Wellington
Sex workers portray themselves the way they want to be seen
Art has been obsessed with sex workers for centuries. From Picasso to Dostoyevsky to Satine the courtesan from Moulin Rouge!, sex workers have long been a…
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…
How fireworks are helping decolonise Wellington
This past Sunday, Wellington held its second annual Matariki Sky Show – a fireworks display that is just one event in the dozens organised as part…
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.