Watch a remarkable man, meet Bill Day (MNZM, JP) who founded Wellington Hospitals Foundation in 2005. He is a community leader and inspiration to many and is a Justice of the Peace.In 2015 Bill received a Queens Honour as Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to the Community and Health. So many lives have been improved, saved and families supported and he has been a critical inspiration with the Life Flight Trust (Westpac Rescue Helicopter) since 1981.He was a former Chair of Life Flight Trust (15 years) and Director of Wellington Free Ambulance (15 years).This inspiration…

Wishing you a speedy recoveryI have a mate—a one-eyed Cantabrian. Throughout our 25-year friendship, he’s experienced regular and consistent Crusader wins over the mighty Hurricanes. This irks (to put it politely)…even as he maintains his one-eyed views and commentary.But maybe there’s a rugby god?My mate now faces cataract surgery for each eye.The question is: can modern medicine miraculously also cure his one-eyedness? I wait in joyful hope.The possibility of including a separate laser procedure is also available. Would this cure the Canterbury blindness?With Ardie Savea soon returning to the mighty Hurricanes, it has to be hoped that the strong possibility…

Meet the former All Black capt and unbelievably passionate Welly Gentleman, who has enjoyed a “pint or two” in the strip, owns a slice of Courtenay Place, and feels the pinch as many are.With the mix of over-regulation, and overzealous abuse of the process of the bar licensing laws, wayward policing priorities, COVID disruptions, inflation and terrible city planning, we are where we are. Can Murray Mexted ignite other landowners to fire up and start the business-led fight back?CONTRIBUTE TO THIS STORYDo you have stories about Courtenay Place, What have you witnessed? 

Ian Cassels is a good man, a cunning linguist and orater.Once stringing 17 words of incredible summary, together in a meeting with a 30-year foe. Verging on Sesquipedalian behaviour, but impressive, nonetheless.Cassels is a popular and well-respected Wellingtonian and is a celebrated and successful property developer and director of The Wellington Company, a property firm he leads.Starting as a cleaner of giant oil storage tanks, with his brother the two used to climb into the reservoirs and water blast the sides for 14 hours a day.Cassels has been involved in the property industry since 1990, formerly with Whats New Ltd,…

In the ever-evolving landscape of architecture, the fusion of technology and design has opened new avenues for innovation. Among the most promising developments is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into architectural practices. With its potential to revolutionize the field, AI offers architects a toolkit for crafting structures that are not just visually stunning but also efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective.The intersection of architecture and AI is gaining momentum worldwide, with notable advancements reported across various regions. While New Zealand has seen a gradual uptake, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in the UK has reported a significant 40% increase…

What this group in Thorndon has seen in the last two days is unbelievable, and should be unacceptable. Still, Siobhan Proctor and Barbara McKerrow of the executive leadership team at Wellington Council are rolling on, killing businesses and ruining lives in Thorndon. Are there other ways?And the work on pipes has yet to begin, and this is the first stretch of work. Proctor says  the average time of business destruction is 12 weeks. But it’s already been 24 weeks in many stretches.  Bedpost a previously successful bed retailer’s footpath was completely blocked and their trade is now down 65%. It…

In a thrilling announcement that has stirred excitement akin to the rumblings of Mount Doom, Wellington, the beloved home of Middle Earth, braces for the return of the epic saga with two new Lord of the Rings movies slated for release. Amidst the jubilation, industry stalwart Andy Serkis is set to reprise his iconic role as Gollum while taking the helm as director for the first of the two films, scheduled to grace screens in 2026.Tentatively titled “The Hunt for Gollum,” the inaugural film will be brought to life under the watchful eye of acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson, who will…

The Pink Floyd Experience mesmerized audiences with an unforgettable concert at Wellington’s TSB Arena last Saturday. Marking the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon,’ the show was a remarkable tribute, leaving the audience captivated by the band’s flawless performance. The emotional rendition of ‘Great Gig in the Sky’ touched the hearts of everyone present, while Darren Whittaker’s mesmerizing guitar solos stood out as true highlights throughout the evening.Keyboardist Glen Ahern, in an exclusive interview with UPDATE Wellington, revealed the immense effort invested in planning a concert of this magnitude. With 11 talented musicians…

Brad Olsen is the Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics and is one of New Zealand’s leading economic commentators. Brad is passionate about using economics to make better informed decisions and can communicate complex and detailed trends in a simple, relatable, and useful manner. With extensive networks across New Zealand’s business, media, community, and social sectors, Brad often brings together a variety of views, data, and emerging trends to inform advice and analysis to key decision makers across New Zealand.

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