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A December to remember and a happy new year

Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council

Capital Christmas is fast approaching and plans are afoot at the Council to make sure this year’s celebration is fantastic. The flags will be flying, the lights will be lit, and the giant Christmas trees in Midland Park and Courtenay Place will ... More >>

Wellington hosts significant business conference

Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:51 am | Wellington City Council

New Zealand's longest standing business grouping with Asia – the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) – will hold its 43rd Annual Joint Conference in Wellington in November 2016. This will be the first time Wellington hosts the event. More >>

Moment of remembrance following Paris attacks

Monday, 16 November 2015, 5:33 pm | Wellington City Council

In homage to the victims of the Paris attacks and in support of all those who have been touched by these horrific acts, a moment of reflection and remembrance will be held on Tuesday 17 November, at Civic Square from 5.00pm, in the presence of the ... More >>

Mayoral message of ‘care and concern’ to the people of Paris

Sunday, 15 November 2015, 1:30 pm | Wellington City Council

The Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown has extended condolences from the capital city to the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attack. More >>

Island Bay seawall upgrade gets under way

Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council

13 November 2015 Island Bay seawall upgrade gets under way Work to repair, upgrade and strengthen Island Bay’s seawall will begin next week. Contractors Fulton Hogan will have workers on site setting up from next Wednesday 18 November. They plan to ... More >>

Have your say on the “wild side” of Karori Park

Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council

This week, a draft development plan has opened for consultation that will guide the future management and development of the “wild side” of Karori park over the next 10 years. More >>

Council and BizDojo open tech hub

Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council

Tonight Wellington City Council and BizDojo launch Wellington’s new tech hub and Collider programme - a key component of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy. The tech hub will be a place for Wellington's innovative businesses to call home, ... More >>

Council invites residents to have their say

Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 9:37 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is inviting local residents and business owners from Karori and Tawa to give feedback on proposed changes to the District Plan as part of Council’s long-term strategy to accommodate expected population growth and demographic change ... More >>

Major water main bursts Miramar, Brooklyn and Mornington

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 5:54 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council and Wellington Water contractors are either at the sites or will shortly be there – but unfortunately it is likely a large number of homes in the three suburbs will be without water for several hours this evening. More >>

Council funding gets kids riding bikes

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council

10 November 2015 Council funding gets kids riding bikes A further 650 Wellington primary school students will soon be honing their cycling skills on purpose built bike tracks thanks to Wellington City Council’s latest Bikes in Schools initiative. ... More >>

Public to have say on Civic precinct proposals

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:57 am | Wellington City Council

Public to have say on Civic precinct proposals Wellingtonians will be invited to have their say early in the New Year on proposed design plans to revitalise the Civic Square precinct and strengthen the Town Hall. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says ... More >>

Community involved in Long-term Plan through new website

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:32 am | Wellington City Council

Keeping engaged with progress on Wellington City Council’s Long-term Plan, projects and investment for the next decade and beyond is about to become easier. More >>

Cheaper weekend bus fares for Christmas!

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:18 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians can look forward to cheaper weekend bus fares for four weeks from 28 November. The yellow Go Wellington buses will change to a $1 fare for one zone of travel and a $2 adult fare and $1.50 child fare for two or three zones of travel ... More >>

Sky Show celebrates 21st with 2.5 tonnes of fireworks

Sunday, 8 November 2015, 11:06 am | Wellington City Council

Large crowds are gathering for Wellington’s Sky Show fireworks display – the largest annual display in New Zealand - which is scheduled to light up the night at 9 o’clock tonight. World-renowned artistic pyrotechnic designer Robert McDermott, ... More >>

Twenty years of pest control brings back birds

Friday, 6 November 2015, 4:27 pm | Wellington City Council

This year Wellington celebrates the results of two decades of pest control in Council reserves. Possum control started at Otari-Wilton’s Bush in 1995 and has expanded to include 4500 hectares of land thanks to staff from Wellington City Council, Greater ... More >>

Commonwealth Walkway an asset for the Capital

Thursday, 5 November 2015, 8:53 am | Wellington City Council

Commonwealth Walkway an asset for the Capital The final route for Wellington’s Commonwealth Walkway was announced today, following a ceremonial unveiling of a plaque by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at Pukeahu ... More >>

All Blacks parade: traffic and transport information

Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 3:39 pm | Wellington City Council

All Blacks fans are expected to bring Wellington’s CBD to a standstill this Friday lunchtime when they line the streets to welcome home our victorious world cup team. The advice to those wanting to catch a glimpse of our winners and the trophy is to ... More >>

Victory parade through Capital on Friday

Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 7:08 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians will get their chance to salute our All Black heroes in a World Cup victory parade through the central city at Friday lunchtime. More >>

Have your say on the future of the Central Library

Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 9:08 am | Wellington City Council

This year marks 175 years of public libraries in Wellington. In 2016, the Central Library building will be 25 years old and it’s time to consider refreshing the library building. More >>

Heritage designs for the future inspire students

Monday, 2 November 2015, 12:17 pm | Wellington City Council

Victoria University architecture students have been considering the future of Manners St and Courtenay Place’s heritage buildings, and their designs will be on public display from tomorrow at Reading Courtenay. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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