Te Matapihi Ki te Ao Nui | Central Library

Te Matapihi render

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library has a special place in Wellingtonians’ hearts. That’s why in 2020 we opted to remediate the current Central Library building to the highest level of earthquake resilience. The refurbished building will bring together library services, City Archives, and Nōku te Ao Capital E, as well as celebrating the unique cultural identity of Pōneke and our Tākai Here partnership. Construction is now finished, the new building has been blessed, and will reopen on Sat 14 March 2026.  

Golden Mile Courtenay Place design render 2

Golden Mile Courtenay Place design render 3

Golden Mile Courtenay Place design render

The Golden Mile Courtney Place design render 

The Golden Mile Courtenay Place design render

The Golden Mile upgrade

Wellington Water workers

Wellington Water Brad

Wellington Water works

Wellington Water Taranaki St

Wellington Water Projects

Takina credit updated

Takina view updated

Tākina business meeting

Tākina interior

Takina 

Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre

10294 Te Ngakau Civic Square Precinct Development Aerial Diagram V01 no ferns

2025-12-10 te ngākau civic square town hall night no ferns

01 TN Civic Square pou and square overall

09 TN Civic Square tumu detail

04 TN Civic Square seating and landscaping

02 TN Civic Square water seat hoardings

05 TN Civic Square discs

10 TN Civic Square hop blocks

08 TN Civic Square seating pair

Nikau Palms 

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library and the plaza area of Te Ngākau Civic Square reopen

Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall reopens. City to Sea Bridge refurbishment complete. Activation site and small park complete.

Te Ngākau Civic Precinct

Adam Auditorium TH

TH top of staircase

Choir stall TH (002)

Press Metal Ceiling TH

The Town Hall

Construction of the heritage building will be completed.

The construction of the new annex section of the building will be completed.

Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall will reopen.

Te Whare Whakarauika | Wellington Town Hall

Thorndon Quay render 

Women walking along the footpath on Thorndon Quay

Thorndon Quay

People walking on the footpath on Thorndon Quay

Thorndon Quay 

People walking on the pavement on Thorndon Quay

Thorndon Quay Improvements

Waterfront lighting 

Wellington waterfront showing lighting changes 

waterfront lighting resized

Expected completion of lighting and edging improvements.

Wellington Waterfront Improvements 

Mākara peak view

Riders on Mākara Peak mountain bike park

Mākara Peak riders

Bridge up to Mākara Peak

Volunteers planting on Mākara peak

Sign on the top of Mākara peak

Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park

Dad and daughter on bike

Using cycle lane

Kids on bike

Bus stop

Work is progressing well on Berhampore to Newtown, Evans Bay, Karori, and Kilbirnie

The new bike lanes in Thorndon should be complete, along with the majority of work from Newtown to Island Bay, and through Kilbirnie. Work will be continuing in Evans Bay and Karori.

Sustainable Transport 

Girl with dad at playground

Slide at playground

Waka at playground

View of playground

Te Aro Mahana playspace at Frank Kitts Park

Te Aro Mahana playspace

Aotea Quay Pou

Aotea Quay

Aotea Quay Roundabout 

Green network

- Developing 10-year programme for delivery of new street trees based on the Long-term Plan. 

Te Matapihi ki te Ao NuiCentral Library

Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Central Library