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Council survey asks central city residents what they want

Thursday, 10 September 2015, 3:53 pm | Wellington City Council

By 2043, the number of people living in central Wellington is expected to increase by 84 percent. To help plan for this growth, Wellington City Council is inviting central city residents to complete a survey. More >>

Council takes thoughtful approach to future housing needs

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 4:52 pm | Wellington City Council

Khandallah, Newlands and Island Bay are the next communities scheduled to discuss greater housing choice and supply following today’s Transport and Urban Development decision. More >>

Wellington artist captures bustling Beijing

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 4:51 pm | Wellington City Council

Visitors to Toi Pōneke Gallery will be transported to the chaotic atmosphere of China’s capital this October with the exhibition Breathing in Beijing . The painting and video installation was created by artist Bevan Shaw following his ... More >>

Island Bay Parade upgrade to start soon

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 4:48 pm | Wellington City Council

Island Bay will soon have new kerbside cycle lanes between Shorland and Wakefield parks, and four new pedestrian crossings to make The Parade safer and easier to get across. More >>

Community to have a say on safer speed limits

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 1:38 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is asking people what they think about the proposed introduction of safer speed limits in six areas. More >>

Wellington secures kiwi product deal in China

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 11:49 am | Wellington City Council

An agreement earlier this year by a Wellington delegation to China led by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has borne fruit with the launch of the Seashine Supermarket group’s first ‘New Zealand corner’. More >>

Residents to have their say on camping in Happy Valley

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 10:52 am | Wellington City Council

The Council is inviting the public to have their say on camping in Happy Valley Park. Consultation opens on Monday and runs until Monday 12 October. More >>

Wellington to host Chinese Mayors in 2017

Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 9:34 am | Wellington City Council

Millions of eyes will be on Wellington City when the Capital hosts the next New Zealand-China Mayoral Forum, set for 2017. More >>

Motorists advised to avoid Johnsonville Road in Wellington

Monday, 7 September 2015, 4:36 pm | Wellington City Council

Motorists advised to avoid Johnsonville Road in Wellington this evening - the traffic lights at the Broderick Road intersection are 'flashing amber' More >>

Increase in refugee intake welcome news

Monday, 7 September 2015, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council

The Prime Minister’s announcement today is welcome news to those who supported increasing the country’s refugee intake, including Mayors around New Zealand. More >>

Karori Road wall project has multiple benefits

Friday, 4 September 2015, 4:29 pm | Wellington City Council

Work starting on Karori Road next week will make a tricky intersection safer, reinforce a steep bank, and create space for future transport improvements. Wellington City Council has engaged contractors Retaining and Civil Construction Ltd to build a strong ... More >>

No Basin appeal is right decision, says Mayor

Friday, 4 September 2015, 3:44 pm | Wellington City Council

The decision by the New Zealand Transport Agency not to appeal the Basin Flyover High Court decision has been welcomed by Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown as an opportunity to explore better transport options at the Basin. More >>

Investment focus for Mayoral delegation to China

Friday, 4 September 2015, 2:29 pm | Wellington City Council

Promoting New Zealand and opening the door for New Zealand and Wellington-based businesses will be on the agenda for Mayor Celia Wade-Brown when she attends the inaugural New Zealand-China Mayoral Forum in the Capital sister city of Xiamen next week. More >>

New Zealand Mayors to seek increase in refugee quota

Friday, 4 September 2015, 12:00 pm | Wellington City Council

New Zealand Mayors will be asking Prime Minister John Key to double the quota for refugees. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says many key Mayors have supported a request asking Government to double the refugee quota from 750 to 1500 over the next ... More >>

Good news for Wellington’s economy

Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 4:10 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s economy is flourishing – with figures for the middle of the year showing strong performance across a range of sectors including retail, house sales and accommodation. More >>

Innovative approach to using the District Plan

Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has released the new Wellington City ePlan, a simpler approach to using the city’s District Plan. More >>

New Nelson air link welcome, says Wellington Mayor

Monday, 31 August 2015, 2:29 pm | Wellington City Council

A cheaper air service to Nelson announced today by Jetstar will boost business and leisure travel between the two cities, says Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. The Nelson – Wellington link was among a cluster of four new regional Jetstar routes ... More >>

Newtown library open for business

Friday, 28 August 2015, 1:40 pm | Wellington City Council

Newtown library opens its doors on Monday 31 August after 3 months of renovations. More >>

Wellington’s ‘year of action’ in 2014-15

Thursday, 27 August 2015, 9:11 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s ‘year of action’ in 2014-15 The Capital has made great progress with strong financial results reported in the Wellington City Council 2014 -15 Annual Report approved by the full council today. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says ... More >>

Letting Space win Supreme Wellington Airport Community Award

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 11:09 am | Wellington City Council

Letting Space wins Supreme Wellington Airport Community Award Letting Space, a Wellington group giving a helping hand to start-up organisations in Wellington, has won the Supreme Award at the Wellington Airport Community Awards (25 August). Wellington ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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