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Kingston landslip: work to minimise rainfall impact

Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 2:31 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council staff and contractors are working around the Kingston landslide to put in temporary measures to minimise the effects of heavy rain expected with a southerly change later today. More >>

Kingston landslip: agencies work to help homeless residents

Sunday, 2 June 2013, 5:00 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 2 June 2013 Kingston landslip: agencies work to help homeless residents Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says City Council building inspectors and welfare staff are working as quickly as possible with other agencies to help about 35 residents ... More >>

Warning to rugby fans - please park properly

Friday, 31 May 2013, 3:47 pm | Wellington City Council

31 May 2013 Warning to rugby fans - please park properly on Tawa's big day tomorrow Thousands of rugby fans are expected to descend on Lyndhurst Park tomorrow for probably the biggest Wellington club rugby match of the season - when Tawa bids to make history ... More >>

Aspiring designers to tackle stormwater issues

Friday, 31 May 2013, 2:24 pm | Wellington City Council

31 May 2013 Aspiring designers to tackle stormwater issues Future design experts will have a chance to help solve problems facing the Capital’s environment this long weekend at a special three-day Design Thinking Workshop organised by Wellington ... More >>

Waka welcome for Matariki

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:18 am | Wellington City Council

This year’s opening ceremony to mark the advent of Matariki will be a special one for Wellington City. More >>

Council honours three Absolutely Positive Wellingtonians

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 4:49 pm | Wellington City Council

Three social entrepreneurs who embraced the opportunities of virtual connectivity to create real-life connections will be honoured by the Wellington City Council. More >>

Wellington City Council kick-starts airport extension

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 3:17 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today that a runway extension is crucial to attracting long-haul international flights to the Capital City and will grow the economy of the lower North Island. More >>

Council kick-starts airport extension

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 3:15 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today that a runway extension is crucial to attracting long-haul international flights to the Capital City and will grow the economy of the lower North Island. More >>

Mayor Hosting Wellington’s Talented Athletes

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:15 am | Wellington City Council

Her Worship Celia Wade-Brown the Mayor of Wellington will present certificates to young athletes involved in the Wellington City Council Talent Development Programme on Tuesday 4 June. More >>

Keith Spry Pool Upgrade to Start On 13 June

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:02 am | Wellington City Council

Work on the $6 million upgrade of the Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville will start on 13 June following the signing of a contract with Hawkins Construction. More >>

Smart growth endorsed for Smart Capital

Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:33 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s planning must respond to changing demographics and community expectations, was the message delivered today by visiting transport expert Todd Litman. More >>

Wellington Residents Support Big Single-tier Council with Mayor and 29 Councillors

Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s residents are interested in discussing change to local government, a new survey has found. More >>

Wellington City energises Smart climate action

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 6:53 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City energises Smart climate action The Wellington City Council has today strengthened its response to climate change through the development of a more comprehensive and integrated Climate Change Action Plan. At today’s Strategy and Policy Committee, ... More >>

Plan to Ban Taxis from CBD Parking Spaces

Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 2:23 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Councillors have unanimously voted in favour of a plan to stop taxis waiting in ‘pay and display’ parking spaces on five of the central city’s busiest streets – in order to free up more parking space for the public. More >>

CEO comments on Council restructuring

Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 11:25 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s Chief Executive, Kevin Lavery, has updated Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillors relating to the change process that has been under way at the Council. More >>

Capital support for housing affordability action

Friday, 10 May 2013, 6:13 pm | Wellington City Council

Capital support for housing affordability action Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed aspects of the proposed Auckland Housing Accord, announced today by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown, saying the emphasis ... More >>

Last few days to have your say on Annual Plan

Thursday, 9 May 2013, 11:15 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians have a few more days to have their say on the 2013/14 Draft Annual Plan – consultation closes at 5pm next Thursday, 16 May. More >>

Aborists Practise Tree-top Rescues

Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 4:16 pm | Wellington City Council

Around 30 arborists will be practising tree-top rescues in Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park on Friday (10 May) alongside Fire Service officers. More >>

Major surface flooding around Wellington City

Monday, 6 May 2013, 10:13 am | Wellington City Council

Major surface flooding around Wellington City Wellington City Council is advising motorists to use extreme caution because of surface flooding around the CBD and surrounding suburbs. Calls have been coming in thick and fast. Since 9am the Council’s call ... More >>

Remuneration Authority decision - clarification and details

Monday, 6 May 2013, 9:21 am | Wellington City Council

Remuneration Authority decision - clarification and details Contrary to the impression that may have been given by yesterday's front-page story in the Dominion Post, Wellington City Councillors are not set to receive a 9% salary increase after the 2013 elections. ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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