous community success stories, with people accessing food support, housing and advocacy through Just a few doors along from Te Wāhi the base. Āwhina, a brand- new central city community centre will be opening later this year.

Here, at 107 Manners Street, central city residents will be able to gather and participate in a programme of meaningful events and activities that improve the quality of life in our communities.

This space, alongside neighbouring Te Wāhi Āwhina, will provide a strong foundation for other changes that improve safety, vibrancy and community wellbeing in the area, It is also increasing the safety of Te Aro Park “It’s really awesome having a space where including upgrades to the surrounding Unique and surrounding areas through an approach everyone can link up and work together. laneways, new art installations, and centred on manaaki and aroha. It’s a place where the community can events in Te Aro Park. drop-in, get information or be referred to partnership Opposite Te Aro Park and next to the Opera services – but most importantly, it’s a place There are also plans under the House, Te Wāhi Āwhina opened in May and where they can come for a cup of tea, a Pōneke Promise to open an interim welcomes is part of the Pōneke Promise – a coordinated, kōrero, and feel heard and supported.” youth hub in early 2022. This will community-driven initiative creating be an alcohol- free, safe, welcoming support to collective change to keep our city safe. Since the Pōneke Promise was launched space for youth to socialise, play, with the opening of Te Wāhi Āwhina, there This partnership approach is refected at study, create and feel a sense of heart of city has been a noticeably positive change in Te Wāhi Āwhina, where people who drop belonging in the central city. in are connected to a support service that the area, and members of the central city Wellington’s new community base, meets their specifc need. community have echoed this shift. Te Wāhi Āwhina, is helping to make social services and local assistance The Police and agencies such as the Ministry The Pōneke Promise is being delivered with To fnd out more about what we are more accessible for people who live of Social Development, DCM, the Salvation partners across local government, NZ Police working on visit wellington.govt.nz/ in the central city. Army, Māori Wardens and Wellington and the city’s hospitality and retail sectors. the-poneke-promise Community Law have a regular presence Wellington City Council is proud to be part in the space, and love having a central of this collaborative approach, unifying the base where they can bring their services community and stakeholders while focusing to the people who need them. on wellbeing for all city dwellers and users.

12 13 Take climate action today Your bike lights need to be seen from 200 metres things you can do We ’re working towards being a net zero carbon capital by 2050, and roughly halving to help Wellington our emissions by 2030 along the way. Here 5 be net zero carbon are some ways each of us can take climate action to help achieve this goal.

Break up with your car Eat plant- How much of your life can you achieve with based food your feet, your bike or a bus? Plan ahead Choose a for how you can get to places diferently. predominantly Explore public transport options or car plant-based diet, 0m 200m share services. If you have to use a car, set reduce your a goal of upgrading to electric. consumption of 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. meat and dairy to low levels, and For more tips and tricks visit bikethere.org.nz increase your Advocate consumption of Climate change is a challenge for us all. Buy plant proteins. Enjoy Make sure you’ re part of the conversation, things experimenting with get involved in what policies are being set to last vegetarian recipes – and make your voice heard. Get ready to Before make it a whānau or challenge yourself and others to fnd new you buy, take time to fat challenge to fnd ways to live, work and play in a city without think about whether the tastiest meals! fossil fuels. you really need that item. Do you already own something similar, or do you Connect to people and place have something Chat with your neighbours and community else that could be about how you can all take climate action repaired? Where together. Think about possible avoid local green spaces making ‘ throwaway ’ and how you can purchases – fnd support them. out how long an Plant some natives item will last, what Visit wellington. nearby, work on a it ’s made from and govt.nz/ community garden, what will happen climatechange create compost. to it when you’ ve for more fnished with it. information.

