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Feed them, don’t eat them – local eels at risk
Monday, 18 May 2015, 2:47 pm | Wellington City Council
18 May 2015 Feed them, don’t eat them – local eels at risk Hannah Steel, a local resident, was recently feeding the eels when she noticed that a local favourite had a hook in its snout. “My partner and I often head down to Wilton’s Bush to feed ... More >>
Brighter nights ahead for Cuba Mall
Monday, 18 May 2015, 10:37 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s famous Bucket Fountain will soon look almost as colourful by night as it does by day thanks to a street light upgrade that will make Cuba Mall much lighter and brighter. More >>
Call WCC if you need a place to stay
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 8:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown, says people should ring Wellington City Council if they are stuck in the city tonight and can’t find any other alternative accommodation. More >>
More heavy rain is on its way to Wellington
Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 5:58 pm | Wellington City Council
Rain forecasts show more heavy falls are expected in the Wellington region in the next 24 hours. More >>
Embassy Theatre will remain open during maintenance work
Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 1:24 pm | Wellington City Council
Maintenance work has begun on the historic Embassy Theatre to replace windows and plaster, maintain the canopy, and give the building a heritage-approved exterior paint job. Work is expected to run through to the end of September. All businesses ... More >>
Council response to Wellington flooding events
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 8:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington was today hit by the second severe rainstorm in a fortnight. Rainfall gauges indicate today’s deluge, which caused flooding from Khandallah to Kilbirnie, was a 1-in-30-year event. The 28 April event was even more intense, with a 1-in-80-year ... More >>
Wellington welcomes earthquake building changes
Monday, 11 May 2015, 9:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has welcomed proposed changes to the way earthquake-prone buildings are treated by the Government today. More >>
Community activist recognised in civic awards
Friday, 8 May 2015, 12:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Pauline Swann will have her diverse services to Wellington recognised this Wednesday by Wellington City Council when she is given an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award. Pauline joined Save the Children New Zealand in 1967 and has been a member ... More >>
Consultation has opened on proposed public verandahs bylaw
Friday, 8 May 2015, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council
Public consultation begins today on the proposed bylaw for Structures in Public Places – Verandahs agreed to last month by the Wellington City Council Transport and Urban Development Committee. Feedback can be submitted at wellington.govt.nz/verandahs ... More >>
Arts projects boosted by Council investment
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 12:37 pm | Wellington City Council
30 arts projects totalling $100,239 were supported through the Arts and Culture Fund at Council’s Economic Growth and Arts Committee last week. More >>
Prince Harry Welcomed to the Capital
Monday, 4 May 2015, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Prince Harry will honour the Anzac spirit in Wellington, during his first ever visit to New Zealand. More >>
TechnologyOne to deliver new IT system
Friday, 1 May 2015, 4:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Following a robust and open procurement process, TechnologyOne has been confirmed as the supplier for Wellington City Council’s new core IT system. The Council will introduce TechnologyOne’s OneCouncil software product, which is a ready-made, off-the-shelf ... More >>
Historic Truby King house for lease: great gardens and view
Friday, 1 May 2015, 1:58 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is looking for a potential tenant to lease the historically significant Truby King House, which is located within the quiet surrounds of Truby King Park in Melrose, one of Wellington’s Botanic Gardens. Grab the once-in-a-lifetime ... More >>
Help us help Switched On Bikes
Friday, 1 May 2015, 1:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors are getting behind Switched On Bikes – and encouraging Wellingtonians to help launch its electric bike hire and tour project by donating to its PledgeMe campaign. More >>
Capital’s Council supports framework for safer cycling
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 4:58 pm | Wellington City Council
A draft framework for a safe, complete cycling network for Wellingtonians was given full support by the Wellington City Council at its meeting today. More >>
New mountain bike track opens
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council
This Sunday a new mountain bike track, perfect for families and those building confidence, opens at Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park. More >>
Young Driver Road Safety Campaign
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 3:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is calling for mates of young drivers to step up and do their bit to help keep people safe on local roads. The Council’sLooking Out for the Driver road safety campaign shows how passengers can make good wingmen and wingwomen ... More >>
Pay by Space extending to Blair Street
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 10:34 am | Wellington City Council
Pay by Space extending to Blair Street Wellington City Council is trialling parking sensors and has already changed Allen Street over to Pay by Space. This week Blair Street will also start to operate in this way. The big change for customers is they ... More >>
Heritage buildings get funds boost
Wednesday, 29 April 2015, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council
Seven heritage building owners will receive a total of nearly $175,000 from Wellington City Council’s Built Heritage Incentive Fund. More >>
Cycling framework ready for Council scrutiny
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 9:16 am | Wellington City Council
A framework for a safe, complete cycling network for Wellingtonians is to be considered by the Wellington City Council at its meeting on Thursday 30 April. More >>
