History

The city's history including past Mayors of Wellington.

History of Wellington

Read about the history of Wellington.

History of the waterfront area

There’s been land reclamation, earthquakes and the building of a port crucial to the economic life of Wellington.

Past mayors of Wellington

Read about past mayors of Wellington from the first in 1842 to the most recent.

#ThrowbackThursday

Wellingtonians love a bit of nostalgia so we’re showing you some historic spots, streets, and stories from yesteryear.