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25 years of Summer Events!

The full programme is now available for Greater Wellington’s summer events in your regional parks.

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Metlink fares to increase 3.1 percent from 15 May 2026

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Kristine Zipfel 2022 Community Snorkel v2

Community Snorkel with Mountains to Sea Wellington

  • Date 28 Feb 2026
  • Location Scorching Bay

Civil Defence Emergency Management Group meeting

  • Date 03 Mar 2026
  • Location Taumata Kōrero - Council Chamber, Greater Wellington Regional Council, 100 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington

Civil Defence Emergency Management Group workshop

  • Date 03 Mar 2026
  • Location Taumata Kōrero - Council Chamber, Greater Wellington Regional Council, 100 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington