Between 1924 and 1968, the city's supply was supplemented by a coal-fired power station at Evans Bay.[177]. [173], Wellington is the North Island port for Cook Strait ferries to Picton in the South Island, provided by state-owned Interislander and private Bluebridge. As of 2019, the city had a population of 65,398 according to U.S. Census Bureau [12] estimates, making it the most populous village in the state. [117] Major companies with their headquarters in Wellington include: At the 2013 census, the largest employment industries for Wellington residents were professional, scientific and technical services (25,836 people), public administration and safety (24,336 people), health care and social assistance (17,446 people), education and training (16,550 people) and retail trade (16,203 people). Subsequently, a number of recent buildings were demolished rather than being rebuilt, often a decision made by the insurer. Premier House (built in 1843 for Wellington's first mayor, George Hunter), the official residence of the prime minister, is in Thorndon on Tinakori Road. [168][169] Road access into the capital is constrained by the mountainous terrain between Wellington and the Kapiti Coast, SH 1 passes through the steep and narrow Wainui Saddle, nearby SH 59 travels along the Centennial Highway, a narrow section of road between the Paekkriki Escarpment and the Tasman Sea, and between Wellington and Wairarapa SH 2 transverses the Rimutaka Ranges on a similar narrow winding road. [171], Wellington lies at the southern end of the North Island Main Trunk railway (NIMT) and the Wairarapa Line, converging on Wellington railway station at the northern end of central Wellington. In the east is the Miramar Peninsula, connected to the rest of the city by a low-lying isthmus at Rongotai, the site of Wellington International Airport. [144][145] Jackson's companies include Weta Workshop, Weta Digital, Camperdown Studios, post-production house Park Road Post, and Stone Street Studios near Wellington Airport. Then that trend reversed and yields slowly began improving," according to two The New Zealand Herald reporters writing in May 2009. The city is chiefly served by Wellington International Airport in Rongotai, the country's second-busiest airport. He is regarded as one of the greatest defensive commanders of all time, and many of his tactics and battle plans are still studied in military academies around the world. Cruise tourism is experiencing a major boom in line with nationwide development. [109] Three-quarters (73%) walked to work or university, 13% travelled by car, 6% by bus, 2% bicycled (although 31% own bicycles), and did not travel very far since 73% worked or studied in the central city. 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[108] Both of these are higher than the New Zealand average. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. [100] By 2008, property values had declined by about 9.3% over a 12-month period, according to one estimate. He is regarded as one of the greatest defensive commanders of all time, and many of his tactics and battle plans are still studied in military academies around the world. [37], The city's location close to the mouth of the narrow Cook Strait leaves it vulnerable to strong gales, leading to the nickname of "Windy Wellington". [129] The long-term domestic marketing strategy was a finalist in the 2011 CAANZ Media Awards. Other notable buildings include Wellington Town Hall, Wellington railway station, Dominion Museum (now Massey University), Aon Centre (Wellington), Wellington Regional Stadium, and Wellington Airport at Rongotai. These include Otari-Wilton's Bush, dedicated to the protection and propagation of native plants. [130], Popular tourist attractions include Wellington Museum, Wellington Zoo, Zealandia and Wellington Cable Car. More than most cities, life is dominated by its central business district (CBD). There are two other state highways in the wider region: State Highway 58 which provides a direct connection between the Hutt Valley and Porirua, and State Highway 59 which follows a coastal route between Linden and Mackays Crossing and was previously part of SH 1. Across the road is the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere,[96] part of the old Government Buildings which now houses part of Victoria University of Wellington's Law Faculty. Whitireia New Zealand has large campuses in Porirua, Wellington and Kapiti; the Wellington Institute of Technology and New Zealand's National Drama school, Toi Whakaari. Wellington is served by State Highway 1 in the west and State Highway 2 in the east, meeting at the Ngauranga Interchange north of the city centre, where SH 1 runs through the city to the airport. However, both have significant proportions of their employed population working in Wellington city and the Hutt Valley (36.1% and 17.1% in 2006 respectively)[191] and are considered part of the Wellington functional urban area by Statistics New Zealand. There is access during daylight hours by the Dominion Post Ferry. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.2% had no religion, 31.4% were Christian, 3.7% were Hindu, 1.6% were Muslim, 1.7% were Buddhist and 3.3% had other religions. [182], There are four wastewater treatment stations serving the Wellington metropolitan area, located at:[183], The Wellington metropolitan area faces challenges with ageing infrastructure for the three waters, and there have been some significant failures, particularly in wastewater systems. [69] The docks were closed for several weeks after the earthquake.