Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 123]
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 >>
Sevens Wellington to dig deep for Tonga
Monday, 3 February 2014, 9:58 am | Wellington City Council
Fans, supporters and Wellingtonians at this year’s magnificent Sevens Wellington tournament are being urged to help out their Pacific neighbours Tonga to assist with relief efforts for Cyclone Ian. The charity Oxfam, which is heavily involved in relief ... More >>
North Kumutoto consultation starts today
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 6:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking the public’s views from today (Tuesday 21 January) on the proposed Willis Bond & Co concept design for a new building in the north Kumutoto area of Wellington’s waterfront, and on options for nearby public space. More >>
Firebirds a hit at ASB Sports Centre
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Kids taking part in the ASB Sports Centre school holiday programme have been learning from the best – with the whole Wellington Firebirds team dropping in to share their top tips and tricks. Twelve year-old Edward Prestwood-Smith was able to get some ... More >>
Pasifika – a chance to help cyclone response
Friday, 17 January 2014, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Pasifika – a chance to help cyclone response Volunteers from Oxfam will be on hand at tomorrow’s Positively Pasifika festival in Wellington to collect donations to help Tonga recover from the devastation of Cyclone Ian. There’ll be a bucket collection ... More >>
So much to do this Anniversary Weekend
Friday, 17 January 2014, 11:44 am | Wellington City Council
The biggest challenge Wellingtonians will have this weekend is deciding how many great events they can pack into their timetable. More >>
Oruaiti Reserve wins international recognition
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 5:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Oruaiti Reserve, at the Wellington Harbour entrance between Seatoun and Breaker Bay, has won an international Green Flag Award for 2013–2014, joining a select group of parks worldwide recognised for their excellence. More >>
Solar panels help to power Karori Recreation Centre
Monday, 6 January 2014, 3:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Solar panels recently installed on the roof of Karori Recreation Centre in Wellington will help to cut running costs and power the facility using renewable energy sources. More >>
Money to boost Capital links with nature
Friday, 20 December 2013, 4:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Projects to increase bird life in the Town Belt and the amount of food grown locally are being supported by Wellington City Council to improve the city’s quality of life. More >>
Festive warning to Golden Mile pedestrians
Friday, 20 December 2013, 4:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Incidents of hair-raising pedestrian behaviour have soared on Wellington’s Golden Mile in the past couple of weeks – and someone could be killed or maimed by a bus or other vehicle if the casual attitudes of people crossing the road continue. More >>
Jump site to reopen after remedial work
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 9:49 am | Wellington City Council
Warning signs will remain in place at the popular jump platform on Wellington’s Taranaki Street wharf for the summer school holidays while ‘baffles’ are installed under the wharf to deal with water contamination concerns. More >>
