The Waikanae-Paraparaumu-Paekkriki combined urban area in the Kapiti Coast district is sometimes included in the Wellington metro area[by whom?] [180] Greater Wellington Regional Council now supplies Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington with up to 220 million litres a day. 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. The 2010/11 season saw 125,000 passengers and crew visit on 60 liners. Since our foundation in 1928, we have expanded from our headquarters in Boston to the main international and Asian financial centres, providing clients with local knowledge and global expertise. 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. The conversion to the now-standard 230/400volts 50hertz began in 1925, the same year the city was connected to the Mangahao hydroelectric scheme. 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. [174], Wellington International Airport is 6 kilometres (3.7mi) south-east of the city centre. Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Of the total population, 74,892 people (18.6%) were aged up to 15 years, 93,966 (23.4%) were 15 to 29, 185,052 (46.1%) were 30 to 64, and 47,952 (11.9%) were 65 or older. [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. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. 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. 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 The legendary Mori 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 prior to 1000 CE. At Wellington, preschoolers to seniors are given the freedom to delve into interests that spark their curiosity, all while building a solid academic foundation to power their next steps. One long-distance service leaves from Wellington: the Capital Connection, for commuters from Palmerston North. As it is the capital city, there are many notable government buildings. It has been promoted through a variety of campaigns and taglines, starting with the iconic Absolutely Positively Wellington advertisements. Often referred to as New Zealand's cultural capital, the culture of Wellington is a diverse and often youth-driven one which has wielded influence across Oceania. [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. It lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. 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. The remaining areas are largely mountainous and sparsely farmed or parkland and are outside the urban area boundary. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. [46] Wellington's status as capital is a result of constitutional convention rather than statute. [40][41] A later Mori explorer, Whatonga, named the harbour Te Whanganui-a-Tara after his son Tara. The Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings, on the corner of Lambton Quay and Molesworth Street, was constructed between 1969 and 1981 and is commonly referred to as the Beehive. [82], Wellington ranks 12th in the world for quality of living,[22] according to a 2014 study by consulting company Mercer; of cities in the AsiaPacific region, Wellington ranked third behind Auckland and Sydney (as of 2014[update]). Emerging Kiwi filmmakers, like Robert Sarkies, Taika Waititi, Costa Botes and Jennifer Bush-Daumec,[149] are extending the Wellington-based lineage and cinematic scope. [42] Before the 1820s, most of the inhabitants of the Wellington region were Whatonga's descendants. These counts are from the 2013 census for the Wellington region (which includes the surrounding area in addition to the four cities).[111]. Leading architects include Frederick Thatcher, Frederick de Jersey Clere, W. Gray Young, Bill Alington, Ian Athfield, Roger Walker. [30] An alternative possible etymology for Pneke comes from a shortening of the phrase P Nekeneke, meaning "the journey into the night", referring to the exodus of Te ti Awa after they were displaced from the Wellington area by the first Europeans. [175][176], Wellington's first public electricity supply was established in 1904, alongside the introduction of electric trams, and was originally supplied at 105volts 80hertz. [178], Wellington was one of the original nine towns and cities in New Zealand to be supplied with natural gas when the Kapuni gas field entered production in 1970, and a 260-kilometre-long (160mi) high-pressure pipeline from the field in Taranaki to the city was completed. Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. At the 2018 census, ethnicities were 74.1% European/Pkeh, 8.6% Mori, 5.1% Pacific peoples, 18.3% Asian, and 4.5% other ethnicities. SOLD JUN 24, 2022. In 1951, following the recommendations of Arthur William Glisson (known to all in Wellington as "Bink" Glisson), Charles Oliver Wellington assembled It has very few open areas in which to expand, and this has brought about the development of the suburban towns. 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. It was named in November 1840 by the original settlers of the New Zealand Company on the suggestion of the directors of the same, in recognition of the Duke's strong support for the company's principles of colonisation and his "strenuous and successful defence against its enemies of the measure for colonising South Australia". In a video posted to Twitter, OPP Const. The city itself is quite small, but the surrounding areas are very reminiscent of the hills up in northern California, like Marin County near San Francisco and the Bay Area climate and some of the architecture. 925. 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. [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. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Only Matiu/Somes Island is large enough for habitation. The city is chiefly served by Wellington International Airport in Rongotai, the country's second-busiest airport. Before European colonisation, the area in which the city of Wellington would eventually be founded was seasonally inhabited by indigenous Mori. The World of Wearable Arts (WOW) is an annual event that brings lots of visitors to Wellington every year.[142]. Wellington Insurance Group is a Texas-based risk distribution and financial services organization specializing in the delivery and administration of residential property insurance. Mount Victoria rises 643 feet (196 metres) near the centre of the city. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. Two of the buildings demolished were about eleven years old the seven-storey NZDF headquarters[67][68] and Statistics House at Centreport on the waterfront. The Learning Connexion provides art classes. One of the founders of the settlement, Edward Jerningham Wakefield, reported that the settlers "took up the views of the directors with great cordiality and the new name was at once adopted". The port handles approximately 10.5 million tonnes of cargo on an annual basis,[112] importing petroleum products, motor vehicles, minerals and exporting meats, wood products, dairy products, wool, and fruit. [165], Massey University has a Wellington campus known as the "creative campus" and offers courses in communication and business, engineering and technology, health and well-being, and creative arts. