Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 132]
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 >>
Library sale on again – bargains galore!
Friday, 3 May 2013, 2:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and journals will be on sale at bargain prices when the sale starts at the Central Library next Tuesday 7 May. The sale helps Wellington’s libraries clear space for newer books and other items – so there ... More >>
Burst water main on Aotea Quay
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 2:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Motorists using Aotea Quay to leave Wellington this afternoon and evening can expect delays due to a burst water main. One of the quay’s northbound lanes is closed between the Westpac Stadium corner and the ferry terminal turnoff intersection. More >>
Artist creates city of memories at Toi Pōneke
Monday, 29 April 2013, 2:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Seven years after featuring in Toi Pōneke’s first ever exhibition, Karina Rossiter returns to the gallery this May with a range of dazzling large-scale pastel and pencil drawings in a display called “. . .and all of this I do in the huge court of my ... More >>
