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Wellington City Opera

Professional opera company in Wellington, New Zealand (1984–1998)

Wellington City Opera was a professional opera company based in Wellington, New Zealand. It originated in 1982 as the De La Tour Regional Opera Trust, and in 1999, 18 months after rebranding as The National Opera of Wellington, merged with Auckland-based Opera New Zealand to form New Zealand Opera.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1982Founded1
  • HeadquartersWellington1

Wellington City Opera was a professional opera company based in Wellington, New Zealand. It originated in 1982 as the De La Tour Regional Opera Trust, and in 1999, 18 months after rebranding as The National Opera of Wellington, merged with Auckland-based Opera New Zealand to form New Zealand Opera.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded De La Tour Regional Opera Trust1
  2. Succeeded by The National Opera of Wellington1

Former names

  • Wellington City Opera TrustAug 2, 1984 to Feb 19981

Timeline

  1. 1982Founded Founded1

Sources

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