Wellington Capital and region of New Zealand, in the extreme s of North Island, on Port Nicholson, an inlet of Cook Strait. First visited by Europeans in 1826, it was founded in 1840. In 1865 it replaced Auckland as capital. Wellington's excellent harbour furthered its development as a transport and trading centre. Industries: textiles, clothing, transport equipment, machinery. Pop. (2001) 163,824; 423,765 (region).

wellington short for w. boot, coat, etc., named after Arthur, first duke of Wellington (1769–1852). XIX.
So wellingtonia sequoia. XIX.