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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 >>
Storm update – check your neighbours- WCC- 10:45am
Friday, 21 June 2013, 10:53 am | Wellington City Council
Power is still out in many Wellington suburbs and it could be some time before it is restored. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown is asking residents to check on family members or neighbours if they are in parts of the city where power is still off. More >>
Wellington Storm update #3 – 11pm
Friday, 21 June 2013, 9:01 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) has opened its Thorndon headquarters this evening as the southerly storm continues to batter the region. More >>
Storm update – 6.15am – advice for commuters
Friday, 21 June 2013, 8:09 am | Wellington City Council
Commuters in the Wellington region should expect significant delays this morning as roads remain marginal after the heavy southerly storm that lashed the Wellington area overnight. More >>
Wellington City seeks public voice on alcohol harm reduction
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 5:35 pm | Wellington City Council
The Wellington City Council has today agreed the shape of its draft Local Alcohol Policy and draft Alcohol Management Strategy for public consultation. More >>
Mayor calls for rapid progress on better public transport
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 6:19 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has called for action on implementing the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) through the transport spine from Wellington Railway Station to Wellington Hospital. More >>
Water Out In Ngaio, Khandallah
Monday, 17 June 2013, 4:47 pm | Wellington City Council
A burst watermain on Waikowhai Street in Ngaio has meant water will be out in the Wellington suburbs of Crofton Downs, Ngaio and Khandallah for about five hours this evening. Contractors are on the scene and are working to repair the main and restore ... More >>
Council to build new workplace culture for staff
Monday, 17 June 2013, 3:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has started the process of building a new workplace culture following a survey that found a majority of staff believe the culture falls short of what they want and expect. More >>
Resignation and new role for Peter Garty
Saturday, 15 June 2013, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter Garty, today announced his resignation to pursue further business opportunities. More >>
Churton Park to celebrate new community hub
Friday, 14 June 2013, 1:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Churton Park residents will have cause to celebrate next Saturday 22 June when their new community centre is officially opened. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, who will cut a giant community cake at 12.30pm to mark the event, says the opening marks another ... More >>
Living Wage endorsed for Capital
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 4:02 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington has taken a major step toward becoming New Zealand’s first truly Living Wage city, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today. More >>
