Then that trend reversed and yields slowly began improving," according to two The New Zealand Herald reporters writing in May 2009. Wellington is home to BATS Theatre, Circa Theatre, the national kaupapa Mori theatre company Taki Rua, the National Theatre for Children at Capital E, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, and contemporary dance company Footnote. 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. 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. Other visual art galleries include the City Gallery. Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. The Northern Explorer to Auckland was discontinued in December 2021. [158][159] There are a few iconic cafes that started the obsession with coffee that Wellington has. [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. The conversion to the now-standard 230/400volts 50hertz began in 1925, the same year the city was connected to the Mangahao hydroelectric scheme. [39], Wellington and its environs have been occupied by various Mori groups from the 12th century. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. The city's arts centre, Toi Pneke, is a nexus of creative projects, collaborations, and multi-disciplinary production. The remaining areas are largely mountainous and sparsely farmed or parkland and are outside the urban area boundary. [102] In the middle of 2009 house prices had dropped, interest rates were low, and buy-to-let property investment was again looking attractive, particularly in the Lambton precinct, according to these two reporters. Local ferries connect Wellington city centre with Eastbourne and Seatoun. $955,000 Last Sold Price. 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. Depending on the source, the Wellington metro area may include Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Paekkriki on the Kapiti Coast, and/or Featherston and Greytown in the Wairarapa. The Waikanae-Paraparaumu-Paekkriki combined urban area in the Kapiti Coast district is sometimes included in the Wellington metro area[by whom?] One long-distance service leaves from Wellington: the Capital Connection, for commuters from Palmerston North. Nearby homes similar to 1669 Wellington Rd have recently sold between $955K to $1,043K at an average of $645 per square foot. 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". Inhabitants, particularly in high-rise buildings, typically notice several earthquakes every year. 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 Government Buildings were constructed at Lambton Quay in 1876. [28], In the Mori language, Wellington has three names. [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. [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]. 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? [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 earliest date with hard evidence for human activity in New Zealand is about 1280. 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 suffered serious damage in a series of earthquakes in 1848[54] and from another earthquake in 1855. Leading architects include Frederick Thatcher, Frederick de Jersey Clere, W. Gray Young, Bill Alington, Ian Athfield, Roger Walker. Today, digital terrestrial television (Freeview) is available in the city, transmitting from Mount Kaukau plus three infill transmitters at Baxters Knob, Fitzherbert, and Haywards. Wellington is famous for his adaptive defensive style of warfare, resulting in several victories against numerically superior forces while minimising his own losses. To the north stretch the golden beaches of the Kapiti Coast. 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. 1,064 Sq. The local authorities are responsible for a wide variety of public services, which include management and maintenance of local roads, and land-use planning.[162]. [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. [16], Wellington became the capital city in place of Auckland, which William Hobson had made the capital in 1841. [193], This article is about the city in New Zealand. [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. It has very few open areas in which to expand, and this has brought about the development of the suburban towns. "[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. [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. Wellington Insurance Group is a Texas-based risk distribution and financial services organization specializing in the delivery and administration of residential property insurance. 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. [108] Both of these are higher than the New Zealand average. ", "M7 slow release earthquake under Wellington", "New Zealand's capital shaken by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake". The disruptions of the Musket Wars led to them being overwhelmed by northern iwi such as Te ti Awa by the early 19th century. [102], Since 2009, house prices in Wellington have increased significantly. The sequence started at 5:09 pm on Sunday 21 July 2013 when the magnitude 6.5 Seddon earthquake hit the city, but no tsunami report was confirmed nor any major damage. 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. The public service rapidly expanded beyond the capacity of the building, with the first department leaving shortly after it was opened; by 1975 only the Education Department remained, and by 1990 the building was empty. [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'. 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. [124], It has been argued that the construction of the Te Papa museum helped transform Wellington into a tourist destination. Percentages add up to more than 100% as people may select more than one language. Wellington is a village just west of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County and 66 mi (106 km) north of Miami. Wellington attracted more than 2.5 million visitors at a time when New Zealand's population was 1.6 million.[49]. In the year ending March 2011, there were 6,495 conference events involving nearly 800,000 delegate days; this injected approximately NZ$100million into the economy. Emerging Kiwi filmmakers, like Robert Sarkies, Taika Waititi, Costa Botes and Jennifer Bush-Daumec,[149] are extending the Wellington-based lineage and cinematic scope. Heres How Wellington Is Achieving It. 2 Beds. [12] Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. It lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. [61] It releases as much energy as a magnitude 7 quake, but as it happens slowly there is no damage. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 96,453 (56.8%) people were employed full-time, 24,738 (14.6%) were part-time, and 7,719 (4.5%) were unemployed. 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. All electorates are held by the governing Labour Party. The New Zealand School of Music was established in 2005 through a merger of the conservatory and theory programmes at Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington. Wellington city is administered by the territorial authority of Wellington City Council. Wellington hosts shows in the annual New Zealand International Comedy Festival.[157]. Wellington's cultural vibrance and diversity is well-known across the world. 1,064 Sq. The urban areas of the four local authorities have a combined population of 428,500 residents as of June 2022.[9]. It is situated 4 miles northwest of central Telford and 12 miles east of Shrewsbury. $955,000 Last Sold Price. The Museum of Wellington City & Sea in the Bond Store is in the Second French Empire style, and the Wellington Harbour Board Wharf Office Building is in a late English Classical style. In 1951, following the recommendations of Arthur William Glisson (known to all in Wellington as "Bink" Glisson), Charles Oliver Wellington assembled Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. 