In 2018, Broadmeadows had a population of 1,635 people. Broadmeadows is a western suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. It is positioned north of Khandallah and south of Johnsonville. You’ll find Broadmeadows about 7 kilometers from Wellington’s central business district. Despite its name suggesting vast meadows, Broadmeadows is built on steep hills. This results in some of the highest streets in Wellington City. Many houses sit more than 300 meters above sea level. One of the highlights of Broadmeadows is the Skyline Walkway. It provides access to Mount Kaukau, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. For local government, Broadmeadows belongs to the Onslow-Western Ward. The ward is represented by three council members: Diane Calvert, Simon Woolf, and Rebecca Matthews. When it comes to national government, Broadmeadows is part of the Ōhāriu general electorate. The electorate has been represented by Greg O’Connor of the Labour Party since 2017. Broadmeadows is also part of the Te Tai Tonga Māori electorate. This electorate has been represented by Rino Tirikatene of the Labour Party since the 2011 elections. Broadmeadows has good transport connections to central Wellington thanks to the Metlink bus service. The Number 24 bus is particularly useful for residents. It connects Johnsonville and Broadmeadows to the CBD and then continues on to Miramar Heights.
Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve
Seals. Hundreds of them bask in the sun at Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve. This coastal treasure on New Zealand’s North