[70]. A Wellington City Council survey conducted in March 2009 found the typical central city apartment dweller was a New Zealand native aged 24 to 35 with a professional job in the downtown area, with household income higher than surrounding areas. Wellington is a market town in rural Somerset, a county in the west of England, situated 7 miles (11 km) south west of Taunton in the Somerset West and Taunton district, near the border with Devon, which runs along the Blackdown Hills to the south of the town. Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. The 1855 Wairarapa earthquake occurred on the Wairarapa Fault to the north and east of Wellington. Wellington Management is one of the worlds leading independent asset managers. [13], Legends recount that Kupe discovered and explored the region in about the 10th century, with initial settlement by Mori iwi such as Rangitne and Muapoko. Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. In May 2021, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) reported the median house price was $1,057,000 in Wellington City, $930,000 in Porirua, $873,500 in Lower Hutt and $828,000 in Upper Hutt, compared to a national median house price of $820,000. It is New Zealand's second most ethnically diverse city, bested only by Auckland, and boasts a "melting pot" culture of significant minorities such as Malaysian,[139] Italian, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Greek,[140] Indian, Samoan and indigenous Taranaki Whnui communities as a result. [181] The water comes from Wainuiomata River (since 1884), Hutt River (1914), rongorongo River (1926) and the Lower Hutt aquifer. At that time, the population of Wellington was just 4,900.[48]. The hottest recorded temperature in the city is 31.1C (88F) recorded on 20 February 1896[citation needed], while 1.9C (29F) is the coldest. Heres How Wellington Is Achieving It. [109] Most (56%) owned their apartment; 42% rented. [79], Wellington City covers 289.91km2 (111.93sqmi)[81] and had an estimated population of 213,100 as of June 2022,[9] with a population density of 735 people per km2. Explore. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. The Governor-General's residence, Government House (the current building completed in 1910) is situated in Newtown, opposite the Basin Reserve. All electorates are held by the governing Labour Party. Choose an option below: Pay Apply Find Report a Problem Garbage Collection Business Licenses Code Violations Parking Tickets Permit Fees Water Bills Opportunities for Public Engagement Wellington International (formerly Palm Beach International Equestrian Center) is committed to revolutionizing equestrian sport and capturing the hearts of horse lovers. A diesel-hauled carriage service, the Wairarapa Connection, connects several times daily to Masterton in the Wairarapa via the 8.8-kilometre-long (5.5mi) Rimutaka Tunnel. The legendary Polynesian explorer Kupe, a chief from Hawaiki (the homeland of Polynesian explorers, of unconfirmed geographical location, not to be confused with Hawaii), was said to have stayed in the harbour from c. [133][134][135] The city is known for its coffee scene, with now-globally common foods and drinks such as the flat white perfected here. [131], Wellington is a popular conference tourism destination due to its compact nature, cultural attractions, award-winning restaurants and access to government agencies. [188], Wellington is twinned with the following cities:[189], It also has historical ties with Chania, Greece; Harrogate, England; and anakkale, Turkey.[190]. [42] Before the 1820s, most of the inhabitants of the Wellington region were Whatonga's descendants. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Nevine String Quartet and Chamber music New Zealand are based in Wellington. [98] This 26-metre orange spike built for movement by artist Phil Price has been described as "tall, soaring and elegantly simple", which "reflects the swaying of the yacht masts in the Evans Bay Marina behind it" and "moves like the needle on the dial of a nautical instrument, measuring the speed of the sea or wind or vessel."[99]. Wellington attracted more than 2.5 million visitors at a time when New Zealand's population was 1.6 million.[49]. [78], On 29 January 2019, the suburb of Kelburn (instruments near the Metservice building in the Wellington Botanic Garden) reached 30.3C (87F), the highest temperature since records began in 1927. In recent years, tourism, arts and culture, film, and ICT have played a bigger role in the economy. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. We encourage you to take your time to learn more about Wellington. The Waikanae-Paraparaumu-Paekkriki combined urban area in the Kapiti Coast district is sometimes included in the Wellington metro area[by whom?] The Town of Wellington is helping inform residents and businesses about the Colorado Carryout Bag Fee, effective January 1, 2023 Read on Holiday Cooking Fat, Oil, and Grease Drop Off The Town of Wellington will offer a FREE cooking oil drop-off at 4021 Grant Ave, Wellington, CO 80549. