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Census shows big rise in Wellingtonians cycling and walking

Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 10:10 am | Wellington City Council

Census data just released shows what is increasingly obvious on Wellington City streets – an ever-growing number of Wellingtonians are walking or cycling to work. More >>

The best things in life come wrapped in cellophane

Friday, 28 February 2014, 2:48 pm | Wellington City Council

Jade Townsend explores the interplay between human values and the material world in her latest exhibition, The Best Things in Life Come Wrapped in Cellophane . More >>

Recruitment of new wardens: Council comment

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 9:02 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Councillors were updated this afternoon on the implementation of their decision to bring parking services in-house. Wellington Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown, says it’s good to see progress on implementing Council’s decision to bring parking ... More >>

WOW bolsters Wellington economy

Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 10:24 am | Wellington City Council

An independent Market and Economic Assessment, jointly commissioned by Wellington City Council and WOW, shows $22.6m poured into the local economy during the two-week 2013 WOW season – an increase of more than $7.5m on 2009. More >>

Cuba Street festival unleashed

Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 9:05 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council and the City’s creative community are combining in a project designed to unleash the talent and attitude that defines Wellington as the Creative Capital. More >>

Chinese New Year organisers to be recognised

Monday, 24 February 2014, 3:13 pm | Wellington City Council

The Asian Events Trust team of Linda Lim, Stephanie Timms and Rita Tom, who have organised the Chinese New Year celebrations in the Capital since its inception, will be recognised as Absolutely Positive Wellingtonians this week. More >>

Brendon McCullum awarded keys to the Capital

Friday, 21 February 2014, 5:17 pm | Wellington City Council

Brendon McCullum’s record-breaking innings captivated a nation and will be recognised by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown with the awarding of the ‘Keys to the City’ of Wellington. More >>

Seeking Smart Energy Projects

Thursday, 20 February 2014, 4:06 pm | Wellington City Council

Applications are now open for Wellington City Council's Smart Energy Challenge. The Council is looking to develop and fund a variety of community-driven projects that aim to reduce energy use or increase the generation of clean energy in Wellington. More >>

Elegant new Cable Car terminus opens

Thursday, 20 February 2014, 3:41 pm | Wellington City Council

More than 1 million passengers a year are expected to pass through – and enjoy - the new terminus at the top of Wellington’s famous and iconic Cable Car. The $1.9 million building will be officially opened on 27 February at 3pm. More >>

Wellington Children’s Garden campaign launches

Thursday, 13 February 2014, 9:55 am | Wellington City Council

A project to build a Children’s Garden in Wellington will be launched by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Cr Helene Ritchie at the Botanic Garden tomorrow (Thursday). More >>

Wellington Children’s Garden campaign launches

Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 5:33 pm | Wellington City Council

A project to build a Children’s Garden in Wellington will be launched by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Cr Helene Ritchie at the Botanic Garden tomorrow (Thursday). More >>

Countdown begins to Cricket World Cup

Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council

This Friday 14 February, tickets go on sale for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. “We are delighted to be a Host City for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015,” says Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, who will launch Wellington’s countdown to the tournament ... More >>

Council plan to drive the city forward

Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 11:23 am | Wellington City Council

Council plan to drive the city forward Changes to encourage the development of better quality buildings, earthquake-strengthening assistance and more money for cycling improvements are among the proposals Wellingtonians can comment on over the next ... More >>

Karori water outage – second time in 24 hours

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 4:22 pm | Wellington City Council

A section of water main in Karori that burst yesterday has burst again this afternoon – and Wellington City Council is apologising to residents in the area for the inconvenience caused. More >>

Wellington Economy Moving Forward

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 1:36 pm | Wellington City Council

Research released today conducted by Infometrics and commissioned by Wellington City Council shows an increase in productivity, taking Wellington City to 29.2 % higher than the national level and paints a generally positive picture of the Capital City ... More >>

Two extra members for Licensing Committee

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 12:58 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has appointed two additional members to its District Licensing Committees (DLCs). Murray Clearwater has been appointed as a Commissioner and Luke Tuffs has been appointed as a List Member. More >>

Te Rā o Waitangi / Waitangi Day Celebrations

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council

Celebrate Waitangi Day on the waterfront with a day of music, film, dance, craft and great kai. More >>

Wellington Sevens & Road Closures

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 9:46 am | Wellington City Council

Sevens Wellington is this weekend, and with Rugby Sevens now an official Olympic sport the tournament has taken on a whole new significance. More >>

Water out in some parts of Karori

Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council

A burst water main has affected supply in the Wellington suburb of Karori. The affected streets are: Croydon Street, Donald Cres and Donald Street, Allington Road. Pine Tce, Grenfell Drive, Tiro Street, Wendouree Way, Duthie Street, Messines Road, Versailles ... More >>

CBD speed limit consultation starts tomorrow

Monday, 3 February 2014, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council

Public consultation on a proposed safer speed limit of 30km/h for most of Wellington’s central city will start tomorrow (Tuesday 4 February). Councillor Andy Foster, Chair of Wellington City Council’s Transport and Urban Development Committee, says the ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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