Wellington
The anti-mandate protesters stuck in the South Island
They’d like to join the larger protest at Parliament, but they can’t get on a boat.
How writing about a barcode formed Kii Winston’s identity | The Outliers
Arriving in Kaitaia from Barbados as a child, Kii Winston Small felt isolated and unsure of where he stood in the world. But tracing back his…
The artist making bangers in a te reo Māori renaissance | The Outliers
“I’m a bridge. I don’t have to belong to just one culture, occupy this one space. I can be this in-between.” Rei calls himself “the creator…
The 22-year old Wellington City Councillor who's not trying to change boomers' minds | The Outliers
“All around the country, and all around the world, you’ve got closed boardrooms full of old white men."
22-year-old Tamatha Paul is a Wellington City Councillor who…
Livening up Wellington’s outer suburbs
As our population rises, Wellington’s outer suburbs can become hubs where people live, work and play – all while having easy public transport access to the…
More affordable, more walkable and more resilient: plans for Wellington’s CBD
How Wellington's CBD will keep up with its rapid population growth.
Decolonising gender and sexuality in Wellington city
Te Whanganui-a-Tara, political hub of Aotearoa and a city that carries the rep of being home to individuals all free to express themselves. This was the…
What does it mean to be urban Māori?
Today we launch a series on urban Māori identity. It features He Kākano Ahau, a podcast by Kahu Kutia (Ngāi Tūhoe), and Māori and the City,…
Rediscovering Aotearoa: Mātauranga | Knowledge
There are 110 statues or monuments in Wellington, but only 10 of those represent Māori narratives. Two strangers, Safari Hynes and Peter McKenzie, meet to discuss…
Rediscovering Aotearoa: Taiao | Nature
The last bullet of the Land Wars was shot in 1916 at Maungapōhatu in Te Urewera, and the forest was later taken into government control. Atamira…
Victoria Uni students imagine the future of tech
Robot bodies, 3D printing organs and improving the way we use social media... students take a break during their all-nighters at Victoria Uni to ruminate on…
Sophie’s Angels: the all-female driver service keeping passengers safe
96% of all passenger service drivers are men, but at Sophie's Angels, 0% of the drivers are men. This Wellington-based all-female driver service (open to passengers…
Planning for Growth - Resilient
A CBD apartment feels terrifying in an earthquake. But a house in the suburbs could be cut off by a landslide and isolated from vital services.…
Mournmoor Muders - who kidnapped the mayor?
Can these two detectives find the missing mayor of Wellington? We're not convinced...
Catch Alice and Maria in The Mournmoor Murders in this year's NZ International Comedy Festival.
Armageddon: Wellington 2019
It's that time of year again in the windy city, where fans of all things gaming, comics, and fantasy descend upon the Westpac Stadium to celebrate,…
Planning for Growth - Greener
Wellington needs to become carbon neutral to protect our future. In this video, we explore the options for becoming a greener city. This is our once…
Using technology to fight cold damp houses
1600 New Zealanders die every year from conditions caused by cold, damp homes. Hīria Te Rangi shares her story of loss, and explains how Whare Hauora…
How do we make Wellington a city that looks after everyone?
In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, we hear about making sure young people have a future, AI and transport, and building the…
How do we use technology to make Wellington a Smart Capital?
In the next 30 years, Wellington is expected to grow by 50,000 to 80,000 people. In this speaker series, hosted by the Wellington City Council, tech…
Undies for your period
There's a new way to go about your day when you're on your period. These 'period undies' from I am Eva are combatting the 'ick' factor…
A network of reusable coffee cups
It's great to have a reusable coffee cup, but remembering it is another story. No worries, Again Again are creating a cup network that makes…
Honey and Baz take the train to Porirua
Baz takes his adorable dog Honey on a journey from Wellington to Porirua after the Wellington Council ruled pets could travel on trains ??
Just like the movies: Inside the Weta Cave
Orcs, elves, swords and more, the world famous Weta Cave is turning 10 this year! We popped in for a visit to the middle of Middle…
The haunting story behind tooting in this tunnel
We thought you honked through tunnels for the same reason you hold your breath over bridges. Turns out the story behind why drivers toot through Wellington's…
How Wellington's Tourism ads came into their own
We decided to Re:view the Wellingtonnz.com tourism ads from 1991 to present day. A lot has changed...thankfully.