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. [136][137] Wellington has a strong coffee culture the city has more cafs per capita than New York City and was pioneered by Italian and Greek immigrants to areas such as Mount Victoria, Island Bay and Miramar. Wellington is more densely populated than most other cities in New Zealand due to the restricted amount of land that is available between its harbour and the surrounding hills. Wellington is a market town in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. In a recent interview with Institutional Investor, Wellingtons Mark Sullivan shares his take on how alternatives could be an important investment strategy for investors dealing with inflation and geopolitical airport", "Defence House in Wellington to be demolished after investigations show repairs to earthquake damage uneconomic", "Unacceptable performance of building says Minister", "Maersk to return to Wellington when CentrePort's cranes are repaired", "Did it actually snow in Wellington? The four cities comprising the Wellington metropolitan area have a total population of 434,900 (June 2022),[9] with the urban area containing 98.5% of that population. In a recent interview with Institutional Investor, Wellingtons Mark Sullivan shares his take on how alternatives could be an important investment strategy for investors dealing with inflation and geopolitical It is the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. Wellington is famous for his adaptive defensive style of warfare, resulting in several victories against numerically superior forces while minimising his own losses. Several commissioners (delegates) invited from Australia, chosen for their neutral status, declared that the city was a suitable location because of its central location in New Zealand and its good harbour; it was believed that the whole Royal Navy fleet could fit into the harbour. Snow is very rare at low altitudes, although snow fell on the city and many other parts of the Wellington region during separate events on 25 July 2011 and 15 August 2011. The city is home to experimental arts publication White Fungus. English is the most spoken language (96.0%) followed by French (3.2%), Te Reo Mori (2.2%), Mandarin (2.0%) and German (2.0%). [40][41] A later Mori explorer, Whatonga, named the harbour Te Whanganui-a-Tara after his son Tara. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. Of all students, 56% were female and 44% male. Since the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, earthquake readiness has become even more of an issue, with buildings declared by Wellington City Council to be earthquake-prone,[57][58] and the costs of meeting new standards. The Town of Wellington is helping inform residents and businesses about the Colorado Carryout Bag Fee, effective January 1, 2023 Read on Holiday Cooking Fat, Oil, and Grease Drop Off The Town of Wellington will offer a FREE cooking oil drop-off at 4021 Grant Ave, Wellington, CO 80549. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. Due to Wellington being the capital city of New Zealand, its residents are more likely to participate in politics compared to other cities in New Zealand.[16]. In the year to March 2018, Wellington Electricity disclosed the average customer spent just 55 minutes without power due to unplanned outages. It plays host to many artistic and cultural organisations, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Royal New Zealand Ballet. [65][66], At two minutes after midnight on Monday 14 November 2016, the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake, which was centred between Culverden and Kaikoura in the South Island, caused the Wellington CBD, Victoria University of Wellington, and the Wellington suburban rail network to be largely closed for the day to allow inspections. Other visual art galleries include the City Gallery. In 1980, Televisions One and Two merged under a single company, Television New Zealand (TVNZ). The land to the west of this rises abruptly, meaning that many suburbs sit high above the centre of the city. The city's art scene includes many art galleries, including the national art collection at Toi Art at Te Papa. It is generally very windy all year round with high rainfall; average annual rainfall is 1,250mm (49in), June and July being the wettest months. There were 80 vessels booked for visits in the 2011/12 season estimated to inject more than NZ$31million into the economy and representing a 74% increase in the space of two years. [14], Wellington's current form was originally designed by Captain William Mein Smith, the first Surveyor General for Edward Wakefield's New Zealand Company, in 1840. [82] The most common overseas birthplace is England, place of origin of 6.2% of the urban area's population. In 1967, the Mount Victoria transmitter was replaced with a more powerful transmitter at Mount Kaukau. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Mount Victoria rises 643 feet (196 metres) near the centre of the city. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs has closed an intersection in Wellington County just southwest of Arthur. Wellington's capabilities are recognized by many of the largest and most reputable names in the insurance and reinsurance industry as offering the highest level of service solutions. In 2005, the market was described as "robust". [85] Wellington also has many events such as CubaDupa, the Newtown Festival, Diwali Festival of Lights and Gardens Magic at the Botanical Gardens.