The Listener
  • The Listener home
  • The Listener E-edition
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Arts & Culture
  • New Zealand
  • World
  • Business & Finance
  • Food & Drink

Subscriptions

  • Herald Premium
  • Viva Premium
  • The Listener
  • BusinessDesk

Sections

  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • New Zealand
  • World
  • Health & nutrition
  • Business & finance
  • Art & culture
  • Food & drink
  • Entertainment
  • Books
  • Life

More

  • The Listener E-edition
  • The Listener on Facebook
  • The Listener on Instagram
  • The Listener on X

NZME Network

  • Advertise with NZME
  • OneRoof
  • Driven Car Guide
  • BusinessDesk
  • Newstalk ZB
  • Sunlive
  • ZM
  • The Hits
  • Coast
  • Radio Hauraki
  • The Alternative Commentary Collective
  • Gold
  • Flava
  • iHeart Radio
  • Hokonui
  • Radio Wanaka
  • iHeartCountry New Zealand
  • Restaurant Hub
  • NZME Events

SubscribeSign In

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Listener
Home / The Listener / Opinion

Duncan Garner on his hometown: Is Wellington now officially dead?

By Duncan Garner
Contributing writer·New Zealand Listener·
23 Aug, 2024 05:00 PM4 mins to read

Subscribe to listen

Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.
Already a subscriber?  

Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.
‌
Save
    Share this article

    Reminder, this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read.

Duncan Garner: "In 2013, former PM Sir John Key said Wellington was dying. I never wanted to believe that about my hometown, but I do now." Photo / Getty Images

Duncan Garner: "In 2013, former PM Sir John Key said Wellington was dying. I never wanted to believe that about my hometown, but I do now." Photo / Getty Images

Opinion by Duncan Garner
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Most popular
Listener
David Kirk: Three values you need to teach your kids to build good habits with money
Business

David Kirk: Three values you need to teach your kids to build good habits with money

29 Jul 06:00 PM
Listener
AI rock band sparks debate over future of music
Entertainment

AI rock band sparks debate over future of music

29 Jul 06:00 PM
Listener
Patron saints: Who are the dedicated supporters of NZ’s arts - and why are they so vital?
Culture

Patron saints: Who are the dedicated supporters of NZ’s arts - and why are they so vital?

28 Jul 06:00 PM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Recommended for you

'Ambition and ingenuity': Rotorua Business Awards finalists revealed
Rotorua Daily Post

'Ambition and ingenuity': Rotorua Business Awards finalists revealed

Air New Zealand appoints new CEO
Business

Air New Zealand appoints new CEO

How a secret recording brought justice in historical abuse case
New Zealand

How a secret recording brought justice in historical abuse case

Actor suggests Robin Williams as 'voice of AI' for smart tech
Entertainment

Actor suggests Robin Williams as 'voice of AI' for smart tech

Ranfurly Shield journey holds key to provincial pride
Sport

Ranfurly Shield journey holds key to provincial pride

Lydia Ko set to defend Women's Open amid fresh talent showdown
Golf

Lydia Ko set to defend Women's Open amid fresh talent showdown



Latest from The Listener

Listener
Listener
Book of the day: Two takes - one fact, one fiction - on life of Roman aristocrat Fulvia
Reviews

Book of the day: Two takes - one fact, one fiction - on life of Roman aristocrat Fulvia

Academic sets the record straight, while NZ writer reimagines the life of Roman aristocrat

29 Jul 08:40 PM
Listener
Listener
Steve Braunias: The disease of alcoholism is a cancer but for much of NZ, alcohol is good fun
Life

Steve Braunias: The disease of alcoholism is a cancer but for much of NZ, alcohol is good fun

29 Jul 08:37 PM
Listener
Listener
Are free-range eggs really better for you?
Health

Are free-range eggs really better for you?

29 Jul 06:00 PM
Listener
Listener
Listener weekly quiz: July 30
New Zealand

Listener weekly quiz: July 30

29 Jul 06:00 PM

NZ Herald
  • About NZ Herald
  • Meet the journalists
  • Contact NZ Herald
  • Help & support
  • House rules
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Competition terms & conditions
  • Manage your print subscription
  • Subscribe to Herald Premium
NZ Listener
  • NZ Listener e-edition
  • Contact Listener Editorial
  • Advertising with NZ Listener
  • Manage your Listener subscription
  • Subscribe to NZ Listener digital
  • Subscribe to NZ Listener
  • Subscriber FAQs
  • Subscription terms & conditions
  • Promotion and subscriber benefits
NZME Network
  • NZ Listener
  • The New Zealand Herald
  • The Northland Age
  • The Northern Advocate
  • Waikato Herald
  • Bay of Plenty Times
  • Rotorua Daily Post
  • Hawke's Bay Today
  • Whanganui Chronicle
  • Viva
  • Newstalk ZB
  • BusinessDesk
  • OneRoof
  • Driven Car Guide
  • iHeart Radio
  • Restaurant Hub
NZME
  • About NZME
  • NZME careers
  • Advertise with NZME
  • Digital self-service advertising
  • Book your classified ad
  • Photo sales
  • NZME Events
  • © Copyright 2025 NZME Publishing Limited
Unlock all articles by subscribing to this international offer

All Access Weekly

Herald Premium, Viva Premium, The Listener & BusinessDesk
Pay just
$15.75
$2
per week ongoing
See all offers
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
TOP
search by queryly Advanced Search