Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 124]
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 >>
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 >>
