Wellington Region
He Reo o Te Taiao - A Tribute to Dr Richard Nunns
Dr Richard Nunns contribution to the art form of tāonga pūoro has left an indelible mark on Aotearoa music. From playing music inside steep caves in Takaka to travelling the world alongside musician… Audio
Shooting the night sky
The Wairarapa just north of Wellington has applied to become the country's latest Dark Sky Reserve. And a new exhibition is encouraging people to look up at the night sky and soak up the darkness. But… Audio, Gallery
Congestion charges polarise Wellington residents and businesses
Wellington commuters may have to pay for the privilege of driving to work in future with the city council's plans to accelerate congestion charges.
Wiltshires without wool
Massey University is looking at the costs and benefits of farmers moving out of the wool business and into farming fleece-shedding Wiltshire sheep.
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Fury over Wellington arts restructure
There is concern in Wellington art circles over the axing of a key role at Wellington's City Gallery. Experience Wellington, owned by the city council, operates six cultural institutions, including… Audio
Finding Wellington's Next Top Mould-el
Fungi growing out of carpets, mouldy walls, slugs… a photo competition for Wellington's worst flat is drawing attention to the city's housing crisis. Audio
Three-year-old's death at playground a 'tragic accident', coroner rules
The death of a three-year-old girl after her father fell on her while playing at an Upper Hutt park was "a tragic accident", the coroner has ruled.
'Refreshed' in Levin, an update on the kick starter campaign
Back in 2019 Jesse spoke to the founder of a small social enterprise that creates and sells bags made from waste products in Levin. He caught up with founder David Brewerton. Audio
Plumb crazy about crayfish
Strange fishy sculptures made out of recycled stuff are popping up on the shoreline at Riversdale. They're the work of country plumber Jeff Burnett, who can't keep his hands off junk. Audio
Wellington council explores rent subsidy to alleviate financial woes
Wellington City Council wants to launch into negotiations with central government to get access to a key rent subsidy to solve financial woes with its City Housing portfolio.
Council tenants should get government rent subsidy - councillor
Wellington City Council could make a preliminary decision this morning to end its role as landlord.
Average house price tops $1 million in Wellington
Average house values in the Wellington region have topped $1 million but the latest CoreLogic House Price Index shows some slowdown in the growth of those values.
Feedback sought on new name for central Wellington
The NZ Geographic Board wants to hear what people think about a proposal to assign the name Paekākā to a central part of Wellington.
Farming Flavour - chocolate and chillies
Chocolatier Johnty Tatham and his brother Paddy who is experimenting with chillies are forging new paths as the sixth generation on a sheep and beef farm on the Wairarapa coast. Video, Audio
Wellington to get 'bells and whistles' cycleway plan
A massive campaign by cycling advocates has forced Wellington City Council to do a u-turn, signing off today on fast-tracking cycleways across the city.
Carterton 10-year-old campaigns for new pool slide
Molly O'Dwyer is using her council's long-term planning process to make her wish of a better pool slide come true. Video
Wellington City Councillors revolt against mayor's changes
Wellington City Councillors are pushing back against a series of last-minute proposals their mayor sent to them in the early hours of this morning. The council is meeting today to vote on adopting the… Audio
More pop-up bike lanes to come until safety improves - advocate
Cycling activists are promising to keep going rogue and continue to install pop-up cycle lanes across Wellington. Audio
Welly councillors shocked at 16% rates rise proposal
Wellington city councillors are gobsmacked at a proposal to lift rates by 16 percent next year, saying it has come completely out of the blue.
Protecting birds from Wellington's cable car terminal
Urban Wildlife Trust spokesman, Tony Stoddard, talks to Jesse about the problem of window strike in Wellington. Audio
