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Better than Auckland, shamed by Christchurch
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 11:01 am | Wellington City Council
With the voting period half finished, it is looking like Wellington voters are sitting on their hands – and that we may be in for another turnout to be ashamed of. More >>
Fireworks date change to suit families
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 10:19 am | Wellington City Council
This year’s Sky Show fireworks display over Wellington Harbour – usually held on 5 November – is to be delayed till Saturday 9 November to give more people the chance to enjoy the spectacle. More >>
Help commemorate Gandhi’s birthday
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 3:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Chair of the Mahatma Gandhi Commemoration Committee, Shree Shreeman Naginbhai Neil Patel, invite Wellingtonians to join them in commemorating the birthday of India’s ‘Father of the Nation’ tomorrow (Wednesday 2 October) ... More >>
Eleven Wellington attractions in line for cash boost
Monday, 30 September 2013, 5:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Eleven attractions that help make the Wellington region a great play to live, work and play are in line for a financial boost, following the latest meeting of the Wellington Regional Amenities Fund (WRAF). More >>
Ceremony planned at new Glenside memorial
Monday, 30 September 2013, 4:56 pm | Wellington City Council
A ceremony in Glenside next week, alongside the city’s newest road, will remember a pioneer woman who died 172 years ago and a time when getting from one place to another was much harder than it is today. More >>
Stinky lily joins the Spring Festival fun
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 12:55 pm | Wellington City Council
Just when Wellington Botanic Garden is doing its best to impress, a Begonia House lily has pushed its evil way into the Spring Festival action. More >>
Going on holiday? Remember to vote!
Monday, 23 September 2013, 5:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Voting in the local elections coincides with the school holidays so parents of school-aged children are urged to vote before heading out of town or take their voting papers with them for posting. More >>
New car share service planned for Newtown
Friday, 20 September 2013, 3:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Newtown residents will soon benefit from a new car sharing service, after years of planning and negotiations between local residents and Wellington City Council. More >>
Council Comment On Downstage Closure
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Councillor Ray Ahipene-Mercer, Wellington City Council’s Arts and Culture Portfolio Holder, says he shares the sadness many Wellingtonians will feel about the announcement that Downstage is to close. More >>
Warm Up Your Voice to Have Your Say
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 10:04 am | Wellington City Council
If you care about Wellington and how it’s run, get ready to have your say in the 2013 local elections. More >>
Disrupt - a sculpture exhibition
Monday, 16 September 2013, 2:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Irrigation pipes, fishing boat floats, salvaged wood, construction plastic, shredded truck tyres and rubber sheeting is just some of the stuff sculpture artist Perry Scott uses in Toi Pōneke’s latest exhibition DISRUPT (19 September to 13 October). More >>
New campaign aimed at reducing car crime launched
Monday, 16 September 2013, 12:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Together with the New Zealand Police, Wellington City Council has developed a campaign to help reduce theft from cars in the Newtown and Mt Cook areas. “We wanted to pilot a proactive solution to car break-ins, something that targets people where ... More >>
Newtown Park Apartments upgrade wins top paint award
Friday, 13 September 2013, 10:14 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council's newly upgraded Newtown Park Apartments – designed by local architects Studio Pacific Architecture – won the top residential award in the 2013 Resene Total Colour Awards in Auckland last week, as well as taking out ... More >>
Smart action plan helps to tackle climate change
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 4:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City’s 2013 Climate Change Action Plan approved today reaffirms the City Council’s lead role in local efforts to address climate change. More >>
WARE recipient to study Beijing punks
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 9:49 am | Wellington City Council
10 September 2013 WARE recipient to study Beijing punks Wellington photographer John Lake has been selected for this year’s Wellington Asia Residency Exchange (WARE). Well known for his Up The Punks exhibitions of Wellington’s punk scene from the ... More >>
Getting the right mix on alcohol
Friday, 6 September 2013, 2:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Next week Wellington City Councillors will strike a balance between the city’s vibrant and dynamic reputation and ensuring community safety. Following extensive community engagement and consultation, the Wellington City Council will debate its ... More >>
Council Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Andy Matthews has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Wellington City Council. More >>
Wellington’s safety heroes up for accolades
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 12:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Sodden cops, a surfer-cum-lifesaver, safety-minded citizens, quick-thinking cousins and a women who has devoted a half century to teaching Wellingtonians to swim are among Capital residents who will be honoured for going above-and-beyond to help keep ... More >>
Support for Wellington’s Alternative Giving campaign
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 2:47 pm | Wellington City Council
The organisations that help the city’s most vulnerable residents have expressed their support for Wellington City Council’s Alternative Giving campaign. The campaign, launched in July, complements outreach work by organisations including DCM and the ... More >>
Expect delays on Taranaki Street 26/8/13
Monday, 26 August 2013, 3:49 pm | Wellington City Council
Motorists are advised to either avoid or expect delays around Taranaki Street between Courtenay Place and Wakefield Street this afternoon and early this evening. More >>
