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Photographer turns Embassy Theatre inside-out
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 3:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Photographer turns Embassy Theatre inside-out Wellington’s Embassy Theatre is turned inside-out in a new public artwork by James Voller. A photographic montage of the Embassy’s interior has been installed on the outside of the building as ... More >>
Big screen to show the big final in Shed 6 on the waterfront
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 2:44 pm | Wellington City Council
1 July 2015 Big screen to show the big final in Shed 6 on the waterfront Wellingtonians – and our friends from the south - who missed out on tickets to watch the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in this weekend’s Super Rugby final at Westpac Stadium ... More >>
Speedway and trams enter Kilbirnie Streets again
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 2:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Sheyne Tuffery’s latest mural project, at Coutts Street, recalls Kilbirnie’s history in a series of colourful, contemporary images that are playful and informative. The murals will be painted on the façade of two buildings, either side of the service ... More >>
ICC Cricket World Cup boosts Wellington economy
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
ICC Cricket World Cup boosts Wellington economy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has today released an economic impact report that shows the ICC Cricket World Cup has given the Wellington economy a significant boost, with direct spend by out of town ... More >>
Funding boost a game-changer for cycling in Wellington
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 4:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Cycling in Wellington is set to become safer, easier and more enjoyable following today’s announcement that the Government is investing $20 million from the Urban Cycleways Fund into a range of cycling projects across the region. More >>
Wellington Councils work together to energise the region
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 3:55 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Councils work together to energise the region Wellington’s Councils have come together to support arts, cultural and environmental organisations across the region. The Wellington Amenities Fund is a partnership between Wellington City, ... More >>
Giant geometric artwork for Victoria Street
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 12:24 pm | Wellington City Council
Victoria Street is about to get an injection of creativity and colour as Wellington artist David Brown turns the side of the four-storey re.SPACE building into a huge geometric artwork. The 11-metre-high mural will be a prominent feature of re.SPACE, ... More >>
Safe cycling framework for the Capital
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 4:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Work to build a series of new safe cycling routes across the Capital is a significant step closer following today’s meeting of the Wellington City Council. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the Wellington Cycling Framework, which prioritises the ... More >>
Capital approves Long Term Plan for a decade of growth
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 4:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has adopted a bold new 10-year Long Term Plan designed to create future economic prosperity for Wellingtonians. More >>
Safe Island Bay cycling route to proceed
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 3:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Work to build the new safe cycling route along The Parade in Island Bay should start within months following today’s meeting of the Wellington City Council. The Council voted 8-6 to give the go-ahead for the construction of the first $1.5 million section ... More >>
The Big Birthday Party - Capital 150
Monday, 22 June 2015, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council
The Big Birthday Party – light and sound show celebrates 150 years as our capital On 25 and 26 July, Wellington will celebrate 150 years as New Zealand’s capital with Capital 150. To mark this special occasion, Wellington City Council is preparing ... More >>
Everything’s coming up roses
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 3:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s popular Lady Norwood Rose Garden has won the prestigious 2015 World Federation of Rose Societies Garden of Excellence Award. More >>
Kaori’s St John’s Hall site for sale
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 9:13 am | Wellington City Council
Kaori’s St John’s Hall site for sale The Kaori Events Centre is one step closer thanks to the Council’s Governance, Finance and Planning Committee resolving to sell the St John's Hall site on the corner of Campbell Street and Karori Road. Councillor ... More >>
Seven Sisters, Seven Brothers rise for Matariki
Monday, 15 June 2015, 3:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Seven Sisters, Seven Brothers rise for Matariki Join Wellington City Council as we celebrate Matariki with two performances showcasing emerging and renowned Māori and Pacific performers over two nights at the Wellington Opera House. The stellar ... More >>
Seven Sisters, Seven Brothers rise for Matariki
Monday, 15 June 2015, 2:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Join Wellington City Council as we celebrate Matariki with two performances showcasing emerging and renowned Māori and Pacific performers over two nights at the Wellington Opera House. More >>
City Beaches Get Sand Makeover
Monday, 15 June 2015, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council
From tomorrow, Wellington’s popular Freyberg and Oriental Bay beaches will get a much needed sand makeover. More >>
Lower speed limit on Aotea Quay overbridge
Monday, 15 June 2015, 9:39 am | Wellington City Council
Drivers will need to reduce their speed and take extra care on the Aotea Quay overbridge for the next few months while further bridge repairs and slope stabilisation work is carried out. More >>
Burst of colour for Cable Car ride
Friday, 12 June 2015, 2:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Passengers on Wellington’s Cable Car will be treated to dazzling bursts of colour when a permanent light display installed in the top and middle tunnels goes live from next Tuesday (16 June). Developed by interactive lighting designer Angus Muir, ... More >>
Miramar to Masterton was always too far for local democracy
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 3:22 pm | Wellington City Council
The decision of the Local Government Commission to withdraw their recommendations for a single über-council reflects the views of the vast majority of opinions within the community, says Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. The Local Government Commission ... More >>
Celebrations mark first sitting of Parliament in Wellington
Monday, 8 June 2015, 2:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington is inviting all New Zealanders to share in Capital 150, a celebration of Wellington becoming the Capital city to be held next month. More >>