14 15 Join us for a series of springtime events from Gillies Garden-Art-House tour Te Wā o 25 September to 3 October. For more info, 10.30am, Mon 27 & Tue 28 Sep Make sure to check online visit wellingtongardens.nz/springfestival 6 Tiniroa Grove, Silverstream For all events, please go online for te Kōanga A guided tour of a garden of National the latest Alert Level status, as well as Ōtari-Wilton's Bush Open Day Signifcance, view reception rooms of a checking the event’s website or social 10am–2pm, Sat 25 Sep | Free Spring Chapman Taylor Cottage, and see a 50-year media page for up-to-date venue and The whānau will have a great time at Ōtari’s collection of NZ contemporary art. entry information. Festival Open Day, with guided tours through the Cost $20. Book at wellingtongardens.nz/ gardens and behind the scenes, food, and springfestival artists selling their nature-inspired work. 2021 Growing secrets Meet the beekeeper Gillies Garden-Art-House tour 1.30pm–2.30pm, Tue 28 Sep | Wellington 10.30am–12.30pm, The annual 10am, Sat 25 & Sun 26 Sep Botanic Garden ki Paekākā | Free Sat 2 Oct | Wellington 6 Tiniroa Grove, Silverstream Spring Festival See how the plants for the Begonia House Botanic Garden ki at Wellington A guided tour of a garden of National are grown and meet some of the tiny helpers Paekākā | Free Signifcance, view reception rooms of a that get rid of our insect pests. Meet at the Meet a beekeeper, Gardens is the Chapman Taylor Cottage, and a 50-year Treehouse. Book at wellingtongardens.nz/ learn fun facts about bees, perfect way to collection of NZ contemporary art. springfestival and taste some delicious honey Morning tea included. Cost $25. Book at at the Treehouse Visitor Centre. celebrate the wellingtongardens.nz/springfestival Government House garden tours season of new 10.30am–12pm & 1pm–2.30pm, Katherine Mansfeld’s ‘Miss Brill’ Tulip Sunday Thu 30 Sep & Fri 1 Oct | Free 11am, Sat 2 & Sun 3 Oct | Wellington Botanic beginnings. 10am–2pm, Sun 26 Sep | Wellington Botanic Enjoy a guided tour of the grounds at Garden ki Paekākā | Free Garden ki Paekākā Government House in Newtown. Places Free readings of Katherine Mansfeld’s Join the Wellington must be booked in advance at gg.govt.nz/ short story ‘Miss Brill’ in the Begonia House, Dutch Club and tours/upcoming. Tours involve hills and presented by Katherine Mansfeld House Netherlands Embassy stairs. Tailored tours available for restricted & Garden. to welcome in spring mobility and other special requirements among the tulips on the through [email protected] Pepped Warbeck Garden Soundshell Lawn and at guided tour the seasonal fower beds. Tiptoe through the Tombstones 10am, 1pm & 3pm, Sun 3 Oct 2pm, Sat 2 Oct | Bolton Street Cemetery 654 Ohariu Valley Road, Johnsonville Spring Festival Walk ki Paekākā Constructed 30 years ago, Pepped 11am, Mon 27 Sep | Wellington Botanic Join the Friends of Bolton Street Cemetery Warbeck Garden owner Fee Weaver has Garden ki Paekākā for a one-hour walk exploring graves created a garden of great beauty and Enjoy an easy 75-minute walk among the of well-known early Wellingtonians and tranquillity with a constantly changing spring fowers in the Main Garden. Meet interesting gravestones. Meet at Kinross array of unusual plants from October at the Founders’ Entrance, Glenmore Street. Street entrance. Cost $10. Book at to March. Cost $8. Book at Cost $5 (cash only). wellingtongardens.nz/springfestival wellingtongardens.nz/springfestival

