This position controls the airspace above Taranaki, Wellington, Kapiti and Marlborough.

When Ohakea Control (NZOH_CTR) is off watch, this position also covers the Ohakea airspace.

Controllers will indicate whether they are offering extended service outside of their control area in their ATIS.

For details on the Airspace that this position controls and all the airports contained within the airspace, visit the Wellington Sector Airspace Reference page.

Note: the Radio Callsign is Christchurch Control, not Wellington Centre.

Note: As of 22/11/2007 the callsign for this position is NZCH-W_CTR. Previously the hyphen was an underscore. The old callsign should no longer be used.

Provides Departure services for:-

• Wellington International (NZWN)
• RNZAF Woodbourne (NZWB)
• IFR traffic at Paraparaumu (NZPP)

Note: The Radio Callsign is Wellington Control, not Wellington Departure.

Note: This is a secondary position and should only be staffed in periods of very high traffic, and only after the airport's primary positions have been fully staffed.