Press Release – Wellington City Council Te Whi whina, a community support space in Manners Street, has officially opened following a dawn blessing this morning (Tuesday 11 May). Te Whi whina is one of the Councils commitments to The Pneke Promise a joint social contract … Te Wāhi Āwhina, a community support space in Manners Street, has officially opened following a dawn blessing this morning (Tuesday 11 May). Te Wāhi Āwhina is one of the Council’s commitments to The Pōneke Promise – a joint social contract launched in April with Greater Wellington Regional Council, the City’s hospitality industry, retailers, and Police.