16 17 Ngā mahi whakangahau Put it on the calendar

Check out some of the Dads travel free Day The Great Kererū Count Make sure to check online Sun 5 Sep | Cable Car Fri 17–Sun 26 Sep | Free exciting events we're For all events, please go online for the All dads travel free with fare paying children Get your friends and whānau involved in latest Alert Level status, as well as on Father’s Day. Enjoy family activities at the this great citizen science project. You just supporting over the spring checking the event’s website or social Cable Car summit! wellingtoncablecar.co.nz need to go for a stroll, take note of how media page for up-to-date venue and months. For more, visit many kererū you see and add the total into entry information. wellington.govt.nz/events The Art of Ikebana the iNaturalist app. greatkererucount.nz 10am–3pm, Wed 8-Wed 15 Sep | Wellington Term time activities Botanic Garden ki Paekākā | Free NZIA City Talks 11am–11.30am, Mon–Fri | Capital E | Free Discover the art of Japanese fower arranging 6pm, Mon 20 Sep, Mon 18 Oct City Gallery | Koha From Baby Rock & Rhyme to Science Jam with an exhibition by Ikebana Wellington with Professor Inventus, every weekday in the Begonia House. Demonstrations City Talks is an ongoing series presented during term time children aged 5 and under daily at 11am & 1pm. wellingtongardens.nz in partnership with New Zealand Institute can enjoy creative activities at PlayHQ. of Architects Wellington Branch. capitale.org.nz Gallery Babes citygallery.org.nz 11am & 1pm, Tue 14 Sep, Tue 19 Oct City Gallery | Free Haitus Kaiyote Weekend Art Tours Saddleback at Zealandia. Photo by Janice McKenna Sat 25 Sep | The Opera House 12.15pm, Sat & Sun | City Gallery | Free Bring the baby and enjoy a guided tour Be inspired by contemporary art with a free Conservation Week at Zealandia of our current exhibitions, followed by a The popular jazz funk band, hailing 45-minute tour of our latest exhibitions. Sat 4–Sun 12 Sep | Zealandia complimentary morning tea. Best suited from Melbourne, is hitting Wellington for a special show. wellingtonnz.com citygallery.org.nz Connect with taiao/nature during Te Wiki to those with babies up to 12 months. Tiaki Ao Tūroa/Conservation Week, with Booking is essential. citygallery.org.nz Waterfront Pop-Up Village Conservation Kōrero many events from mindfulness at dawn to Mon 27 Sep–Sun 17 Oct 6.30pm–7.30pm, Wed 1 Sep, Wed 6 Oct after-mahi expert talks. Plus gold coin entry Gallery Seniors Waterfront, near Te Papa & Wed 3 Nov | Zealandia on 4 & 5 Sep. visitzealandia.com 11am, Wed 15 Sep, Wed 20 Oct Listen to experts talk about the connection City Gallery | Free A unique retail precinct featuring shipping between nature and hauora/health and Beginners Weaving Classes A talk and tour for those aged 65+. Join us containers, flled with local art, apparel, wellbeing. Ask questions and enjoy light 1pm–4pm, Sat 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep & 2, 9 Oct for a guided look at our current exhibitions, jewellery, homeware, and more. refreshments. visitzealandia.com 6pm–9pm, Tue 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep & 5, 12 Oct followed by a complimentary morning tea. Ōtari-Wilton's Bush Booking is essential. citygallery.org.nz Tuatara Open Late An introduction to raranga (weaving) 5pm–10pm, Thu 2 Sep, Thu 7 Oct with harakeke (fax), this class aims to Conversations about Contemporary Art City Gallery | Koha spread knowledge of traditional weaving 12pm, Fri 17 Sep, Fri 22 Oct Art, music, flms, artist talks, beer, and healing practices utilising native City Gallery | Koha wine and food. Enjoy this ever-changing plants at Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush. Bookings Attend a short, entertaining tour of our programme of late-night events on the essential. Cost $10 or koha for Community current exhibitions, analyse and debate art, frst Thursday of the month. Services Card holders. facebook.com/ and discuss delightful and curly questions citygallery.org.nz otarirarangaweavers along the way. citygallery.org.nz Conversations about Contemporary Art

