[75] The city is notorious for its southerly blasts in winter, which may make the temperature feel much colder. In 1951, following the recommendations of Arthur William Glisson (known to all in Wellington as "Bink" Glisson), Charles Oliver Wellington assembled 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. [180] Greater Wellington Regional Council now supplies Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington with up to 220 million litres a day. [82], At the 2018 Census, 33.4% of Wellington's population was born overseas, compared with 27.1% nationally. [128] In the decade to 2010, the city saw growth of over 60% in commercial guest nights. Wellington is famous for his adaptive defensive style of warfare, resulting in several victories against numerically superior forces while minimising his own losses. [46] Wellington's status as capital is a result of constitutional convention rather than statute. Wellington City had a population of 202,737 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 11,781 people (6.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 23,271 people (13.0%) since the 2006 census. In a video posted to Twitter, OPP Const. [22], In 2009, Wellington was ranked as a highly affordable city in terms of cost of living, coming in at 139th most expensive city out of 143 cities in the Mercer worldwide Cost of Living Survey. 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. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. Wellington (Mori: Te Whanganui-a-Tara [t aani a taa] or Pneke [pnk]) is the capital city of New Zealand. [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. 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 was originally the world's largest strawberry patch, the Flying Cow Ranch. The trolleybus network was the last public system of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Leading architects include Frederick Thatcher, Frederick de Jersey Clere, W. Gray Young, Bill Alington, Ian Athfield, Roger Walker. The Northern Explorer to Auckland was discontinued in December 2021. [146][147] Films shot partly or wholly in Wellington include the Lord of The Rings trilogy, King Kong and Avatar. 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. [51], Wellington's scenic natural harbour and green hillsides adorned with tiered suburbs of colonial villas are popular with tourists. It is situated 4 miles northwest of central Telford and 12 miles east of Shrewsbury. 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. [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. 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 majority of television production moved to Auckland over the 1980s, culminating in the opening of TVNZ's new Auckland television centre in 1989. Mount Victoria rises 643 feet (196 metres) near the centre of the city. [118] In addition, Wellington is an important centre of the New Zealand film and theatre industry, and second to Auckland in terms of numbers of screen industry businesses. While Wellington experiences regular strong winds, and only 63% of Wellington Electricity's network is underground, the city has a very reliable power supply. The metro area combines the urban areas of Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. 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]. [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. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area,[11] and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. Wellington is a leading financial centre in the Asia-Pacific region, being ranked 35th in the world by the Global Financial Centres Index for 2021. St. James Theatre on Courtenay Place, the main street of Wellington's entertainment district, Te Auaha, venue and performing arts school, Wellington, Te Whaea, venue and home to the New Zealand School of Dance and Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School. Notable hills in and around Wellington include: Averaging 2,055 hours of sunshine per year, the climate of Wellington is temperate marine, (Kppen: Cfb), generally moderate all year round with warm summers and mild winters, and rarely sees temperatures above 30C (86F) or below 4C (39F). 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]. The hottest recorded temperature in the city is 31.1C (88F) recorded on 20 February 1896[citation needed], while 1.9C (29F) is the coldest. [43], At about 1820, the people living there were Ngti Ira and other groups who traced their descent from the explorer Whatonga, including Rangitne and Muapoko. Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Wellington is served by 26 full-power radio stations: 17 on FM, four on AM, and five on both FM and AM. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. It has very few open areas in which to expand, and this has brought about the development of the suburban towns. A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs has closed an intersection in Wellington County just southwest of Arthur. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. Wellington, FL | Official Website Apply, Pay, Register Meetings & Agendas Parks & Recreation Planning, Zoning & Building Utility Payments Wellington TV How can I? 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. Because of its location in the Roaring Forties and its exposure to the winds blowing through Cook Strait, Wellington is the world's windiest city, with an average wind speed of 27km/h (17mph). There are agencies to assist film-makers with tasks such as securing permits and scouting locations. Today, digital terrestrial television (Freeview) is available in the city, transmitting from Mount Kaukau plus three infill transmitters at Baxters Knob, Fitzherbert, and Haywards. [50] Wellington ties with Canberra, Australia, as the most remote capital city, 2,326km (1,445mi) apart from each other. The city is chiefly served by Wellington International Airport in Rongotai, the country's second-busiest airport. 2 Beds. [100] By 2008, property values had declined by about 9.3% over a 12-month period, according to one estimate. 1 Bath. [citation needed] The comedy group Breaking the 5th Wall[156] operated out of Wellington and regularly did shows around the city, performing a mix of sketch comedy and semi-improvised theatre. 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. 1 Bath. On the east the Remutaka Range divides Wellington from the broad plains of the Wairarapa, a wine region of national notability. Wellington International (formerly Palm Beach International Equestrian Center) is committed to revolutionizing equestrian sport and capturing the hearts of horse lovers. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. [61] It releases as much energy as a magnitude 7 quake, but as it happens slowly there is no damage. Wellington's cultural vibrance and diversity is well-known across the world. 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. More expensive properties declined more steeply, sometimes by as much as 20%. The legendary Polynesian 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 from c. Within months that area proved swampy and flood-prone, and most of the newcomers transplanted their settlement across Wellington Harbour to Thorndon in the present-day site of Wellington city. Television broadcasts began in Wellington on 1 July 1961 with the launch of channel WNTV1, becoming the third New Zealand city (after Auckland and Christchurch) to receive regular television broadcasts. The university has 1,930 full-time employees. [109] Most (56%) owned their apartment; 42% rented. [187] In November 1969, WNTV1 was networked with its counterpart stations in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin to form NZBC TV. Mount Victoria rises 643 feet (196 metres) near the centre of the city. Wellington Management is one of the worlds leading independent asset managers. 