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Council Unleashing New System For Local Animal Services

Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council

Changes are coming to Moa Point Animal Shelter and Services to be more visible, responsive and improve animal welfare, ensure public safety, and help promote responsible pet ownership. More >>

CubaDupa Will Be On The Road Again This Weekend

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council

The two-day festival will showcase over 140 acts presenting over 170 performances spanning music, dance, theatre, and visual arts along Cuba and neighbouring streets on Saturday from 12pm-12am and Sunday from 11am-6pm. More >>

Residents Half Price Day For Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery Exhibition At Te Papa

Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council

Te Papa is the first venue to kick-off the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the iconic jewellery of renowned British fashion house Vivienne Westwood. More >>

Jervois Quay Closures And Detours For Upgrade Work

Friday, 21 March 2025, 3:15 pm | Wellington City Council

The work, mostly in the northbound lanes, is estimated to last three weeks and will be phased over different sections with most lane closures happening off-peak to minimise disruption and congestion in the area. More >>

Mums (and Dads) Champion Wellington's Cycleways

Friday, 21 March 2025, 10:38 am | Wellington City Council

From quicker school runs to easier grocery trips, the city’s growing bike network is proving a game-changer for busy households. More >>

Feedback Sought On Water Reform, Long-term Plan Amendment And Annual Plan

Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:08 pm | Wellington City Council

The need to address the challenges of water infrastructure means it is inevitable the cost of water services will increase. The multi-council water organisation approach will help to keep increases lower due to its scale and the ability to borrow more ... More >>

Get Ready For Homegrown To Strike A Chord In The City

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:03 pm | Wellington City Council

With over 50 local acts performing live across five stages over two days along Wellington's stunning waterfront, some restrictions will be in place for event organisers to set up, show days, and pack down, and to manage the health and safety of all in the area. More >>

Wellington Launches New Plan To Boost City Safety

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 2:12 pm | Wellington City Council

To improve city-wide monitoring, the Council is creating a centrally coordinated CCTV system and increasing funding for community patrols, including Māori wardens, Pasifika patrols, and ethnic patrols. More >>

Town Hall Progress And Front-Of-House Facilities – Update

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 4:26 pm | Wellington City Council

The benefits of this approach to front-of-house are that it provides certainty for the Town Hall opening, gives the Council full discretion over the design and fit out of front-of-house facilities, and gives Precinct the greatest flexibility with ... More >>

We’re Painting The Town Rainbow To Celebrate Pride In Pōneke

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council

To show further support for the community, assets will be lit up with rainbows around the city, including a Cable Car tunnel, the Michael Fowler Centre, Queens Wharf and the Waterfront, and the Carter Fountain. More >>

Massive Weekend Kicks-off March Madness In The Capital

Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 12:07 pm | Wellington City Council

Following an already busy season of free, fun, whānau-friendly events and festivals proudly supported, sponsored and hosted by Wellington City Council, the fun in the sun isn’t easing off yet. More >>

“Treaty Principles Bill Threatens Our Nation’s Foundation” – Mayor Tory Whanau

Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 1:06 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau points out that Aotearoa’s health, well-being and socio-economic indicators consistently show Māori in a significantly disadvantaged position. More >>

Be Inspired By Disney: The Magic Of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:13 pm | Wellington City Council

The internationally acclaimed exhibition of artworks opening today at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre features more than 600 art masterpieces, spanning almost 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios creative legacy. More >>

Quake-remediation Work For Council Social Housing

Monday, 17 February 2025, 2:06 pm | Wellington City Council

The Council has reviewed the latest advice in conjunction with the MBIE Seismic Risk Guidance for Buildings and concluded there is nothing within the assessments that indicate that these buildings cannot continue to be lived in prior to works being ... More >>

Growing Connections And Harvesting Ideas In Pōneke

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 4:14 pm | Wellington City Council

Together, these events offer more than six weeks of opportunities to engage with activities and places that make our neighbourhoods special. To kick things off, community gardens around the city will be hosting visitors on Sundays 16 February, 9 March, ... More >>

Game-Changing Golden Mile Project Starts This Year

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 10:53 am | Wellington City Council

Construction on the long-awaited project begins in late April at the intersection of Cambridge and Kent Terrace, before moving to Courtenay Place. More >>

Mayor Tory Whanau Addresses Pōneke’s Waitangi Day Celebrations

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council

“Waitangi Day has always been one of the most important days on Aotearoa’s calendar, offering us an opportunity to reflect on our history and our founding document.” More >>

Tākina Named Runner-up In International Architecture Awards

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:46 am | Wellington City Council

From 40 buildings from dozens of countries around the world, Tākina, the only building in New Zealand to make the shortlist, received 21 percent of the over 3,500 public votes to take out an honourable second place. More >>

Wellington: Still A Fabulous Place To Be (But We’ve Got Work To Do)

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 7:01 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau says the survey results give a clear picture of where Pōneke is doing well but also identify challenges that reflect broader social and economic pressures. More >>

Diversity And Culture Take Centre Stage In Wellington’s Double Celebrations

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 11:55 am | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau says Te Rā o Waitangi is about coming together to celebrate Aotearoa and acknowledging our treaty obligations and partnerships. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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