18 19 School holiday hangout Wellington Heritage Week Guns N’ Roses World of WearableArt Sat 2–Sun 17 Oct | Zealandia Mon 25–Sun 31 Oct | Various locations Fri 19 Nov | Sky Stadium Awards Show Looking for some nature-inspired fun? Experience Wellington’s people, places and Guns N' Roses bring rock to the stadium. Thu 30 Sep–Sun 17 Oct | TSB Arena Celebrate spring with a mix of performance, stories with events happening around the skystadium.co.nz Escape to another world where craft, and drop-in sessions. Kids entry is capital. wellingtonheritageweek.co.nz incredible works of wearable art come free during the holidays! visitzealandia.com NZSO Solemnis to life in a spectacular stage show. Semi Permanent 2021 Fri 26 Nov | worldofwearableart.com NZ Opera presents Morpheus Wed 27–Fri 29 Oct | Michael Fowler Centre Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko returns Wed 6–Sat 9 Oct | The Opera House Semi Permanent, the leading global festival to New Zealand to conduct Beethoven’s The NZ Opera blend rich storytelling of business, design and creativity, comes Missa Solemnis. nzso.co.nz traditions with the themes of Greek tragedy. to Wellington. semipermanent.com nzopera.com Arts and Social Change Wānanga Virtuoso Piano Fri 26–Sun 28 Nov | Toi Pōneke Arts Centre Lumino City Sat 30 Oct | Michael Fowler Centre During this three-day wānanga, artists, writers, academics, politicians and Collide-o-Scope, Vicky Robertson, New Zealand Fri 15–Sat 16 Oct | Wellington Waterfront World class Orchestra Wellington Image courtesy of World of WearableArt Ltd activists will work to make some concrete New Zealand's largest light festival with bring you works from Rachmaninof actions towards a more equitable future. spectacular light displays and installations. and Brahms with pianist Jian Liu. Silent Spring Revisited toiponeke.nz wellingtonlanternfestival.co.nz orchestrawellington.co.nz 6.30pm, Sat 25 Sep & 3pm, Sun 26 Sep Linden Community Centre Community Garden Open Day The Guilty Feminist Live Cable Car Halloween Party Sat 27 Nov (Sat 4 Dec rain day) Jan Bolwell is touring with her custom-built Thu 21 Oct | Michael Fowler Centre Sun 31 Oct | Cable Car theatre piece and work based on the seminal The city’s community gardens will open Join host Deborah Frances-White and A spook-tacular Halloween Party environmental book by Rachel Carson. their gates for one Saturday in spring to special guests to discuss 21st century with Fairy Trina, thrilling stories, and Tickets from eventfnda.co.nz showcase their people and plants. feminism. wellingtonnz.com trick or treating in haunted woods. wellingtoncablecar.co.nz Te Wiki Kaumātua – Seniors’ Week A Very Welly Christmas Delta Goodrem Fri 1–Fri 8 Oct | Various locations 12pm, Sat 27 & Sun 28 Nov Fri 22 Oct | Michael Fowler Centre Surrealist Art masterpieces Enjoy a packed line-up of community- Lambton Quay | Free Australian superstar singer songwriter Until Sun 31 Oct | Te Papa led events. This year’s theme, Across Celebrate Christmas in the capital with Delta Goodrem will kick of her three-show Generations, aims to connect people A world-famous art collection from a host of free, whānau-friendly activities. from all generations and backgrounds. Aotearoa tour. wellingtonnz.com Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. wellington.govt.nz/wellyxmas wellington.govt.nz/seniorsweek tepapa.govt.nz Wellington Diwali Festival School Holidays at Capital E 1.30pm–9pm, Mon 25 Oct | TSB Bank Arena Verb Readers & Writers Festival Sat 2–Sat 16 Oct | Capital E and Shed 6 Wed 3–Sun 7 Nov | Various locations There’s something to interest all children The celebrated and diverse festival returns Gather for conversation, performances, aged 0–12. For tamariki aged 5 and under, on Labour Day with performances, craft, masterclasses, showcases, bespoke house visit PlayHQ’s, Home is Where the Art is, stalls, workshops and authentic Indian visits and more with some of Aotearoa's Verb Readers & Writers Festival featuring a giant playhouse. capitale.org.nz cuisine. wellington.govt.nz/diwali most luminous writers. verbwellington.nz

