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Education tops agenda in China for Wgtn business delegation
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 2:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and a 30-strong Wellington business delegation have arrived in Beijing – where the strong contingent from Wellington’s education sector will be able to meet Chinese leaders and form and strengthen contacts. More >>
Mayor signs agreement with tech giant NEC
Monday, 26 May 2014, 9:52 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor signs agreement with tech giant NEC, checks out runway construction methods Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has signed an agreement with Japanese giant NEC that aims to bring cutting-edge technology to the Capital City. In Tokyo on Friday ... More >>
Wellington Open Day – traffic delays possible
Friday, 23 May 2014, 5:36 pm | Wellington City Council
The Capital opens its doors once again to locals this Sunday 25 May for Wellington Open Day, 10am–5pm – and Wellingtonians are advised there may be traffic delays around at least two of the major attractions – the Zoo and Zealandia. More >>
Kaokao highlights histories with 200m of reflective tape
Friday, 23 May 2014, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
Kaokao is a large-scale installation that has been made by the many hands of Mata Aho Collective. Exhibiting at Toi Pōneke from 6-28 June, Kaokao uses industrial materials to reflect and highlight the whakataukī: He wāhine, he whenua, ka ngaro ... More >>
Wellington water amalgamation proposal backed
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 12:18 pm | Wellington City Council
A proposed major amalgamation of the Wellington region’s water, stormwater and wastewater operations is a step closer. Unanimous endorsement of the proposal for Greater Wellington Regional to join Capacity Infrastructure Services (the water company ... More >>
Capital’s economic data and building consent numbers good
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 10:09 am | Wellington City Council
Quarterly regional economic data released today by ANZ shows that the Wellington economy has recorded its seventh consecutive rise in economic activity, the longest consecutive span recorded since 2003. More >>
Kerbside cycle lanes for Island Bay likely
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 9:43 am | Wellington City Council
Island Bay looks likely to get the city’s first high-quality on-road cycle lanes. Wellington City Council’s Transport and Urban Development Committee today agreed kerbside lanes, which bypass bus stops, were the preferred option for The Parade. More >>
Council Supports 28 Community and School Pool Projects
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 11:10 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington City Council Community, Sport and Recreation Committee has granted $846,000 to support social, recreation and pool projects in Wellington through the Social and Recreation Fund and the School Pools Partnerships Fund. 24 projects were ... More >>
Convention centre plan for Capital City unveiled
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 10:27 am | Wellington City Council
Convention centre plan for Capital City unveiled A purpose-built convention centre and attached five-star hotel in the central city is looking likely for Wellington, following a briefing by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown to Wellington City Councillors yesterday ... More >>
Rare glimpse behind-the-scenes of Wellington’s creative hub
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Toi Pōneke Art Centre opens its doors for the public to go behind-the-scenes and discover the backbone of the local arts community for Wellington Open Day, Sunday 25 May, 11am–4pm. For a gold coin donation, people will be able to meet the artists, ... More >>
Capital’s businesses set sights on Asia
Monday, 19 May 2014, 1:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Growing Wellington’s education market is a key focus for the Capital, which aims to boost its share of the lucrative international market with a Mayoral-led mission to China and Japan. More >>
Ten Wellington schools sign up for solar power
Friday, 16 May 2014, 1:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Ten Wellington schools sign up for solar power The first 10 schools in Wellington selected for Genesis Energy’s Schoolgen programme have been announced this week, in a joint venture between Wellington City Council and the energy company. A 4kW ... More >>
First council backs proposed regional economic agency
Friday, 16 May 2014, 10:17 am | Wellington City Council
A proposed new region-wide Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (WREDA) has received a significant boost with unanimous backing from Wednesday night’s meeting of the Upper Hutt City Council. Upper Hutt City is the first of the region’s ... More >>
Capital’s Council calls for fairer deal on fares
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 5:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will continue to push for cheaper bus fares, faster development of a smart integrated ticketing system and the best possible low emission buses. More >>
Calling for Wellington’s safety heroes
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 10:43 am | Wellington City Council
Nominations are being called for the tenth annual Safety in the City Awards, which recognises people who have shown amazing bravery in a particular situation, or who have worked tirelessly to keep Wellington and Wellingtonians safe. More >>
Trial road closure in Island Bay proposed
Friday, 9 May 2014, 12:56 pm | Wellington City Council
A 200-metre stretch of The Esplanade on Island Bay’s foreshore could be closed to traffic from June till the end of September in a trial that could, if successful, lead to the permanent closure of the road and the ‘linking’ of Shorland Park ... More >>
Council funds 24 Arts projects
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 11:47 am | Wellington City Council
Last week the Wellington City Council Economic Growth and Arts Committee granted more than $100,000 to support arts projects in Wellington through the Arts and Culture Fund. Funding was allocated to 24 different arts projects, ranging from innovative ... More >>
Early Annual Plan for Capital - now time for action
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has today unanimously confirmed the city’s budget and plans for the 2014/15 financial year – including an average rates increase of 2.49 percent after forecast growth. More >>
Push for Capital’s Midland Park to go smokefree
Saturday, 3 May 2014, 12:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Push for Capital’s Midland Park to go smokefree One of the Capital’s most popular inner-city parks, and a haven for many workers on their lunch breaks, could soon be free of tobacco smoke. Wellington City Council is proposing that Midland Park ... More >>
FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy hits Wellington
Friday, 2 May 2014, 3:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Polished to perfection, the FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy is about to set off on a tour around New Zealand, host country of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015. More >>
