The History of Newtown's Green Belt

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am UTC+13:00

Newtown Community Centre - Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora | Wellington

Wellington Heritage Festival
Publisher/HostWellington Heritage Festival
The History of Newtown's Green Belt
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Tales of a Wellington hill range from 250 million years ago to the present day.
Tonight's talk will be hosted by local environmental artist Paul Forrest who weaves tales from his research about the heritage and history of our Newtown Green Belt hill range Te Ranga a Hiwi.
The talk covers the landscape from pre-human times, the changes with human history, to the present day through the eyes of birds and humans and butterflies.

Cost: Free
Event information here: https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/the-history-of-newtowns-green-belt/

Health & Safety:
No health and safety concerns. Wheelchair friendly and multiple safety exits.
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Newtown Community Centre - Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora, Corner of Colombo & Rintoul Streets, Newtown,Wellington, New Zealand

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