Give a Bee a forever home
After the Bee in the City trail comes to a close, our 30 giant artist designed Bees will be looking for their forever homes – and you could take one home!
The Bees will be auctioned on Thursday 26 November, raising vital funds for Life Flight to help continue our 24/7 lifesaving service.
Whether you display your Bee at home or work, or give it a new home in the community, your bid will help support Life Flight’s lifesaving work.
Keen to make a bee your own? Register for the online auction, hosted by our partner Wild in Art, and start bidding today!
Farewell Weekend
21 + 22 November, 10am – 3pm
Queens Wharf Square
Entry by koha
For eight weeks in Spring 2026, Mills Albert Bee in the City transformed Wellington into a vibrant outdoor art gallery. Now, we’re bringing all 30 giant Bees and 20 small Bees together one last time to say haere rā.
This is your final chance to see all the Bees one more time, collect any missing App rewards, grab your official Bee in the City and Life Flight merch, and meet some of the artists who designed the incredible sculptures.
Our Farewell Weekend is also where you can learn more about Life Flight and the vital, life-saving aeromedical care they provide to people every year. We can’t wait to see you there!
Get the app!
There’s still time to collect Bees across Wellington using the free map app while unlocking exciting rewards along the way. Discover the design inspiration and vote for your favourite.
Event Dates
Mills Albert Bee in the City
14 September – 8 November 2026
Farewell Weekend
21-22 November 2026
10am – 3pm
Charity Auction
26 November 2026
7pm
Bee in the City Wellington
A giant public art trail, buzzing with creativity and community.
For eight weeks in Spring 2026, Mills Albert Bee in the City will transform Wellington into a vibrant outdoor art gallery.
- 30+ giant bee sculptures – each brought to life by Kiwi artists
- 20+ community bees – decorated by schools and local groups
- A colourful city-wide trail – free, fun, and family-friendly
At the end of the trail on 26th November, each giant sculpture will be auctioned to raise vital funds for Life Flight Trust – the charity that operates Wellington’s Westpac Chopper and Air Ambulance Planes, providing time-critical care to more than 1,700 New Zealanders every year.
Come explore, celebrate, and be part of something extraordinary – a trail that brings art, community, and lifesaving impact together in the heart of Wellington.
Thank you to our Sponsors
A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping bring Bee in the City to life. Your support has transformed Wellington into a vibrant outdoor art gallery and helped create an experience for our whole community to enjoy.
Presenting Partner
App Sponsor
Sculpture Sponsors
Official Supporters