20 21 Hidden gems

Secret places to discover in Pōneke

Trek into tranquillity Discover epic views at Te Ara Paparārangi at Oku Street Reserve Not many people know that Te Ara Views for days! Head to Oku Street Reserve Paparārangi has arguably the best views of to see over Ōwhiro Bay, Sinclair Head and, Wellington Harbour. It ’s a bonus that it ’s on a clear day, the Kaikōura Range in the an easy, all- ages walk along the Harbour South Island. The steps to get to the top Escarpment from Waihinahina Park in are worth it. Newlands. Enjoy the tranquillity of the forest and stop at viewpoints along the way. Check out the cherry blossoms Katherine Mansfeld Park in Thorndon Enjoy a peaceful picnic comes up pretty in pink at this time of at Ōtari - Wilton's Bush the year. Take a wander and enjoy the Lunch in a remarkable glade surrounded beautiful cherry blossoms while they last. by nothing but native trees and peace? Sounds like a pretty good spring activity Find the magical Fairy Garden we think. Barbecues are available for use Tucked away in the Wellington Botanic and there are toilet facilities, as well as Garden ki Paekākā, there is a magical Fairy fresh tap water. Take the blue trail to fnd Village waiting to be found. It ’s the perfect Moko, a majestic 800 -- year old rimu! excuse to run away with the fairies and spend an afternoon exploring the gardens.

22 23 Tō tātou hāpori Our community

“Mum was a super-keen vege gardener. species to the Ōtari gardens, working with Absolutely I used to always help her out and was the many community planting groups, super-keen on her fower garden too. and recently a planting day with Taranaki positively Both my mum and her mum were the ones Whānui to beautify their urupā. who really inspired me into gardening.” Anita is a keen cyclist, having recently wild about Anita says the increase in native wildlife cycled the length of Aotearoa, and has that has gone hand in hand with the in the past represented New Zealand in plants move to becoming a greener city has been target shooting. remarkable. When it comes to all things green, Anita When asked how “We were losing a lot of biodiversity at doesn’t discriminate, saying “it doesn’t Wellington has changed one stage. A big change happened when matter if it’s native or exotic, I just love animal pest control began at Ōtari in 1995. plants full stop”. over the years, Anita Prior to that there were no more than one- Benbrook doesn’t to-two kererū around and not many tūī.” Over an initial three nights trapping, hesitate. “It’s a lot greener The mother of two teens began her stint 800 possums were caught. than it used to be.” with Wellington City Council in 1987, spending her frst 14 years working at “In a really short time, the kererū This fact delights Anita – an absolute plant Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush. population just started to boom. Nowadays lover – and she can take a fair bit of the credit. you can see tūī all around the city – it’s just “Within a week of being there the person amazing. That’s one of the best things that’s Anita is Wellington City Council’s above me left, so I started out in charge of happened to Wellington.” Biodiversity Specialist in Plants. In the the crew straight away.” Urban Ecology team, her key role is Anita says none of this would have been Back then, Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush didn’t have advising on what to plant, and where, possible without Pōneke’s 120 volunteer its own dedicated crew and the reserve was and after 34 years with the organisation, planting groups that contribute to creating “pretty understafed and under-resourced”. she’s pretty darn good at it. a greener city for future generations. She says eventually full-time permanent “Day to day the bulk of the work I do is A recent highlight for Anita was planting staf were assigned to Ōtari and the unique restoration planting. It’s looking across our the city’s two millionth plant following a 20- native reserve got the attention it deserved. reserve network and connecting them up, year programme. Another has been creating like the outer green belt. We look out about Anita grew up in Miramar and attended two informative Wellington-focused 10 years ahead of time, trying to piece these Worser Bay School, Evans Bay Intermediate planting booklets, which can be found at green areas together.” School, and Wellington East Girls College. wellington.govt.nz/planting-guides. It’s 2021, so we’re sharing stories She then studied at and She has a strong focus on identifying Other satisfying projects in the past were about 21 of our people who have completed correspondence courses. threatened species in the Pōneke region working on the Ōtari redevelopment worked at Council for 20 years or and working to recover them, as well as Her passion for plants and all things project which included building the bridge more. Check them out at restoring our coastal dunes, helping to outdoorsy – she loves tramping and that links the two garden areas, many seed wellington.govt.nz/20twentyone make them more resilient in storms. hunting – began young. collecting trips around New Zealand adding

