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Community philanthropist an Absolutely Positively Wellington
Friday, 26 September 2014, 1:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Selfless humanitarian Jacinta Krefft will be recognised next Tuesday by the Wellington City Council when she receives an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award for her dedication to Wellington’s youth. More >>
Artist in Residence exhibits at Toi Pōneke
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 10:29 am | Wellington City Council
Other worldly forms suspended in hand woven nets will occupy Toi Pōneke’s Gallery as Natalie Smith exhibits her first solo show, Shadows out of time . Accompanied by monoprints on paper, the show explores the idea of a dystopian society. More >>
Fresh approach urged for Basin transport
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 9:28 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Mayor Celia Wade-Brown is urging transport officials to take a fresh approach to transport solutions in the Capital. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced that it is appealing the decision of Environmental Protection ... More >>
Hataitai bus tunnel set for seismic strengthening
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 12:50 pm | Wellington City Council
Essential earthquake-strengthening work will start on the Hataitai bus tunnel early November, and is estimated to take up to six months to finish. Wellington City Council is doing this work because structural assessments have shown that while the tunnel ... More >>
Cheap, fun safety courses for motorcyclists
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 11:21 am | Wellington City Council
Motorcycle and scooter riders throughout Wellington are being offered the chance to be better riders through subsidised rider training, a collaborative initiative from local councils and New Zealand Transport Agency. The subsidy reduces the cost ... More >>
Events capital welcomes WOW
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 10:56 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington is getting fired up for WOW this week – and looking forward to welcoming more than 35,000 visitors to the city over the next three weeks. More >>
Wellington Mayor’s response to general election
Sunday, 21 September 2014, 12:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the Capital City is eager to work with Prime Minister John Key's cabinet and local MPs of all parties in the interests of Wellington. She has congratulated the Prime Minister on the election result and looks forward ... More >>
Nominations to open for Pacific Advisory Group by-elections
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 12:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Nominations set to open for Wellington City Council Pacific Advisory Group by-elections Pacific people can make a difference in their community by nominating candidates from Tuvalu, Melanesia, and Micronesia next week to stand for October’s by-elections ... More >>
Town Hall Key mystery unlocked
Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 2:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has hailed the return of the historic Town Hall key, which was reported stolen by police last week. More >>
Feedback sought on Council plans for growth
Tuesday, 16 September 2014, 5:59 pm | Wellington City Council
An extra 50,000 people are expected to be living in Wellington City in 30 years’ time and planning is well under way to make sure the new housing and services they will need are sustainably developed in areas that will benefit the city most. More >>
Wellington Youth Council Launches Video Competition
Monday, 15 September 2014, 3:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Youth Council is launching an exciting new video competition this week aimed at giving young people the opportunity to show the Capital through their eyes. More >>
Capital gears up for big weekend of rugby
Friday, 12 September 2014, 11:56 am | Wellington City Council
With a sell-out crowd of 36,031, Saturday’s Test match between the All Blacks and South Africa at Westpac Stadium promises to make this weekend a big one for Wellington. More >>
Going for Growth in Wellington
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 3:49 pm | Wellington City Council
The Wellington City Council today discussed a ten year strategy for growth in the Capital that would see key economic projects delivered while maintaining existing high standards in infrastructure and services for communities. More >>
Volunteers helping to prevent crime in Wellington
Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s community patrol groups and CCTV volunteers were recognised in a Mayoral function on Monday night. More >>
Coolangatta connection great news for Capital
Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Today’s (Tuesday 9 September) announcement of regular Jetstar flights between Wellington and Australia’s Gold Coast has been welcomed with great enthusiasm by Wellington City Council. More >>
Capital eyes upgrades to a range of public assets
Monday, 8 September 2014, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Reprioritising $15.3 million capital investment in publicly-owned Wellington City Council projects, ranging from street upgrades to proposals to upgrade the Zoo, the Cable Car, the Basin Reserve and the Museum of City and Sea, are to be discussed ... More >>
1,260 Wellington women who fought to vote
Monday, 8 September 2014, 4:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Justine Fletcher’s jewellery installation 1260 – Sign for Change at Toi Pōneke Gallery (25 September – 18 October) will pay tribute to 23,991 signatories of the landmark Third Suffrage Petition of 1893. Chandeliers hanging from the gallery ceiling ... More >>
Wellington’s local safety heroes recognised
Friday, 5 September 2014, 5:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Quick-thinking teenagers, brave first-aiders, resolute pedestrian advocates and a very special 6-year-old were some of the remarkable Wellingtonians honoured last night for keeping their fellow Capital residents safe. More >>
Council takes first steps towards tech precinct
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Council takes first steps towards tech precinct Wellington City Council today announced the first steps towards establishing a central city tech precinct – with an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be released later this month. Council is looking to kick-start ... More >>
Updated cycle lane plans reflect feedback
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 11:20 am | Wellington City Council
Two extra pedestrian crossings and a new set of traffic lights are among the changes now proposed as part of the plan to install safer cycle lanes along The Parade in Island Bay. More >>
