Omāroro dawn blessing
Yesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki Whānui and formal gifting of the name Omāroro to the project.
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and Councillor Iona Pannett also attended. Mayor Lester shared a few words on the importance of this project for the future growth and demand as well as the resilience of Wellington City.
It was great to see members of the local community as well as representatives of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and contractors involved in the project make their way to the ceremony.
Hīkoi to parliament
Traffic heading into Wellington City has eased, however motorists should continue to expect significant delays in the city.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has reached Waitangi Park, with Police reporting no issues from this morning’s movements.
Another group of about 2000 people from the Hutt Valley began arriving at the Wellington Railway Station at around 8:30am.
The hīkoi is expected to begin their walk to Parliament along the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners Street, Willis Street and Lambton Quay) at 9am.
Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays
Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.
Experience the Ryman lifestyle and learn about our living options, tour our showhomes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.
Click to find out more information.
Wellington welcomes a Disney exhibition.
For the first time in New Zealand, Disney: The Magic of Animation is coming to Wellington, showcasing over 600 iconic objects, including rare artwork and original sketches. Visitors will journey through nearly a century of Disney’s animation history, with characters from ‘Steamboat Willie’ (1928) to ‘Moana 2’ (2024). Interactive stations and immersive experiences await visitors of all ages.
Early bird tickets are now available until the end of the year, with a special Christmas Family Pack deal offering 2 adults and 2 kids for just $50.
Don’t miss this magical experience—book your tickets now!
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