24 25 Mahi toi Capital arts

Coming up at Toi Pōneke Gallery Coming up at Judy Millar Action Movie Courtenay Place Park light boxes Until Sun 31 Oct Claire Harris Wound Whistled Air Pierre Huyghe Human Mask Deanna Dowling Sat 4 Sep–Fri 1 Oct Until Sun 31 Oct Millar famously ‘paints backwards’, wiping Standing still, still standing paint of her canvases to create exaggerated, Three new video works rifng on weird Human Mask (2014), a flm by Pierre Sat 2 Oct–Mon 24 Jan 2022 hyperactive brushstrokes that seem to tales, cinema of unease, and camp horror Huyghe stars a monkey wearing a dress and Standing still, still standing is a foat in illusionistic space. Action Movie to draw out the moments before collapse a young-girl mask. Sometimes the creature photographic project exploring modern presents Millar’s paintings in conversation into terror or laughter. Living from breath seems almost human, sometimes very architectural value systems. The exhibition with two ‘direct’ flms inspired by abstract to breath Wound Whistled Air is both proof monkey. Many of Huyghe’s works deal with invites viewers to consider the relationships expressionism, both made by painting of life and a fatal injury. The ULTIMATE in our relationship to animals and require us between people, place and structure. directly onto flm stock. SUSPENSE. to take a wider ‘more than human’ view.

Max Fleury and Anna Brimer Brett Graham Tai Moana Tai Tangata Visit citygallery.org.nz Be the hero of your own movie Until Sun 31 Oct Sat 9 Oct–Fri 5 Nov Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Pack your bags for an exhibition of vlogs, Tainui) is known for his large-scale From top Brett Graham, photography and collage! Anna Brimer and sculptures exploring indigenous histories, Maungārongo ki te Max Fleury go on holiday at top tourist politics, and philosophies. The show, Whenua Maungārongo ki te Tangata, 2020. destinations and Airbnbs, visiting the visited which will feature sculpture and videos Claire Harris, Medium and photographing the photographed. by Graham, will be accompanied by Glove, 2020. a programme of New Zealand flms Deanna Dowling, Standing Stevei Houkāmau Rongorongo Tapairu addressing the Land Wars and their still, still standing, 2021. Sat 13 Nov–Fri 10 Dec aftermath, organised in partnership Stevei Houkāmau is the 2021 Toi Pōneke with Ngā Taonga, Wellington. Visual Artist in Residence. Houkāmau’s Uku (Māori Ceramic Art) practice is Tia Ranginui Gonville Gothic distinctive for its carved surface designs Until Sun 31 Oct that draw upon Tā Moko and Tātau. Her In her new series Tua o Tāwauwau/ exhibition Rongorongo Tapairu springs Away with the Fairies (2020), Whanganui from research into the matriarchal lines photographer Tia Ranginui (Ngāti Hine within her whakapapa. By acknowledging Oneone) addresses patupaiarehe – in and celebrating her whakapapa Houkāmau Māori myth, they were the frst people unwraps narratives that will be retold of New Zealand. The show also includes through uku, projection and soundscape. images from previous series Hours between Sleep (2016), and images of Whanganui’s Visit toiponeke.nz Savage Club and during the food of the Whanganui River in 2015.

26 27 Kaupapa pūtea Funding

We have a range of funding available for Waste Minimisation Know community groups and projects to help Seed Fund (over $2,000) make our city a better place. This fund supports the development of innovative solutions for reducing waste. If you have applied for funding at the Closes 20 October 2021. your Council before, you may notice that the Pipitea funding portal looks a bit diferent. From Te Atakura – Climate and early September, we are making changes Sustainability Fund to make applying for funding more This is a new fund which will support limit user-friendly. For help please contact our community projects that reduce carbon Funding team at [email protected] emissions. It is for community groups Social and Recreation Fund and residents who want to take action towards climate change mitigation eforts This fund supports community projects at the neighbourhood, community, and which make the city safer, more resilient business levels. Te Aro and connected. Closes 20 October 2021. Contact our funding team for more Arts and Culture Fund information or to talk through your idea for This fund support arts and cultural projects a project, and check our calendar for closing No alcohol Mt Cook Mt Victoria in the city. Closes 20 October 2021. dates. Visit wellington.govt.nz/funding in public areas within the alcohol ban area.

