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Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 11]

Mayoral Statement On Crown Observer

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 2:01 pm | Wellington City Council

“We must use this as an opportunity to put past disagreements behind us and build a coherent plan that delivers for the people of Wellington." More >>

Mayoral Statement: Update On The Wellington City Council LTP Process

Monday, 21 October 2024, 6:37 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau says it will be a fast-moving process as the council looks to have the key elements of a draft LTP amendment ready by the end of the year. More >>

Embassy Theatre Set To Steal The Show For Centenary Celebrations

Friday, 18 October 2024, 1:22 pm | Wellington City Council

Embassy Theatre with trams in foreground 1936 (Photo/Supplied) The grand old dame of Courtenay Place will be in the limelight next week as we make a scene to celebrate her centenary with lights, cameras and lots of action. Turning 100 on Thursday 31 ... More >>

Wellington Mayor's Statement On The Long-term Plan Amendment

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 5:36 pm | Wellington City Council

I do not intend to cut projects that are critical for our city’s growth and sustainability. For me, that means protecting our social housing, and continuing funding for water and key climate initiatives. More >>

Food For Thought This World Food Day

Monday, 14 October 2024, 1:48 pm | Wellington City Council

Around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world, and in Aotearoa the numbers are growing with on-going challenges from job losses, economic downturns, housing concerns, and the after-effects of the pandemic. More >>

Statement From Crs Nureddin Abdurahman, Ben McNulty And Teri O’Neill

Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:40 pm | Wellington City Council

Cr O’Neill says: “Today's vote is a win for public ownership in Wellington. The airport is a vital public asset that delivers strong economic returns. We know the lesson of privatisation is that once the asset is sold it is gone forever and the ... More >>

Wellington City Council Votes To Start Process To Amend Long-Term Plan To Stop Sale Of Airport Shares

Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:24 pm | Wellington City Council

The Council owns a 34 percent shareholding in the airport. The Long-term Plan, which was adopted by the Council in June and came into force on 1 July, included selling the shares to fund the establishment of a new perpetual investment fund to help address ... More >>

Mayoral Statement On The Notice Of Motion Result

Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:02 pm | Wellington City Council

As a progressive Mayor I have always sought to deal with the difficulty our city faces in a way that allows us to invest in a thriving, affordable city, while building long-term resilience to climate shocks and natural disaster. That is what this proposal ... More >>

Water Whirler Returns To Waterfront

Friday, 4 October 2024, 12:12 pm | Wellington City Council

Len Lye’s Water Whirler is an iconic public artwork that has delighted Wellingtonians since 2006 with its mesmerising displays of dancing water patterns day and night. More >>

Let’s Crow About Soaring Bird Numbers In The Capital

Friday, 27 September 2024, 6:50 pm | Wellington City Council

These results suggest that the presence of large ‘source’ populations of native forest birds in Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, together with increasing predator control being carried out in Pōneke, is driving spectacular recoveries. More >>

Parking Infringement Fees To Increase Following Government Announcement

Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 12:06 pm | Wellington City Council

The largest increase is for anyone illegally parking in a mobility car park. To help keep these parks free for people with a disability, the infringement fee will increase from $150 to $750. More >>

Wellington City Council Appoints New Chief Infrastructure Officer

Monday, 23 September 2024, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council

Ms Chetwynd will be responsible for the Council’s property and asset management, transport, water and waste, emergency management, project management office and major infrastructure projects including a new Waste Minimisation Plant, the Golden Mile ... More >>

Council Prepares To Take The Field At Alex Moore Park

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:29 pm | Wellington City Council

Work includes upgrading the artificial turf which has reached the end of its playable life after being first laid in 2014, and also replacing some shock pads where needed. More >>

Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week Celebrates International Day Of Older Persons

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:49 am | Wellington City Council

The theme for this year is Tō Tātou Wāhi - Our Place, and Wellington City Council has collaborated with community centres, libraries, community gardens and Age Concern to bring a programme of mostly free events and activities to Pōneke for the week. More >>

Wellington City Council Credit Rating Reflects Tough Economic Times For The Sector

Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:55 am | Wellington City Council

Mayor Tory Whanau says the rating downgrade was expected – and reflects the huge pressures facing councils and ratepayers around the country. More >>

Wellington City Council Votes To Keep Te Whanganui-A-Tara Māori Ward

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:16 pm | Wellington City Council

“By creating avenues for Māori representation in decision-making ensures we uphold tangata whenua perspectives, we create a true partnership with mana whenua, and that we honour Te Tiriti. This not only creates better outcomes for Māori, but for everyone ... More >>

Consultation On Te Ngākau Precinct Plan Set To Begin

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:06 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Whanau says the plan recognises the full implementation of the vision for the precinct, but the final designs will take time and be subject to future Council decisions and community consultation. More >>

Capital Celebrates Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori With Free Māori Language Festival

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:01 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council welcomes Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori o Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the Māori Language Festival of Wellington, as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrations in the city. More >>

Beam’s E-scooter Licence Suspended By Wellington City Council

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:37 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s Chief Planning Officer, Liam Hodgetts, says staff were continuing to work through information from Beam, reporting platform Ride Report, and the whistleblower. More >>

Waterfront Underground Car Park To Reopen

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:36 am | Wellington City Council

Getting the 97-space car park operational again is likely to take around four months, and cost around $30,000. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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