[86][87][88]. The Northern Explorer to Auckland was discontinued in December 2021. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area,[11] and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. The narrow entrance to the harbour is to the east of the Miramar Peninsula, and contains the dangerous shallows of Barrett Reef, where many ships have been wrecked (notably the inter-island ferry TEVWahine in 1968). In particular, Wellington is noted for is contributions to art, cuisine[141] and international filmmaking (with Avatar and The Lord of the Rings being largely produced in the city) among many other factors listed below. In a video posted to Twitter, OPP Const. [50] Wellington ties with Canberra, Australia, as the most remote capital city, 2,326km (1,445mi) apart from each other. [104] Housing costs have been identified making it difficult for some professions, like nurses, to afford to live in Wellington. Wellington Electricity owns and operates the local distribution network. The trolleybus network was the last public system of its kind in the southern hemisphere. [36] However, the primary settlement of Wellington is said to have been executed by Tara, the son of Whatonga, a chief from the Mhia Peninsula, who told his son to travel south, to find more fertile lands to settle. Nearby homes similar to 1669 Wellington Rd have recently sold between $955K to $1,043K at an average of $645 per square foot. WNTV1's main studios were in Waring Taylor Street in central Wellington and broadcast from a transmitter atop Mount Victoria. The summit of The Wrekin lies 3 miles southwest of the town. The majority of television production moved to Auckland over the 1980s, culminating in the opening of TVNZ's new Auckland television centre in 1989. Discover Wellington Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine. 1,064 Sq. A modernist building housing the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa lies on the waterfront, on Cable Street. The University of Otago has a Wellington branch with its Wellington School of Medicine and Health. In 1951, following the recommendations of Arthur William Glisson (known to all in Wellington as "Bink" Glisson), Charles Oliver Wellington assembled It caused vertical movements of two to three metres over a large area, including raising land out of the harbour and turning it into a tidal swamp. Wellington is primarily surrounded by water, but some of the nearby locations are listed below. Wellington is home to groups that perform improvised theatre and improvisational comedy, including Wellington Improvisation Troupe (WIT), The Improvisors and youth group Joe Improv. Its school of design was established in 1886 and has research centres for studying public health, sleep, Mori health, small & medium enterprises, disasters, and tertiary teaching excellence. [44], European settlement began with the arrival of an advance party of the New Zealand Company on the ship Tory on 20 September 1839, followed by 150 settlers on the Aurora on 22 January 1840. Wellington hosts shows in the annual New Zealand International Comedy Festival.[157]. Steep landforms shape and constrain much of Wellington city. Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Explore. [59][60], Every five years a year-long slow quake occurs beneath Wellington, stretching from Kapiti to the Marlborough Sounds. Because of its location in the Roaring Forties and its exposure to the winds blowing through Cook Strait, Wellington is the world's windiest city, with an average wind speed of 27km/h (17mph). Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. The New Zealand Parliament had first met in Wellington on 7 July 1862, on a temporary basis; in November 1863, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Alfred Domett, placed a resolution before Parliament in Auckland that " it has become necessary that the seat of government should be transferred to some suitable locality in Cook Strait [region]." [83] Between 2009 and 2020 the cost of living in Wellington increased, and it is now ranked 123rd most expensive city out of a total of 209 cities. Wellington has two motorways: the JohnsonvillePorirua Motorway (largely part of SH 1, with the northernmost section part of SH 59) and the Wellington Urban Motorway (entirely part of SH 1), which in combination with a small non-motorway section in the Ngauranga Gorge connect Porirua with Wellington city. The global city has grown from a bustling Mori settlement, to a colonial outpost, and from there to an Australasian capital that has experienced a "remarkable creative resurgence". Mount Victoria rises 643 feet (196 metres) near the centre of the city. Explore. Choose an option below: Pay Apply Find Report a Problem Garbage Collection Business Licenses Code Violations Parking Tickets Permit Fees Water Bills Opportunities for Public Engagement Industry has developed mainly in the Hutt Valley, where there are food-processing plants, engineering industries, vehicle assembly and oil refineries.[52]. The Wellington region has 500 square kilometres (190sqmi) of regional parks and forests. 2 Beds. [63] At 2:31pm on Friday 16 August 2013 the Lake Grassmere earthquake struck, this time magnitude 6.6, but again no major damage occurred, though many buildings were evacuated. The theatre's and studio's are which also are available for hire and used for public presentation and rehearsals by many groups.