Several hundred minor faults lines have been identified within the urban area. At that time, the population of Wellington was just 4,900.[48]. Subsequently, a number of recent buildings were demolished rather than being rebuilt, often a decision made by the insurer. The water supply is vulnerable to severe disruption during a major earthquake, although a wide range of projects are planned to improve resilience of the water supply and allow a limited water supply post-earthquake. [14], Steps towards Pkeh (European) settlement in the area began in 1839, when Colonel William Wakefield arrived to purchase land for the New Zealand Company to sell to prospective British settlers. VIDEO TOUR. It is the centre of New Zealand's film and special effects industries, and increasingly a hub for information technology and innovation,[17] with two public research universities. Nearby homes similar to 1669 Wellington Rd have recently sold between $955K to $1,043K at an average of $645 per square foot. [14] Prior to this time, the Mori inhabitants had had contact with Pkeh whalers and traders. [122] New Zealanders make up the largest visitor market, with 3.6million visits each year; New Zealand visitors spend on average NZ$2.4million a day. 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. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Ngti Mutunga later moved on to the Chatham Islands. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand by metro area, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. Wellington Electricity owns and operates the local distribution network. Wellington is part of the South Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The substantial increase in house prices has made it difficult for first home buyers to purchase a home in the city and is also credited with pushing up the house prices in neighbouring cities like Porirua. SOLD JUN 24, 2022. [61] It releases as much energy as a magnitude 7 quake, but as it happens slowly there is no damage. We encourage you to take your time to learn more about Wellington. Buses serve almost every part of Wellington city, with most of them running along the "Golden Mile" from Wellington railway station to Courtenay Place. Wellington hosts shows in the annual New Zealand International Comedy Festival.[157]. Until October 2017 there were nine trolleybus routes, all other buses running on diesel. Wellington is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. [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 median income was $41,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. The Governor-General's residence, Government House (the current building completed in 1910) is situated in Newtown, opposite the Basin Reserve. [193], This article is about the city in New Zealand. All electorates are held by the governing Labour Party. Wellington is one of New Zealand's chief seaports and serves both domestic and international shipping. 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. There were 74,841 households. 1 Bath. 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. [146][147] Films shot partly or wholly in Wellington include the Lord of The Rings trilogy, King Kong and Avatar. Ft. 1170 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. 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. 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. 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. A Wellington City Council survey conducted in March 2009 found the typical central city apartment dweller was a New Zealand native aged 24 to 35 with a professional job in the downtown area, with household income higher than surrounding areas. Wellington is at the south-western tip of the North Island on Cook Strait, separating the North and South Islands. It is the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. [160] Wellington Restaurants offer cuisines including from Europe, Asia and Polynesia; for dishes that have a distinctly New Zealand style, there are lamb, pork and cervena (venison), salmon, crayfish (lobster), Bluff oysters, pua (abalone), mussels, scallops, pipis and tuatua (both New Zealand shellfish); kumara (sweet potato); kiwifruit and tamarillo; and pavlova, the national dessert.[161]. The disruptions of the Musket Wars led to them being overwhelmed by northern iwi such as Te ti Awa by the early 19th century. 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. The 1855 Wairarapa earthquake occurred on the Wairarapa Fault to the north and east of Wellington. There are several restored theatre buildings: the St James Theatre, the Opera House and the Embassy Theatre. It lies on the shores and hills surrounding Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson), an almost landlocked bay that is ranked among the worlds finest harbours. [53] The harbour has three islands: Matiu/Somes Island, Makaro/Ward Island and Mokopuna Island. 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". A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs has closed an intersection in Wellington County just southwest of Arthur. 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. It was first measured in 2003, and reappeared in 2008 and 2013. It is a conservation island, providing refuge for endangered species, much like Kapiti Island farther up the coast. [34] Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Mui is another, meaning 'The Head of the Fish of Mui' (often shortened to Te Upoko-o-te-Ika), a traditional name for the southernmost part of the North Island, deriving from the legend of the fishing up of the island by the demi-god Mui. Wellington's median income is well above the average in New Zealand,[115] and the highest of all New Zealand cities. [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. 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 1840 settlers constructed their first homes at Petone (which they called Britannia for a time) on the flat area at the mouth of the Hutt River. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. [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]). 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. Heres How Wellington Is Achieving It. Wellington, capital city, port, and major commercial centre of New Zealand, located in the extreme south of North Island. The total town population of Wellington was 25,554 in 2011, making it by far the largest of the borough towns and the third largest town in Shropshire if counting it $955,000 Last Sold Price. [15] The Wellington urban area, which only includes urbanised areas within Wellington City, has a population of 212,000 as of June 2022. It is New Zealand's second most ethnically diverse city, bested only by Auckland, and boasts a "melting pot" culture of significant minorities such as Malaysian,[139] Italian, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Greek,[140] Indian, Samoan and indigenous Taranaki Whnui communities as a result. The legendary Mori 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 prior to 1000 CE. In May 2021, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) reported the median house price was $1,057,000 in Wellington City, $930,000 in Porirua, $873,500 in Lower Hutt and $828,000 in Upper Hutt, compared to a national median house price of $820,000. [166] It combined with Victoria University to create the New Zealand School of Music.[166]. 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[131], Wellington is a popular conference tourism destination due to its compact nature, cultural attractions, award-winning restaurants and access to government agencies. It is also covered by two Mori electorates: Te Tai Hauuru, and Te Tai Tonga. [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. The New Zealand School of Music was established in 2005 through a merger of the conservatory and theory programmes at Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington. The high-pressure transmission pipelines supplying Wellington are now owned and operated by First Gas, with Powerco owning and operating the medium- and low-pressure distribution pipelines within the urban area.[179]. This comprises 212,000 people in the Wellington urban area and 1,100 people in the surrounding rural areas.[9]. [16], Wellington is New Zealand's political centre, housing the nation's major government institutions. Wellington is a family oriented community with a variety of places to visit and enjoy. Wellington is a market town in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. [188], Wellington is twinned with the following cities:[189], It also has historical ties with Chania, Greece; Harrogate, England; and anakkale, Turkey.[190]. It is the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. Wellington experienced a real estate boom in the early 2000s and the effects of the international property bust at the start of 2007. Residents place their confidence in good building regulations, which became more stringent in the 20th century. The New Zealand Parliament relocated to the new capital city, having spent the first ten years of its existence in Auckland. The Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings, on the corner of Lambton Quay and Molesworth Street, was constructed between 1969 and 1981 and is commonly referred to as the Beehive. Wellington is served by 26 full-power radio stations: 17 on FM, four on AM, and five on both FM and AM. The capital city is also the location of the highest court, the Supreme Court of New Zealand, and the historic former High Court building (opened 1881) has been enlarged and restored for its use. 2 Beds. There are two other state highways in the wider region: State Highway 58 which provides a direct connection between the Hutt Valley and Porirua, and State Highway 59 which follows a coastal route between Linden and Mackays Crossing and was previously part of SH 1. The Learning Connexion provides art classes. [105][106] The median rent in Wellington has also increased significantly in recent years to $600 per week, higher even than Auckland.[107]. 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