Wellington

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

Some of the key events about Wellington

1840
The city was officially founded as a planned settlement by the New Zealand Company
1848
A major earthquake struck the region, causing significant damage
1855
Another severe earthquake hit Wellington, destroying many buildings
1865
Wellington became the capital city of New Zealand
1893
The Wellington Cable Car began operation, connecting the central city to Kelburn
1902
The Bank of New Zealand Building, one of the city's first high-rises, was completed
1918
The city was severely affected by the global influenza pandemic
1931
The Great Depression caused widespread unemployment and economic hardship
1939
Wellington Airport opened, improving transportation links
1942
Wellington experienced wartime blackouts and air raid drills due to WWII fears
1968
The Wahine disaster occurred when a ferry sank in Wellington Harbour, killing 51 people
1970
The InterIslander ferry service between Wellington and Picton commenced
1987
The stock market crash severely impacted Wellington's financial sector
1998
Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum of New Zealand, opened in Wellington
2000
The Wellington Waterfront development project began, revitalizing the harbor area
2003
The "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" world premiere was held in Wellington
2011
Wellington was named the "Coolest Little Capital in the World" by Lonely Planet
2011
A series of strong earthquakes caused damage to buildings and infrastructure
2013
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck, causing further damage and disruption
2016
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake near Kaikoura affected Wellington, causing evacuations and damage

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