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. [35] Here, it is said he had a notable impact on the area, with local mythology stating he named the two islands in the harbour after his daughters, Matiu (Somes Island), and Mkaro (Ward Island). It is a conservation island, providing refuge for endangered species, much like Kapiti Island farther up the coast. Wellington's transport network includes train and bus lines which reach as far as the Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa, and ferries connect the city to the South Island. Wellington offers a variety of college and university programs for tertiary students: Victoria University of Wellington has four campuses and works with a three-trimester system (beginning March, July, and November). A third motorway in the wider region, the Transmission Gully Motorway forming part of the SH 1 route and officially opened on 30 March 2022, leaves the Johnsonville-Porirua Motorway at the boundary between Wellington and Porirua and provides the main route between Wellington and the wider North Island. The area has high seismic activity even by New Zealand standards, with a major fault, the Wellington Fault, running through the centre of the city and several others nearby. [150], Wellington has a large number of independent cinemas, including the Embassy Theatre, Penthouse, the Roxy and Light House, which participate in film festivals throughout the year. The Government Buildings were constructed at Lambton Quay in 1876. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. We encourage you to take your time to learn more about Wellington. [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. Wellington attracted more than 2.5 million visitors at a time when New Zealand's population was 1.6 million.[49]. [35], In New Zealand Sign Language, the name is signed by raising the index, middle and ring fingers of one hand, palm forward, to form a "W", and shaking it slightly from side to side twice. 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]. Today, digital terrestrial television (Freeview) is available in the city, transmitting from Mount Kaukau plus three infill transmitters at Baxters Knob, Fitzherbert, and Haywards. The "three waters" drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater services for the Wellington metropolitan area are provided by five councils: Wellington City, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council. There are a number of other film festivals hosted in Wellington such as Doc Edge (documentary),[151] the Japanese Film Festival[152] and Show Me Shorts (short films).[153]. [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. 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. [108] Both of these are higher than the New Zealand average. 2 Beds. [9] The city has served as New Zealand's capital since 1865, a status that is not defined in legislation, but established by convention; the New Zealand Government and Parliament, the Supreme Court and most of the public service are based in the city.[16]. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. 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. The summit of The Wrekin lies 3 miles southwest of the town. In 1980, Televisions One and Two merged under a single company, Television New Zealand (TVNZ). Wellington Situated at the southern end of the North Island and nestled between green hills and a sparkling harbour, Wellington, New Zealand, is a little city with a big heart. While the student body was primarily New Zealanders of European descent, 1,713 were Mori, 1,024 were Pacific students, 2,765 were international students. Explore. [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. Te Auaha the Whitireia Performing Arts Centre is downtown off Cuba Street. Heres How Wellington Is Achieving It. [143], Filmmakers Sir Peter Jackson, Sir Richard Taylor and a growing team of creative professionals have turned the eastern suburb of Miramar into a film-making, post-production and special effects infrastructure centre, giving rise to the moniker 'Wellywood'. Wellington is at the south-western tip of the North Island on Cook Strait, separating the North and South Islands. [192], The four urban areas combined had a usual resident population of 401,850 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 26,307 people (7.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 42,726 people (11.9%) since the 2006 census. It is strengthened using base isolation[97] essentially seating the entire building on supports made from lead, steel and rubber that slow down the effect of an earthquake. [16], Wellington is New Zealand's political centre, housing the nation's major government institutions. Wellington's economy is primarily service-based, with an emphasis on finance, business services, government, and the film industry. SOLD JUN 24, 2022. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area,[11] and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. 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. Wellington is home to many cultural institutions, including Te Papa (the Museum of New Zealand), the National Library of New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Wellington Museum (formerly the Wellington Museum of City and Sea), the Katherine Mansfield House and Garden (formerly Katherine Mansfield Birthplace), Colonial Cottage, the Wellington Cable Car Museum, the Reserve Bank Museum, Old St Paul's, the National War Memorial[16] Ng Taonga Sound and Vision, Capital E children's playspace and the Wellington City Gallery. 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]." [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. Many cruise ships also use the port. Ngti Mutunga later moved on to the Chatham Islands. [125] Wellington is marketed as the 'coolest little capital in the world' by Positively Wellington Tourism, an award-winning regional tourism organisation[126] set up as a council controlled organisation by Wellington City Council in 1997. Venues include St James' Theatre on Courtenay Place,[154] The Opera House on Manners Street and the Hannah Playhouse. [82] The most common overseas birthplace is England, place of origin of 6.2% of the urban area's population. The disruptions of the Musket Wars led to them being overwhelmed by northern iwi such as Te ti Awa by the early 19th century. [51], Wellington's scenic natural harbour and green hillsides adorned with tiered suburbs of colonial villas are popular with tourists. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. 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. The Wellington region has 500 square kilometres (190sqmi) of regional parks and forests. It is also covered by two Mori electorates: Te Tai Hauuru, and Te Tai Tonga. [138] Nascent influence is derived from Ethiopian migrants. 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. Several hundred minor faults lines have been identified within the urban area. Wellington is a village just west of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County and 66 mi (106 km) north of Miami. 1,064 Sq. 