Home / New Zealand / WellingtonMelissa NightingaleSenior Reporter, NZ Herald - Wellington·NZ Herald·2 Jun, 2026 10:43 PM4 mins to read‌A small pod of whales has been seen enjoying the capital's waters this week.Wellingtonians have been delighted this week after mother and calf humpback whales were spotted metres from passing commuters.A small pod of whales has been seen around the Wellington region and harbour over the last few days, yesterday surfacing alongside a busy section of cycleway and State Highway 1.

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