Wellington became capital of New Zealand in 1865, the third capital after Russell and Auckland. The region occupies the southern tip of the North Island, bounded to the west, south and east …

Wellington city, the nation’s capital, is tightly wedged between the sea and the hills. Locals enjoy its compact layout, quirky charm and panoramic views. But more than half the region’s …

Dec 15, 2025 · There’s no other region quite like ours, from sparsely populated rural and coastal areas to the full-on energy of the capital city. Te Pane Matua Taiao - Greater Wellington has it …

Wellington, regional council, extreme southern North Island, New Zealand. It includes the cities of Wellington (the national capital) and Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, and Masterton.

What is Wellington region? Wellington region is a non-unitary region of New Zealand that occupies the southernmost part of the North Island.

May 2, 2025 · Wellington became capital of New Zealand in 1865, the third capital after Russell and Auckland. The region occupies the southern tip of the North Island, bounded to the west, …

Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand (second largest in the North Island), [c] and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a …

The Wellington region is the most earthquake-prone region in New Zealand. Located at the meeting point of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates, it lies above several active faults, …

Anchored by the lively capital city of Wellington — known for its creative energy, gourmet scene, and walkable waterfront — the region also includes charming towns, rolling hills, lush forests, …

The Wellington region occupies the southern end of the North Island and is divided into three distinct areas.