Canberra Week in Wellington aims to connect Canberrans and Wellingtonians across the arts, business, innovation, tourism, sport and education sectors by providing opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge and build plans for the future.
Jointly coordinated by the ACT Government and supported by Wellington City Council, Canberra Week in Wellington will run from Monday 14 November to Sunday 20 November 2016.
Thanks to Singapore Airlines’ direct flights, we are now closer than ever, so let’s get to know each other!
The general public are invited to join in the fun, by attending one of the events listed as part of the Canberra Week in Wellington public program (refer below).
#WellyCan Concert at Wellington Sky Show
Canberra Week in Wellington is set to launch with a bang this Saturday 5 November, with WellyCan Concert as part of the Wellington Sky Show.
Featuring local indie rock legends The Phoenix Foundation, as well as Canberran folk electronic act Mondecreen, the concert is the perfect launching pad for Canberra Week in Wellington 14-20 November.
You can join in the conversation with #WellyCan, #CanWe and #CBR.
There are opportunities for businesses to be involved with Canberra Week in Wellington. For details visit; https://www.canberrabusiness.com/canberra-wellington-week-business-program/.
For further information on Wellington, places to stay, attractions and what the city has to offer, visit; http://www.wellingtonnz.com/australia/ and http://www.newzealand.com/au/wellington/. Direct flights from Canberra to Wellington are available through Singapore airlines: https://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/promotions/flights-from-canberra-wellington.jsp.
Canberra Week in Wellington Public Program
Monday 14 November
Guest Lecture (Antarctic Ecology)
Time: 12:00-13:00
Venue: Laby Bldg Theater 118, Kelburn Campu
Hear from ACT Scientist of the Year and Australian National University Senior Lecturer, Ceridwen Fraser as she delivers a guest lecture, Fortune favours travellers, about how dispersal drives evolution, and what staying put means for your chances of survival.
Public panel discussion
Time: 12:00-14:00
Venue: Government Building Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington
Australian National University and Victoria University Wellington Law Schools unite for a panel discussion entitled: Now What for South China Sea.
Tuesday 15 November
Street Art and Hip Hop
Time: All Day Event
Venue: Opera House Lane, Wellington
Over three days, watch as famed Canberra street artist, Byrd, leaves his creative mark on Wellington, with entertainment by renowned hip hop musician Jimblah.
Canberra Institute of Technology and Wellington Institute of Technology Masterclass
Time: 10:15 -11:45
Venue: WelTec Theatre (52 Cuba St City)
Witness an iron-chef style cook off as a student and a teacher from both the Canberra Institute of Technology and the Wellington Institute of Technology compete against one another to deliver the most impressive menu starring Wellington and Canberra finest local produce.
Wellington-Canberra Smart City Forum
Time: 14:00-16:00
Venue: Museum Hotel, Wellington
Come along to discover more about the capitals’ smart city initiatives and to discuss future possibilities.
Wednesday 16 November
Street Art and Hip Hop
Time: All Day Event
Venue: Opera House Lane, Wellington
Over three days, watch as famed Canberra street artist, Byrd, leaves his creative mark on Wellington, with entertainment by renowned hip hop musician Jimblah.
Canberra Film Festival – Ella
Time: 18:00-22:30
Venue: The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
Brought to you by Screen ACT, in partnership with Screen Wellington and New Zealand Film Commission; be inspired by the personal journey of The Australian Ballet’s first Indigenous dancer, Ella Havelka.
Thursday 17 November
Street Art and Hip Hop
Time: All Day Event
Venue: Opera House Lane, Wellington
Over three days, watch as famed Canberra street artist, Byrd, leaves his creative mark on Wellington, with entertainment by renowned hip hop musician Jimblah.
Canberra Tap Takeover at The Malthouse
Time: 17:00-21:00
Venue: The Malthouse, Wellington
Canberra brewers stage a tap takeover at Wellington’s original craft beer bar, showcasing the best local Canberra offerings from Zierholz Brewery, PACT Beer Co, Capital Brewing Co, Bentspoke Brewery and the Wig and Pen for three nights.
Canberra Film Festival – Joe Cinque’s Consolation
Time: 18:30-22:30
Venue: The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
Brought to you by Screen ACT, in partnership with Screen Wellington and New Zealand Film Commission; see the New Zealand premiere of Helen Garner’s gripping true-crime story, Joe Cinque’s Consolation.
Friday 18 November
Canberra Tap Takeover at The Malthouse
Time: 17:00-21:00
Venue: The Malthouse, Wellington
Canberra brewers stage a tap takeover at Wellington’s original craft beer bar, showcasing the best local Canberra offerings from Zierholz Brewery, PACT Beer Co, Capital Brewing Co, Bentspoke Brewery and the Wig and Pen for three nights.
Film Festival –Me & My Mates vs Zombie Apocalypse
Time: 18:30-22:30
Venue: The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
Three Australian telecom tradesman find themselves trapped in a telephone exchange during the onset of a zombie apocalypse. Brought to you by Screen ACT, in partnership with Screen Wellington and New Zealand Film Commission.
Saturday 19 November
Canberra Tap Takeover at The Malthouse
Time: 17:00-21:00
Venue: The Malthouse, Wellington
Canberra brewers stage a tap takeover at Wellington’s original craft beer bar, showcasing the best local Canberra offerings from Zierholz Brewery, PACT Beer Co, Capital Brewing Co, Bentspoke Brewery and the Wig and Pen for three nights.
Media Enquires
For all Australian media enquiries: Karen Stewart-Moore from the ACT Government on 02 6205 2855 or 0419 212 642 or at karen.stewart-moore@act.gov.au.
For all Wellington media enquiries: Stephanie McIntosh from Sputnik on +64 4 801 9485 or +64 21 2666 222 or at steph@sputnik.co.nz.