Climate Festival Pōneke 2026 | Climate Events Across Wellington

Wellington will host Climate Festival Pōneke 2026 from 18 April to 9 May, bringing together community groups, researchers, and organisations for a programme of climate action events.

Wind turbines at the Makara wind farm near Wellington highlight the growing role of renewable energy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Adobe stock.

A wide range of climate-focused events are planned across Wellington during Climate Festival Pōneke 2026, running from 18 April to 9 May.

The festival highlights community initiatives, workshops, kōrero, and collaborative sessions exploring practical responses to climate change.

Events will cover topics such as:

• climate storytelling and community kōrero

• climate science workshops and systems thinking

• sustainable living and emissions reduction

• local climate action initiatives

The programme is designed to connect science, community action, and everyday climate solutions, with events open to a broad public audience.

If you're interested in how communities are responding to climate challenges — or looking for ideas to bring into classrooms or conversations — it's worth browsing the programme.

See the full list of events