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. Wellington International (formerly Palm Beach International Equestrian Center) is committed to revolutionizing equestrian sport and capturing the hearts of horse lovers. [102], Since 2009, house prices in Wellington have increased significantly. [187] In November 1969, WNTV1 was networked with its counterpart stations in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin to form NZBC TV. 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. Wellington Insurance Group is a Texas-based risk distribution and financial services organization specializing in the delivery and administration of residential property insurance. We invite you to join us as we set new standards for all of our participants and guests in the coming years. Wellington is a market town in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. The Wellington area has numerous primary and secondary schools. Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. [109] The large majority (88%) did not have children in their apartments; 39% were couples without children; 32% were single-person households; 15% were groups of people flatting together. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. [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. [109] Most (56%) owned their apartment; 42% rented. Heres How Wellington Is Achieving It. [94] Futuna Chapel in Karori is an iconic building designed by Mori architect John Scott and is architecturally considered one of the most significant New Zealand buildings of the 20th century.[95]. Kind of a cross between that and Hawaii. It has been used as a quarantine station for people and animals, and was an internment camp during World War I and World War II. As of 2006, the village had a population of 55,584 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is serviced by flights from across New Zealand, Australia, Singapore (via Melbourne), and Fiji. Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. [124], It has been argued that the construction of the Te Papa museum helped transform Wellington into a tourist destination. 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 lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. In 1967, the Mount Victoria transmitter was replaced with a more powerful transmitter at Mount Kaukau. Te Ngkau Civic Square is surrounded by the Town Hall and council offices, the Michael Fowler Centre, the Wellington Central Library, the City-to-Sea Bridge, and the City Gallery. Wellington experienced a real estate boom in the early 2000s and the effects of the international property bust at the start of 2007. Wellington Regional Medical Center is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. 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. $955,000 Last Sold Price. There is access during daylight hours by the Dominion Post Ferry. The theatre's and studio's are which also are available for hire and used for public presentation and rehearsals by many groups.[155]. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. [9] The wider Wellington metropolitan area, including the cities of Lower Hutt, Porirua and Upper Hutt, has a population of 434,900 as of June 2022. The Northern Explorer to Auckland was discontinued in December 2021. Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. 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. [64] On Monday 20 January 2014 at 3:52pm a rolling 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the lower North Island 15km east of Eketahuna and was felt in Wellington, but little damage was reported initially, except at Wellington Airport where one of the two giant eagle sculptures commemorating The Hobbit became detached from the ceiling. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington Regional Medical Center is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. 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. Wellington Electricity owns and operates the local distribution network. The urban areas of the four local authorities have a combined population of 428,500 residents as of June 2022.[9]. Wellington, FL | Official Website Apply, Pay, Register Meetings & Agendas Parks & Recreation Planning, Zoning & Building Utility Payments Wellington TV How can I? In 2005, the market was described as "robust". 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 5,751 degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded. 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 Early Childhood & Lower School "[109][110], Households are primarily one-family, making up 66.9% of households, followed by single-person households (24.7%); there were fewer multiperson households and even fewer households containing two or more families. At the same time, the Wellington studios moved to the new purpose-built Avalon Television Centre in Lower Hutt. [129] The long-term domestic marketing strategy was a finalist in the 2011 CAANZ Media Awards. Wellington is a market town in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. [120] The city is consistently named as New Zealanders' favourite destination in the quarterly FlyBuys Colmar Brunton Mood of the Traveller survey[121] and it was ranked fourth in Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2011's Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2011. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. Wellington is famous for his adaptive defensive style of warfare, resulting in several victories against numerically superior forces while minimising his own losses. 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. [53] The harbour has three islands: Matiu/Somes Island, Makaro/Ward Island and Mokopuna Island. Wellington is also part of the wider Wellington Region, administered by the Greater Wellington Region Council. These include Otari-Wilton's Bush, dedicated to the protection and propagation of native plants. [62], During July and August 2013 there were many earthquakes, mostly in Cook Strait near Seddon. There is a network of bush walks and reserves maintained by the Wellington City Council and local volunteers. 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. Local ferries connect Wellington city centre with Eastbourne and Seatoun. It is the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. [59][60], Every five years a year-long slow quake occurs beneath Wellington, stretching from Kapiti to the Marlborough Sounds. Wellington's cultural vibrance and diversity is well-known across the world. Subsequently, a number of recent buildings were demolished rather than being rebuilt, often a decision made by the insurer. The New Zealand Parliament relocated to the new capital city, having spent the first ten years of its existence in Auckland. 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. [31][32][33] The city's central marae, the community supporting it and its kapa haka group have the pseudo-tribal name of Ngti Pneke. Wellington is one of New Zealand's chief seaports and serves both domestic and international shipping. The University of Otago has a Wellington branch with its Wellington School of Medicine and Health. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. [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. The median income was $41,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 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. 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