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At WellingtonLive, we are proud to be an integral part of the community we serve. Our roots are deeply connected to the issues that directly impact us, which is why our mission is to provide a platform that reflects the values, aspirations, viewpoints and feedback from our community. In a world where mainstream media often falls short and is becoming increasingly fragmented, we strive to be the voice of the people. Our sites have emerged as a response to the need for an alternative, a platform that challenges the traditional models and offers a fresh local perspective where the community…

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Wellington wins global prize for bike network vision and roll-out    Wellington and its innovative bike network has gained global recognition, $650,000 in prize money, and a place on the prestigious Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI). BICI is a competitive grant programme supporting 10 cities around the world to build safe, connected, and sustainable city cycling infrastructure. The award-winning cities, whittled down from 270 to just 10 world-wide, were announced on Friday night.  The award recognises Wellington’s plan to rapidly roll out a city-wide bike network, for its ambitiously innovative approach, and its important partnership with mana whenua. Wellington…

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We speak with Murray Edridge about the “Silent Night” In Wellington, which sold out the whole of sky stadium to support families during the Christmas period. Edridge’s dedication to transforming lives and empowering communities bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to those in need. His relentless pursuit of a more compassionate and inclusive society has earned him widespread recognition and admiration, making him a true inspiration for all. [youtube]https://youtu.be/5ko7dbnbC-M[/youtube] Loafers Lodge Fire Appeal – Donations Gratefully Accepted Visit Wellington City Mission HERE

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Johnny Hendrikus is a Wellington-based wedding videographer, photographer and content creator. Sight, sound and motion, lighting and the grade, it all comes together to create a stunning piece of artwork. I’m always taking on projects for photo and video content and would love to you work with you. I film and shoot photography and video for weddings, brands, commercial, social media content and just for fun! Hit me back just to chat!”

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We interview Darren Whittaker about his show The Pink Floyd Experience, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon Album. [youtube]https://youtu.be/JZ-i9Xv5YXQ[/youtube] Tickets for the Wellington Show on the 10th of June are still available at This Link 2023 commemorates the year that half a century ago, Pink Floyd released their landmark album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Not only would it become Pink Floyd’s most commercially successful album, but also one of the world’s biggest selling albums of all time. The Pink Floyd Experience have behind them 25 years of paying the highest respect, creating…

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Tamatha Paul (born 1997) is a New Zealand activist and politician who currently serves in the Wellington City Council for the Pukehīnau Lambton Ward. In 2018 she was the first Māori woman to be elected President of the Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Running as an independent Paul was elected to the city council in 2019. She joined the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand ahead of the 2022 elections.

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Sian Montgomery-Neutze is a Wellington based freelance artist, moko practitioner and writer/translator of Ngai Tara/Muaūpoko descent. She has worked as a Mātauranga Māori and Visual Arts teacher, resource and assessment developer, translator (Te Reo), cultural advisor and project coordinator.

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Anna Jacoba Westra  (28 April 1936 – 26 February 2023), known as Ans Westra, was a Dutch-born New Zealand photographer, well known for her depictions of Māori life in the 20th century. Her prominence as an artist was amplified by her controversial 1964 children’s book

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