Compact, creative, and impossible to ignore
A Vision for Wellington, co-created by Wellingtonians
Dive into the 2025 Panel Series
This is a vision co-created by Wellingtonians. Thousands of voices woven into one collective call for change. It reflects the conversations, concerns, creativity and care in our community — and makes an invitation to act.
Infrastructure for a City That Works
What kind of infrastructure does Wellington truly need? How do we invest wisely and sustainably? And what values and vision should guide the transformation of our capital city?
A Capital Challenge: Rethinking the Numbers and Affording Our Future
An honest, solutions-focused conversation about the city’s finances and doing business in the capital — what’s broken, why it matters, and how we can afford the future.
How can Wellington supercharge its startup and innovation sector?
An energising, solutions-focused conversation about how we can unlock Wellington’s startup and innovation potential—and grab the world’s attention in the process.
How can Wellington grab the world’s attention?
Five sharp, TED-style presentations from five thinkers and doers who are passionate about making Wellington world-famous and boosting tourism, liveability, and pride in our city.
Disruptors at the Door: the new faces of Retail & Hospitality in Wellington
From fashion and food to secondhand style and innovative dining, our panellists shared what drew them here, why they’re investing in the city, and what we need to get right if we want to keep them.
A Creative Conversation
Through hard work and determination, each of our panellists has built a career in Wellington. They spoke about the challenges and opportunities they navigate to lead their practice.
What makes a world-class city, and how does Wellington become one?
The saying goes that you can’t beat Wellington on a good day. Our city’s challenge is to make the capital unbeatable as a place to live, work and visit for 365 days a year.
Vision for Wellington unites people passionate about Wellington and committed to seeing our city thrive.
We’re a nonpartisan, collective voice advocating for Wellington and aiming to set a bold direction for the city.
These are your ideas. Let’s make them happen.
Grab your copy to get the full story — dive into the details, read it, debate it, act on it, and use it to demand better for our city.