[155]. It is the centre of New Zealand's film and special effects industries, and increasingly a hub for information technology and innovation,[17] with two public research universities. It was probably the most powerful earthquake in recorded New Zealand history,[55] with an estimated magnitude of at least 8.2 on the Moment magnitude scale. The 1996-restored Government Buildings[56] near Parliament is the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere. Wellington is one of New Zealand's chief seaports and serves both domestic and international shipping. Wellington, one of the most successfully crafted communities in Palm Beach County, is the premier South Florida community known for its abundant parks, quality schools, attractive neighborhoods and equestrian interests. The summit of The Wrekin lies 3 miles southwest of the town. While masonry and structural steel have subsequently been used in building construction, especially for office buildings, timber framing remains the primary structural component of almost all residential construction. The median age was 34.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 32,856 people (16.2%) aged under 15 years, 54,999 (27.1%) aged 15 to 29, 93,669 (46.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 21,213 (10.5%) aged 65 or older. Television broadcasts began in Wellington on 1 July 1961 with the launch of channel WNTV1, becoming the third New Zealand city (after Auckland and Christchurch) to receive regular television broadcasts. [101] "From 2004 to early 2007, rental yields were eroded and positive cash flow property investments disappeared as house values climbed faster than rents. Discover Wellington Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine. [102], Since 2009, house prices in Wellington have increased significantly. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. The Town of Wellington is helping inform residents and businesses about the Colorado Carryout Bag Fee, effective January 1, 2023 Read on Holiday Cooking Fat, Oil, and Grease Drop Off The Town of Wellington will offer a FREE cooking oil drop-off at 4021 Grant Ave, Wellington, CO 80549. Within months that area proved swampy and flood-prone, and most of the newcomers transplanted their settlement across Wellington Harbour to Thorndon in the present-day site of Wellington city. It is situated 4 miles northwest of central Telford and 12 miles east of Shrewsbury. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. There were 74,841 households. The earliest date with hard evidence for human activity in New Zealand is about 1280. [93] The tallest building is the Majestic Centre on Willis Street at 116 metres high, the second tallest being the structural expressionist Aon Centre (Wellington) at 103 metres. $955,000 Last Sold Price. The substantial increase in house prices has made it difficult for first home buyers to purchase a home in the city and is also credited with pushing up the house prices in neighbouring cities like Porirua. [164] It enrolled 21,380 students in 2008; of these, 16,609 were full-time students. Wellington, one of the most successfully crafted communities in Palm Beach County, is the premier South Florida community known for its abundant parks, quality schools, attractive neighborhoods and equestrian interests. Wellington (Mori: Te Whanganui-a-Tara [t aani a taa] or Pneke [pnk]) is the capital city of New Zealand. St. James Theatre on Courtenay Place, the main street of Wellington's entertainment district, Te Auaha, venue and performing arts school, Wellington, Te Whaea, venue and home to the New Zealand School of Dance and Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School. Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Arts Programmes and Services Manager Eric Vaughn Holowacz and a small team based in the Abel Smith Street facility have produced ambitious initiatives such as Opening Notes, Drive by Art, and public art projects. The total town population of Wellington was 25,554 in 2011, making it by far the largest of the borough towns and the third largest town in Shropshire if counting it In a video posted to Twitter, OPP Const. The Government sector has long been a mainstay of the economy, which has typically risen and fallen with it. VIDEO TOUR. The week-long festival includes music and dance performances and the presentation of visual arts. It was first measured in 2003, and reappeared in 2008 and 2013. It lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. [47] A session of parliament officially met in the capital for the first time on 26 July 1865. [9], Featherston and Greytown in the Wairarapa are rarely considered part of the Wellington metropolitan area, being physically separated from the rest of the metropolitan area by the Remutaka Range. $955,000 Last Sold Price. The city is home to two large wind farms, West Wind and Mill Creek, which combined contribute up to 213MW of electricity to the city and the national grid. It has very few open areas in which to expand, and this has brought about the development of the suburban towns. The water supply is vulnerable to severe disruption during a major earthquake, although a wide range of projects are planned to improve resilience of the water supply and allow a limited water supply post-earthquake. 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