Julie Anne Genter has been at the center of Wellington’s transport transformation. Whether it’s cycling to the hospital in labor or pushing for greener policies, she walks the talk. Her bold actions and advocacy have made her one of Wellington’s most influential leaders.In 2023, Genter won the Rongotai seat, making history as the first non-Labour MP in the area. Since then, she has been fighting for better cycleways, improved rail services, and more efficient public transport in Wellington. She believes the city can be a leader in sustainable urban planning and is determined to make it happen.Her work has shaped…

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Ruby Tui has once again stolen the spotlight! The Wellington-born rugby superstar had the crowd on their feet during the 2021 Rugby World Cup final. After New Zealand’s victory, she led fans in a heartfelt rendition of the Māori folk song Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi. The moment went viral, showcasing her incredible connection with the people. Tui isn’t just a powerhouse on the field—she’s a true icon of New Zealand sports. Born in Wellington, Ruby Tui’s journey to stardom wasn’t easy. Of Samoan, Scottish, and Irish descent, she moved around frequently with her mother. Rugby wasn’t always the plan. In…

By One Network Wellington Live March 23, 2025 It’s a gusty evening on Wellington’s Willis Street, and a lone shopping trolley rattles past, piled high with blankets and a tarp. It’s not a rare sight—supermarkets like Countdown lose dozens of carts yearly to the streets, where they become lifelines for the city’s homeless. Rotorua faced a bigger trolley mess and cracked down with Operation Trolley in January 2025, hauling back 45 carts in three days. Wellington’s watching—here’s how Rotorua sorted it and what the capital can take from it. Rotorua’s trolley trouble was a headache turned crisis. By late 2024,…

A Perfect Record Against KasparovMurray Chandler, a chess legend from Wellington, holds a rare and stunning record—he has a perfect 2-0 score against Garry Kasparov! The first win came in the World U-16 Championship (1976), and the second was in a simultaneous exhibition (1985). Beating a world champion even once is extraordinary, but twice? That’s the mark of a true grandmaster!A Chess Career Built in Wellington and BeyondBorn on April 4, 1960, in Wellington, New Zealand, Murray Graham Chandler MNZM is a chess grandmaster, writer, and publisher. He gained British citizenship in the 1980s and represented England in six Chess…

By One Network Wellington Live It’s March 20, 2025, and Wellington’s industrial edges are humming with a new kind of energy. In a warehouse just off Petone’s bustling strip, robots roll quietly across the floor, their sensors gleaming as they sort packages with uncanny precision. These aren’t sci-fi fantasies—they’re real AI bots, working as equals, inspired by a viral Threads video of two Amazon robots moving in perfect sync. Posted by @em3rging, the clip shows a pair of Amazon bots collaborating with matched intelligence, a scene now echoing in Wellington’s growing logistics hubs. This isn’t just about tech—it’s about how…

Matt Visser: The Brilliant Mind Behind Wormhole Physics Matt Visser is a world-renowned mathematical physicist known for his work on black holes, wormholes, and quantum gravity. His groundbreaking research earned him the 2018 Hector Medal from Royal Society Te Apārangi. He has published over 200 scientific articles and contributed to Stephen Hawking’s chronology protection conjecture, which explores the limits of time travel. In 2002, he presented a plenary talk on this topic at Hawking’s 60th birthday conference at Cambridge University. Matt Visser is a world-renowned mathematical physicist known for his work on black holes, wormholes, and quantum gravity. His groundbreaking…

Wellington’s a windy melting pot—always has been. From the Māori who’ve called it home for centuries to the settlers who rolled in during the 1840s, the capital’s got layers of faces and stories. On March 16, 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon took to LinkedIn to give a shout-out to one slice of that mix—the Indian community, New Zealand’s third-biggest ethnic group. At One Network Wellington Live, we’re digging into what that means for Wellington. Who’s ahead of them at #1 and #2? How’s the Indian crew shaping our city? Let’s wander through the streets—from Thorndon to Tawa—and find out. Luxon’s…

Paula Muollo made headlines during the 2022 Wellington City Council elections with her strong message of unity: “Wellington needs a Council defined by what it’s got in common with our city, not the issues that divide it.” As an independent candidate for the Paekawakawa Southern Ward, she rejected political affiliations and focused on revitalizing Wellington’s arts, culture, and neglected projects.Beyond politics, Paula has excelled in real estate for over 20 years, facilitating property sales exceeding $30 million. Her expertise and commitment have made her a trusted name in the industry.Paula’s advocacy extends to restoring the city’s vibrancy, pushing for better…

Thorndon used to be the beating heart of Wellington. It’s one of the oldest suburbs in New Zealand, sitting flat and cosy at the north end of the city’s busy centre. Once, it was full of posh houses, bustling shops, and important people—politicians, writers, and bigwigs all called it home. But now, parts of Thorndon feel like a ghost town. Empty buildings, quiet streets, and a sense that life has moved on. At One Network Wellington Live, we’ve been walking through Thorndon, asking: what happened to this place? Can’t it spring back to its old glory? Let’s look at the…