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. [119], Tourism is a major contributor to the city's economy, injecting approximately NZ$1.3billion into the region annually and accounting for 9% of total FTE employment. Te Auaha the Whitireia Performing Arts Centre is downtown off Cuba Street. [16], Wellington is New Zealand's political centre, housing the nation's major government institutions. Wellington is famous for his adaptive defensive style of warfare, resulting in several victories against numerically superior forces while minimising his own losses. For this reason, the street named Lambton Quay is 100 to 200 metres (325 to 650ft) from the harbour plaques set into the footpath mark the shoreline in 1840, indicating the extent of reclamation. [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. [188], Wellington is twinned with the following cities:[189], It also has historical ties with Chania, Greece; Harrogate, England; and anakkale, Turkey.[190]. 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. Wellington is home to the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. The summit of The Wrekin lies 3 miles southwest of the town. Wellington has one of the country's highest turn-outs for the annual New Zealand International Film Festival. Buses serve almost every part of Wellington city, with most of them running along the "Golden Mile" from Wellington railway station to Courtenay Place. The next most-common countries of origin were India (3.1%), mainland China (2.6%), Australia (2.0%), the Philippines (1.7%), the United States (1.5%) South Africa (1.2%).[90][91]. [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. [40][41] A later Mori explorer, Whatonga, named the harbour Te Whanganui-a-Tara after his son Tara. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. The 2010/11 season saw 125,000 passengers and crew visit on 60 liners. 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. The median income was $41,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 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. [22][23] Cultural precincts such as Cuba Street and Newtown are renowned for creative innovation, "op shops", historic character, and food. [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. SOLD JUN 24, 2022. [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. Wellington, FL | Official Website Apply, Pay, Register Meetings & Agendas Parks & Recreation Planning, Zoning & Building Utility Payments Wellington TV How can I? We invite you to join us as we set new standards for all of our participants and guests in the coming years. Steep landforms shape and constrain much of Wellington city. Wellington, FL | Official Website Apply, Pay, Register Meetings & Agendas Parks & Recreation Planning, Zoning & Building Utility Payments Wellington TV How can I? 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. It was first measured in 2003, and reappeared in 2008 and 2013. Wellington was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. VIDEO TOUR. 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. Wellington experienced a real estate boom in the early 2000s and the effects of the international property bust at the start of 2007. [180] Greater Wellington Regional Council now supplies Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington with up to 220 million litres a day. Wellington is famous for his adaptive defensive style of warfare, resulting in several victories against numerically superior forces while minimising his own losses. [172], Four electrified suburban lines radiate from Wellington railway station to the outer suburbs to the north of Wellington the Johnsonville Line through the hillside suburbs north of central Wellington; the Kapiti Line along the NIMT to Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast via Porirua and Paraparaumu; the Melling Line to Lower Hutt via Petone; and the Hutt Valley Line along the Wairarapa Line via Waterloo and Tait to Upper Hutt. 48,633 people (28.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. Jackson described Wellington: "Well, it's windy. [14] The migrating groups were Ngti Toa, which came from Kwhia, Ngti Rangatahi, from near Taumarunui, and Te Atiawa, Ngti Tama, Ngti Mutunga, Taranaki and Ngti Ruanui from Taranaki. Wellington is characterised by small dining establishments, and its caf culture is internationally recognised, being known for its large number of coffeehouses. Nearby homes similar to 1669 Wellington Rd have recently sold between $955K to $1,043K at an average of $645 per square foot. [109] The report continued: "The four most important reasons for living in an apartment were given as lifestyle and city living (23%), close to work (20%), close to shops and cafes (11%) and low maintenance (11%) City noise and noise from neighbours were the main turnoffs for apartment dwellers (27%), followed by a lack of outdoor space (17%), living close to neighbours (9%) and apartment size and a lack of storage space (8%). [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". We invite you to join us as we set new standards for all of our participants and guests in the coming years. Wellington Management is one of the worlds leading independent asset managers. 1,064 Sq. [62], During July and August 2013 there were many earthquakes, mostly in Cook Strait near Seddon. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. Only Matiu/Somes Island is large enough for habitation. 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 [45], Wellington was declared a city in 1840, and was chosen to be the capital city of New Zealand in 1865. 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. [109] Most (56%) owned their apartment; 42% rented. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. 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". [82] The most common overseas birthplace is England, place of origin of 6.2% of the urban area's population. But it's actually a lovely place, where you're pretty much surrounded by water and the bay. Venues include St James' Theatre on Courtenay Place,[154] The Opera House on Manners Street and the Hannah Playhouse. 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. [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. In 1975, the NZBC was broken up with Wellington and Dunedin studios taking over NZBC TV as Television One while Auckland and Christchurch studios launched Television Two. [82], At the 2018 Census, 33.4% of Wellington's population was born overseas, compared with 27.1% nationally. 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. From 1936 to 1992 Wellington was home to the National Art Gallery of New Zealand, when it was amalgamated into Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. [24][25][26][27], Wellington takes its name from Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo (1815): his title comes from the town of Wellington in the English county of Somerset. The city is home to experimental arts publication White Fungus. 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. The city is chiefly served by Wellington International Airport in Rongotai, the country's second-busiest airport. [42] Before the 1820s, most of the inhabitants of the Wellington region were Whatonga's descendants. [34] Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Mui is another, meaning 'The Head of the Fish of Mui' (often shortened to Te Upoko-o-te-Ika), a traditional name for the southernmost part of the North Island, deriving from the legend of the fishing up of the island by the demi-god Mui. The wider metropolitan area for Wellington encompasses areas administered by four local authorities: Wellington City itself, on the peninsula between Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour; Porirua City on Porirua Harbour to the north, notable for its large Mori and Pasifika communities; and Lower Hutt City and Upper Hutt City, largely suburban areas to the northeast, together known as the Hutt Valley. In a video posted to Twitter, OPP Const. [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. 5,751 degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded. 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