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"We've Worked Hard To Deliver For Wellington" - Mayor Tory Whanau
Monday, 23 December 2024, 11:06 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau said she's proud of the major milestones achieved this year in three priority areas - water infrastructure, social housing, and climate resilience. More >>
Wellington City Council’s Hottest Hits List For 2024
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 7:47 pm | Wellington City Council
The annual silly season lists of the naughty, nice and nerdy from the year. More >>
Get Two Amazing Events For One New Year’s Eve In Pōneke
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:54 pm | Wellington City Council
The annual whānau-friendly free event will be based around the scenic amphitheatre at Whairepo Lagoon, with food trucks operating in Odlins Plaza from 5pm on the night. More >>
Andrea Reeves Named As Wellington City Council’s Interim Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 7:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau and elected members have agreed to appoint Wellington City Council’s Chief Strategy and Finance Officer, Andrea Reeves, as the organisation’s interim Chief Executive Officer from 1 February 2025. Ms Reeves will lead the organisation ... More >>
Andrea Reeves Named As Wellington City Council's Interim Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 5:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Ms Reeves will lead the organisation from February to April while the Council prepares to welcome newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Matt Prosser. An experienced British Local Government leader, Mr Prosser begins his role on 1 April 2025. More >>
Progress On Long-term Plan Amendment And Next Year’s Budget
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
With new cost pressures increasing the projected 2025/26 rates rise to a current draft figure of 15.9%, the committee directed officers to come back in February with options for keeping next year’s increase below the 12.8% signalled in the original ... More >>
Wellington City Council Slams Divisive Treaty Principles Bill
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 10:56 am | Wellington City Council
Voting 15-3, the Council passed Mayor Tory Whanau's motion to oppose the bill because of deep concerns that it will jeopardise social cohesion and weaken Māori rights. More >>
Jesse Elias Appointed To Tawa Community Board
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Jesse’s background makes him well suited for the Board role – he lives locally, is employed locally, and works as a youth worker in the area. An ex-pupil at Tawa College, Jesse is also studying at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki. More >>
Lambton Quay Is Getting Some TLC
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:13 pm | Wellington City Council
The road will be closed to vehicles between Bowen Street and Willis Street from 7pm Sunday 5 January until 7am Thursday 9 January 2025. Pedestrians will have full access during this time. More >>
New Developer Confirmed For Band Rotunda Project
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Developer Watson Group Limited approached Council with a unique development proposal to revitalise the Band Rotunda site. Preliminary works including earthquake strengthening and restoration of the site is scheduled to start in the new year. More >>
Wellington City Council Draft 2025/26 Budget To Be Considered On 17 December
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 6:48 pm | Wellington City Council
After being deliberated by Councillors, the amended Long-term Plan and Annual Plan will be audited prior to final adoption in June 2025 and will be in place from July 2025. More >>
Gardens Magic Set To Conjure Up All The Right Notes
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Council is proud to be hosting this free event in its 45th year, and with over 35 different acts performing everything from Reggae to Balkan Folk to R&B, Motown, Jazz, Indie and Māori Soul sounds, there’ll be something for everyone. More >>
Regional Three-waters CCO Preferred Option
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:28 pm | Wellington City Council
The Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation covers the future of drinking, waste, and stormwater services. The legislation requires all councils to meet stricter regulations for water services quality, financial sustainability, and environmental ... More >>
Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru Now Fully Paid For | $50 Million Has Now Been Raised To Fund The New Community Hub
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:43 am | Wellington City Council
The money was raised via Government, the Wellington City Council, the Lottery Grants Board, various other trusts and funds, but a huge proportion of donations came from the public, and particularly, Wellingtonians. More >>
Flying Boat Jetty Upgrade Ready For Pier Review
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:01 pm | Wellington City Council
The Flying Boat Jetty project has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from Sally and Brian Hasell towards the costs of the jetty renewal, interpretative signage and landscaping of the Patent Slipway. More >>
Wellington City Rating Valuations To Be Released In The New Year
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:57 pm | Wellington City Council
“We’re taking a small amount of extra time to thoroughly review a number of values within Wellington city before resubmitting it for audit. Due to OVG workloads, and with Christmas in the middle, that will not be until early next year now.” More >>
Get Hands-on With Climate Disruption Data
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council
The installation, on display at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre until Monday 16 December, is a hands-on way for Wellingtonians to learn more about climate disruptions like floods, landslides and sea level rise in Pōneke. More >>
Progress On Bus Lane Camera Roll-out - And When It’s OK To Use A Bus Lane
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:17 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is making progress with the roll-out of fixed cameras to monitor key bus lanes and bus stops during operating hours. This helps to make buses more reliable and efficient on the busiest commuter routes in the city. More >>
Capital E And City To Sea Bridge To Be Replaced
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 9:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The former Capital E building has a seismic rating of 20% NBS. The bridge is also at risk in a major earthquake and presents a safety and access risk to Jervois Quay - a major arterial road – if it was to collapse or be compromised in an earthquake. More >>
Wellington City Council Appoints New Chief Executive
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 11:48 am | Wellington City Council
Matt Prosser has three decades of experience working in local government, and is currently chief executive of Dorset Council, a large unitary authority in southwest England serving 380,000 residents with just under 5000 employees and 82 elected members. More >>
