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WCC Quake 4 - Take care and expect disruption 6.20am 22/7
Monday, 22 July 2013, 8:00 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown strongly warns people to watch out for damage and expect disruption today as the city deals with the aftermath of last night’s quake. More >>
WCC Quake 3 - Commuter rail update and Mayor’s comments
Monday, 22 July 2013, 7:35 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington rail commuters are advised that train services are unlikely to start before mid-morning tomorrow – to allow engineers to check rail infrastructure following this evening’s large quake. More >>
Wellington Workers Advised Not To Go To CBD Till Midday
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 10:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington workers should delay, if possible, travel in to work tomorrow, until at least midday so checks can be done on buildings in the CBD following this evening’s large quake. More >>
Wellington City Council Quake – news release 1 – 8pm
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 9:42 pm | Wellington City Council
The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office has been activated this evening as a result of the strong earthquake that hit central New Zealand just after 5pm. More >>
Alternative Giving campaign off to steady start
Friday, 19 July 2013, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are reaching for their smartphones in response to Wellington City Council’s Alternative Giving campaign, which was launched this month. Instead of giving money directly to people begging on the street, which rarely solves addiction, ... More >>
Local election nominations open today
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council
19 July 2013 Local election nominations open today It’s time for Wellingtonians to make a stand – nominations for candidates in the upcoming City Council elections open today. Electoral Officer Charlie Inggs says if you’ve ever wanted to give ... More >>
Court backs Council’s Johnsonville plan
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 5:07 pm | Wellington City Council
The Environment Court has ruled in favour of Wellington City Council’s plan for a medium-density residential area zoning for Johnsonville. More >>
Red-light camera initiative ‘will save lives’
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 3:12 pm | Wellington City Council
The Traffic Institute of NZ (TRAFINZ) has wholeheartedly welcomed the Government announcement today that paves the way for the introduction of cameras to catch motorists running red lights at intersections. More >>
Partnership Approach Secures Funding for New Pool
Friday, 12 July 2013, 5:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington East Girls’ College pool is another step closer to fruition, with the announcement today that the project has been awarded $145,000 (plus GST) from the Lottery Grants Board. The pool project has now met its funding target of $890,000 ... More >>
Wellingtonians: did you receive your pack?
Friday, 5 July 2013, 10:47 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 5 July 2013 Wellingtonians: did you receive your pack? All Wellingtonians eligible to vote in the upcoming local body elections should have received an enrolment update pack in the mail this week. The distinctive packs – including the familiar ... More >>
Wellington’s hi-value strategy pays dividends
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 1:00 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 4 July 2013 Wellington’s hi-value strategy pays dividends for business optimism Today’s announcement that Wellington’s small businesses are the most optimistic in the country shows the city is creating the conditions for commerce ... More >>
Public to have a say on proposed alcohol changes
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 12:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Starting today (Tuesday 2 July), Wellington City Council is asking the public for their views on proposed alcohol changes in the Capital. More >>
Making the call for Wellington’s safety heroes
Monday, 1 July 2013, 4:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Anyone can be in the right place at the right time to save a life, or make a huge difference in the lives of many people. And now’s the time to hear about them – with a bonus on offer this year for those who make the call. More >>
Artists needed to Paint Up with schools
Monday, 1 July 2013, 10:37 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is on the hunt for a couple of experienced artists to work on two mural projects in the Capital’s southern suburbs, which will involve work with young people from two local primary schools. More >>
Parade to salute road safety volunteers in Wellington
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:36 pm | Wellington City Council
To celebrate the great work done by school patrols to improve road safety around their schools, more than 1450 children – representing over half of Wellington’s primary schools – will march through the city in the annual Orange Day street parade ... More >>
Wellington City delivers Smart Capital, low rates rise
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today approved the 2013/14 Annual Plan, featuring an average rates rise of 2.5 percent. More >>
No power? Use the Council’s hot showers
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington residents who are still without power after last Thursday’s storms are invited to use hot showers at City Council recreation centres and swimming pools (see contacts and opening hours below). More >>
Local sports heroes to visit ASB Sports Centre
Monday, 24 June 2013, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA ADVISORY 24 June 2013 Local sports heroes to visit ASB Sports Centre Children in the Capital will have a chance to meet some of the region’s top sportspeople this Thursday 27 June when players from the Haier Central Pulse netball team, Wellington ... More >>
Wellington Storm update – including food safety advice
Sunday, 23 June 2013, 9:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Regional Public Health is warning people in the region who have been without power since Thursday night’s storm to be careful with food that has been in freezers but may have started defrosting. More >>
Storm update – cleanup starts in earnest
Friday, 21 June 2013, 11:42 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) will keep a watching brief on the continuing response to the severe southerly storm that lashed the area overnight. More >>
