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Building grants preserve history and protect the future
Thursday, 16 January 2020, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council
Funding is available for heritage and resilience projects for buildings in the capital - but owners will need to get in quick for this round of funding. More >>
Wellington waterfront to be tickled pink this summer
Friday, 10 January 2020, 12:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington waterfront to be tickled pink this summer The Wellington Waterfront is going to be a hive of activity and events with a mix of outdoor movies, live music and fun during the summer season – and a hint of pink! More >>
Waterfront the focus of tonight's New Year's Eve celebration
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 4:18 pm | Wellington City Council
It’s all go for New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Capital City tonight – and a big crowd is expected to welcome in the 2020s. More >>
See in 2020 with New Year celebrations
Monday, 23 December 2019, 10:40 am | Wellington City Council
Come down to Whairepo Lagoon on Tuesday 31 December and get ready to see in the New Year with a night of entertainment, kai and activities for all to enjoy. More >>
Willis Street to be closed to traffic from 3pm today
Friday, 20 December 2019, 2:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Urgent work to stop sewage overflowing into Wellington Harbour means upper Willis Street will be closed to through traffic from 3pm today until late tonight. More >>
Mums can now breastfeed in Wellington pools
Friday, 20 December 2019, 12:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council Community Pools Manager Amy Carter says the Council had spoken with other New Zealand councils about their breastfeeding in pools policies. More >>
A taste of the Pacific is coming to the capital
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 12:20 pm | Wellington City Council
The annual Wellington Pasifika Festival will be showcasing the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific – with Kiwi legend Annie Crummer MNZM leading the exciting line-up. More >>
Pathways to Employment programme works at Council
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 3:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proud to announce it’s about to accept its 100th cadet for the He Ara Whai Mahi - Pathways to Employment programme – giving valuable work experience and skills to young adults on jobseeker support. More >>
A wee reminder to Drive Safe, Drive Sober
Monday, 16 December 2019, 10:17 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has teamed up with the Police to remind people to Drive Safe, Drive Sober this festive time by using a creative campaign which includes branded sweets, air freshners, and urinal stickers! More >>
Wellington Gardens become CarbonZero certified organisation
Friday, 13 December 2019, 10:52 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proud to announce that the Wellington Gardens have achieved certification to be a Toitū CarbonZero organisation – businesses working together to sustain the future of our environment and economy. More >>
Funding partnership to drive Let’s Get Welly Moving
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted in favour of a new relationship and funding agreement with Wellington City Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency to take the next phase of the $6.4 billion Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme ... More >>
Wellington e-scooter survey starts today
Monday, 9 December 2019, 4:28 pm | Wellington City Council
An online survey is available from today to help gauge how Wellingtonians feel about the public share e-scooter schemes that have been operating in the city since June 2019. More >>
Environment is the big winner in latest Council funding
Monday, 9 December 2019, 9:42 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Grants Subcommittee has allocated funds to recipients reflecting the diversity, creativity and vibrancy of the capital – and many projects that don’t cost the earth. More >>
Councils receive plan for bus priority on key corridoors
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 5:51 pm | Wellington City Council
A plan to make buses more reliable and quicker on the busiest routes in Wellington City has been released today. It names eight priority bus corridors for improvements and estimates that, with a programme of long-term investment, bus journey times on ... More >>
Events for everyone to take a shine to this summer
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 9:13 am | Wellington City Council
December is upon us, which means the events calendar is filling up with festivals, fairs, parades, exhibitions, shows, and activities happening all over the capital. More >>
Gisella Carr to head Council arts culture and community unit
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 2:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has today announced the appointment of Gisella Carr – current Chief Executive of World of WearableArt – to head a new business unit for Arts, Culture and Community Services. More >>
Time to make a song and dance about Gardens Magic
Monday, 2 December 2019, 12:08 pm | Wellington City Council
With summer speeding towards us, it’s time to announce the exciting line-up for 2020’s always popular and iconic Gardens Magic concert series – and with 155 performers, there’s definitely something for everyone. More >>
Take 10 brings mobile safe zone to the city
Friday, 22 November 2019, 12:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Following the successful pilot of the safety initiative Take 10 last summer, the late-night safe zone will be back in Wellington’s entertainment district at the end of this month. More >>
Council makes a concrete commitment to the environment
Friday, 22 November 2019, 10:22 am | Wellington City Council
Concrete from earthquake-prone social housing flats currently being demolished by Wellington City Council will be recycled, instead of going to landfill. More >>
Cruise ships, tourism and local spending lifts economy
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 4:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has welcomed figures showing tourism has helped fuel the capital’s economy and boosted the city’s GDP above the national average. More >>
