It’s no secret Wellington faces challenges. Let’s do something about them.
2025 Panel Series
Our goal is to help set a direction for Wellington’s future by collaborating with local experts and engaging with Wellingtonians. We acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers, but we believe that we can help find them.
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.