Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 104]
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 >>
Verandahs bylaw for a safer city
Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 10:25 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council adopted a verandahs bylaw, Structures in Public Places – Verandahs, at their last Council meeting. The bylaw provides clear obligations for building owners and gives the Council a single regulatory framework to operate within. ... More >>
Discover future sports stars at unique Wellington event
Monday, 24 August 2015, 1:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council in partnership with Wellington region schools, sporting organisations and the Health Promotion Agency is running a sporting event for Year 5 - 8 students. More >>
Wellington’s traffic and fire bylaws under review
Monday, 24 August 2015, 12:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is reviewing its traffic bylaw and fire prevention bylaw – and the community is invited to have its say. More >>
Celia Wade-Brown comments on Flyover decision
Friday, 21 August 2015, 4:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has responded to the High Court decision to decline the NZTA Board of Inquiry appeal, saying, “I’m glad the ugly flyover won’t happen but clearly some improvements are needed. More >>
Call for local bakers to help animals – Cupcake day for SPCA
Friday, 21 August 2015, 1:39 pm | Wellington City Council
So you think you can bake? Wellington SPCA is calling all cupcake cooks and keen bakers to take part in their annual fundraiser to help the animals. Sweet-toothed locals are joining the fight against animal cruelty this Monday by donning aprons, ... More >>