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 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. Cruise tourism is experiencing a major boom in line with nationwide development. We invite you to join us as we set new standards for all of our participants and guests in the coming years. There were 98,823 males and 103,911 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.95 males per female. The Wellington region has 500 square kilometres (190sqmi) of regional parks and forests. 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. The week-long festival includes music and dance performances and the presentation of visual arts. 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. The conversion to the now-standard 230/400volts 50hertz began in 1925, the same year the city was connected to the Mangahao hydroelectric scheme. A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs has closed an intersection in Wellington County just southwest of Arthur. $955,000 Last Sold Price. Mount Victoria rises 643 feet (196 metres) near the centre of the city. The 1942 Wairarapa earthquakes caused considerable damage in Wellington. [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]). Wellington Management is one of the worlds leading independent asset managers. [138] Nascent influence is derived from Ethiopian migrants. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. We invite you to join us as we set new standards for all of our participants and guests in the coming years. 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. Residents place their confidence in good building regulations, which became more stringent in the 20th century. Of all students, 56% were female and 44% male. Many cruise ships also use the port. [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. In the year to March 2018, Wellington Electricity disclosed the average customer spent just 55 minutes without power due to unplanned outages. [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. More than most cities, life is dominated by its central business district (CBD). 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. 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. [21] From 2017 to 2018, Deutsche Bank ranked it first in the world for both livability and non-pollution. Until October 2017 there were nine trolleybus routes, all other buses running on diesel. [47] A session of parliament officially met in the capital for the first time on 26 July 1865. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. The earthquake damaged a considerable number of buildings, with 65% of the damage being in Wellington. 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 Each electorate returns one member to the New Zealand House of Representatives. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. English is the most spoken language (96.0%) followed by French (3.2%), Te Reo Mori (2.2%), Mandarin (2.0%) and German (2.0%). [127] The organisation's council funding comes through the Downtown Levy commercial rate. It plays host to many artistic and cultural organisations, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Royal New Zealand Ballet. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. Today, Wellington city is supplied from four Transpower substations: Takapu Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wilton, and Central Park (Mount Cook). As it is the capital city, there are many notable government buildings. This section contains information about Wellington in reference to demographics, education, public safety, equestrian aspects and a number of attractions to visit in neighboring areas. [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. It lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. [171], Wellington lies at the southern end of the North Island Main Trunk railway (NIMT) and the Wairarapa Line, converging on Wellington railway station at the northern end of central Wellington. [12] Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. [59][60], Every five years a year-long slow quake occurs beneath Wellington, stretching from Kapiti to the Marlborough Sounds. Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Wellington, FL | Official Website Apply, Pay, Register Meetings & Agendas Parks & Recreation Planning, Zoning & Building Utility Payments Wellington TV How can I? [116] It has a much higher proportion of people with tertiary qualifications than the national average. SOLD JUN 24, 2022. [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. 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". It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. It was first measured in 2003, and reappeared in 2008 and 2013. 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. The University of Otago has a Wellington branch with its Wellington School of Medicine and Health. [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. Of those at least 15 years old, 74,922 (44.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 12,690 (7.5%) people had no formal qualifications. [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. 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 1996-restored Government Buildings[56] near Parliament is the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere. Wellington has two motorways: the JohnsonvillePorirua Motorway (largely part of SH 1, with the northernmost section part of SH 59) and the Wellington Urban Motorway (entirely part of SH 1), which in combination with a small non-motorway section in the Ngauranga Gorge connect Porirua with Wellington city. 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. In 1980, Televisions One and Two merged under a single company, Television New Zealand (TVNZ). It is serviced by flights from across New Zealand, Australia, Singapore (via Melbourne), and Fiji. [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. These include Otari-Wilton's Bush, dedicated to the protection and propagation of native plants. [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]. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. Local ferries connect Wellington city centre with Eastbourne and Seatoun. The drop-off will be available from Nov. 24 through Nov. 27. [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. 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. A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs has closed an intersection in Wellington County just southwest of Arthur. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Nevine String Quartet and Chamber music New Zealand are based in Wellington. It lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. Held on 55 acres of land at Rongotai it featured three exhibition courts, grand Art Deco-style edifices and a hugely popular three-acre amusement park. $955,000 Last Sold Price. [184][185], In May 2021, the Wellington City Council approved a 10 year plan that included expenditure of $2.7billion on water pipe maintenance and upgrades in Wellington city, and an additional $147 to $208 million for plant upgrades at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant.[186]. [83] Between 2009 and 2020 the cost of living in Wellington increased, and it is now ranked 123rd most expensive city out of a total of 209 cities. It has been traditionally acclaimed as New Zealand's "cultural and creative capital". Wellington is a market town in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. [85] Wellington also has many events such as CubaDupa, the Newtown Festival, Diwali Festival of Lights and Gardens Magic at the Botanical Gardens.[86][87][88]. Wellington is characterised by small dining establishments, and its caf culture is internationally recognised, being known for its large number of coffeehouses. Wellington Insurance Group is a Texas-based risk distribution and financial services organization specializing in the delivery and administration of residential property insurance. Over six months in 1939 and 1940 Wellington hosted the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, celebrating a century since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Wellington is home to the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. 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