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	Wellington waterfront's Water Whirler damaged again Stuff.co.nz - 9 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) An iconic Len Lye sculpture on Wellington`s waterfront has snapped again, after being fixed only a year ago. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wellington Asian Mental Health Service launches to combat language, cultural barriers RadioNZ - 9 Oct (RadioNZ) The founders say stigma and a lack of cultural awareness are reasons many Asian people struggle to ask for help. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Wellington waterfront's 'Water Whirler' damaged again RadioNZ - 9 Oct (RadioNZ) Len Lye`s wand-like sculpture was last repaired in October 2024. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Error leads to $7000 painted mayoral portrait of Tory Whanau, rather than photo Stuff.co.nz - 9 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Last week, the Wellington mayor unveiled a portrait which was created by artist Clark Roworth using oil on canvas. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Error leads to $7000 painted mayoral portrait of Tory Whanau, rather than photo RadioNZ - 9 Oct (RadioNZ) A mistake by council staff led to an artistic portrait of Wellington`s outgoing Mayor being painted, rather than photographed. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Wellington mayor Tory Whanau gives valedictory speech RadioNZ - 8 Oct (RadioNZ) Wellington`s outgoing mayor used her valedictory speech to call out the government and some of her colleagues. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Hurricanes dealt major injury blow ahead of 2026 season Stuff.co.nz - 8 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) The Wellington-based franchise will be without a key playmaker for the entire 2026 Super Rugby campaign. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Tory Whanau calls out harassment, bullying and rumour in final council speech Stuff.co.nz - 8 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Critics, colleagues and bullies: no one spared in Wellington mayor Tory Whanau’s parting shot. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	The hotspots in New Zealand's commercial property market RadioNZ - 8 Oct (RadioNZ) Christchurch dominates but Wellington is struggling, a property firm says. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Restoration of Wellington's Begonia House to start next month RadioNZ - 8 Oct (RadioNZ) The popular 1960s glasshouse won a reprieve from the wrecking ball when the council voted to save it. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General