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28 29 Ngā huihuinga o te Kaunihera, ngā komiti me ngā poari ā-hapori Council, committee and Capital Compost community board meetings

Each batch is tested and made Council and Committee meetings are Meeting dates and locations sometimes locally from recycled green waste. livestreamed via our YouTube page, so please need to change, so please check fnal tune in at youtube.com/WgtnCC. You are details at wellington.govt.nz/meetings Our bulk range includes: compost, also welcome to attend any meeting listed or phone 04 499 4444. garden mix, veggie mix, lawn mix, here, depending on the COVID Alert Level. mulch and potting mix, ultra soil 2 September 20 October and top soil. 9.30am – Social, Cultural and Economic Committee 9.30am – Annual Plan/Long Term Plan Committee

6 September 21 October Call 0508 To Grow (0508 86 4769) for information 9.30am – Waste Management 9.30am – Finance and Performance Committee on where to buy and delivery options. and Minimisation Plan Joint Committee 7pm – Makara/Ohariu Community Board 8 September 27 October This product has met the Ministry of Health requirements for use in commercial and 9.30am – Regulatory Processes Committee 9.30am – Planning and Environment Committee domestic plant growth. All our products meet New Zealand’s standard NZS4454:2005 9 September 28 October 9.30am – Infrastructure Committee 9.30am – Council 7pm – Makara/Ohariu Community Board 7pm – Tawa Community Board 4 November 9.30am – Social, Cultural and Economic Committee 15 September 9.30am – Audit and Risk Subcommittee 8 November 9.30am – Wellington Region Waste Management 16 September and Minimisation Plan Joint Committee 9.30am – Finance and Performance Committee 10 November 22 September 9.30am – Regulatory Processes Committee 9.30am – CEO Performance Review Committee 11 November 23 September 9.30am – Infrastructure Committee 9.30am – Planning and Environment Committee 7pm – Tawa Community Board

29 September 17 November 9.30am – Annual Plan/Long Term Plan Committee 9.30am – Annual Plan/Long Term Plan Committee

30 September 18 November 9.30am – Council 9.30am – Finance and Performance Committee

7 October 24 November 9.30am – Social, Cultural and Economic Committee 9.30am – Planning and Environment Committee

13 October 25 November 9.30am – Regulatory Processes Committee 9.30am – Council 1.30pm – Grants Subcommittee All meetings take place at Council 14 October 9.30am – Infrastructure Committee headquarters, 113 The Terrace, or in the 7pm – Tawa Community Board suburbs for community board meetings.

30 31 Te Koromatua me ngā Kaikaunihera Motukairangi/Eastern Ward The Mayor and Councillors

The people who represent you Wellington City Councillors are elected by Wellington residents every three years. Their role is to represent the views of residents and help the Council make the best Sarah Free Deputy Mayor Sean Rush Teri O’Neill [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] decisions for the city. Not sure which ward you’re in? Deputy Chair Chair Deputy Chair Council Infrastructure Committee Grants Subcommittee Visit wellington.govt.nz/wards CEO Performance Review Committee

Citywide Paekawakawa/Southern Ward Pukehīnau/Lambton Ward

Andy Foster Mayor Fleur Fitzsimons Laurie Foon Iona Pannett Nicola Young Tamatha Paul [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chair Chair Deputy Chair Chair Deputy Chair Deputy Chair Council Grants Subcommittee Finance and Performance Planning and Environment Social, Cultural and Planning and Environment CEO Performance Committee Committee Economic Committee Committee Review Committee Deputy Chair Annual Plan/Long-Term Plan Committee

Takapū/Northern Ward Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward

Jenny Condie Jill Day Malcolm Sparrow Diane Calvert Rebecca Matthews Simon Woolf [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Deputy Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Deputy Chair Infrastructure Committee Social, Cultural and Regulatory Processes Committee Finance and Performance Annual Plan/Long-Term Regulatory Processes Committee Audit and Risk Subcommittee Economic Committee Committee Plan Committee

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