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New mural adds splash of colour to Berhampore
Monday, 25 February 2013, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
A newly completed mural depicting Wellington’s bush and marine life next to Granville Flats in Berhampore will be officially opened by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown this Thursday 28 February at 5.30pm – and media are invited to attend. More >>
200 street drains to get the pollution message
Friday, 22 February 2013, 9:44 am | Wellington City Council
Some 200 street drains in Tawa and Churton Park will, from this weekend, carry messages to remind people that only rain is supposed to go into the stormwater system. Anything else will quickly cause pollution in streams and the sea. More >>
Wanted: information on local lizards
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 21 February 2013 Wanted: information on local lizards Wellington City Council is calling for the city’s eco-sleuths to help out with a survey of the Capital’s lizard population. Information on the whereabouts of the city’s various ... More >>
Hataitai bus tunnel closure this weekend
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 5:17 pm | Wellington City Council
The Hataitai bus tunnel will be out of action this Saturday 23 February, 6am to midnight, to allow engineers to take samples to check the condition of the tunnel and the rock around it. More >>
$11.7 Million Hobbit Boost To Local Economy
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 9:45 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 20 February 2013 $11.7 Million Hobbit Boost To Local Economy An economic impact report estimates the World Premiere of The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey contributed $11,794,995 million to Wellington’s economy during premiere week late ... More >>
Homelessness consultation set for launch
Monday, 18 February 2013, 3:54 pm | Wellington City Council
The biggest and most comprehensive consultation on homelessness in Wellington starts tomorrow, with the launch of Te Mahana: the draft Strategy to End Homelessness in Wellington by 2020. More >>
Wgtn City Council & Victoria University to grow living city
Monday, 18 February 2013, 1:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and Victoria University of Wellington have announced a groundbreaking three-year research collaboration, to explore issues of the city’s resilience, ecology and urban environment. More >>
ASB Sports Centre Opens Outdoor Track
Monday, 18 February 2013, 10:43 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 18 February 2013 ASB Sports Centre Opens Outdoor Track The action at Wellington’s ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie moves outdoors on Wednesday 20 February with the opening of a community running track around the outside of the building. ... More >>
Cheap deal on nappy disposal bags
Monday, 18 February 2013, 9:00 am | Wellington City Council
Cheap deal on nappy disposal bags Wellingtonians will be able to get a dollar off Envirocomp’s nappy composting bags thanks to a Wellington City Council subsidy on the first 5200 sold. This means residents can save between $6 and $26 depending ... More >>
Community workshops part of City’s alcohol consultation
Friday, 15 February 2013, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is holding a series of community workshops in February and March as part of their recently launched public consultation on the role of alcohol in Wellington. More >>
Big bang to welcome serpent to city
Friday, 15 February 2013, 11:30 am | Wellington City Council
Although serpents seldom visit Wellington, this year the Capital will celebrate the arrival of one special snake in explosive style – with fireworks on the waterfront to greet the Year of the Snake. More >>
Capital welcomes Australian design for Memorial Park
Sunday, 10 February 2013, 8:11 am | Wellington City Council
Today’s announcement of the design for the Australian sculpture for Memorial Park, Pukeahu, is a significant step forward for the project, said Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Deputy Mayor Ian McKinnon. More >>
Wellington’s SilverStripe scores gold for Smart Capital
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 9:35 am | Wellington City Council
MEDIA RELEASE 7 February 2012 Wellington’s SilverStripe scores gold for Smart Capital Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has hailed local software developer SilverStripe’s securing of the Government’s contract for the common web platform as a great achievement ... More >>
Tsunami warning for Wellington – stay off beaches
Wednesday, 6 February 2013, 5:25 pm | Wellington City Council
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a National Advisory: Tsunami Potential Threat to New Zealand. More >>
Tsunami warning for Wellington – stay off beaches
Wednesday, 6 February 2013, 4:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington coastal communities are advised that a tsunami is possible following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake near the Santa Cruz Islands (northern Vanuatu) at 1412NZDT New Zealand time today. The Ministry is assessing the severity of the possible threat ... More >>
Public Art Today, Tomorrow And Into The Future
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 9:55 am | Wellington City Council
A leading figure in the world of public art is the keynote speaker at a free seminar called Public Art Tomorrow being held at Wellington City Gallery on Saturday 16 February from 11.30am–1.30pm. More >>
Capital to celebrate Waitangi Day in style with Ladi6
Friday, 1 February 2013, 10:52 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s in for a musical treat this Waitangi Day with Canterbury soul diva Ladi6 set to light up a day filled with free events and activities on the waterfront as part of Te Rā o Waitangi – a celebration organised by Wellington City Council ... More >>
Quake-Prone Buildings – Meeting On 5 February
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 3:44 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 30 January 2012 Quake-Prone Buildings – Meeting On 5 February Wellingtonians are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 5 February to discuss the Government’s proposed changes to how New Zealand deals with earthquake-prone buildings. The meeting, first ... More >>
Three new pools deliver health, safety and fitness
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 10:12 am | Wellington City Council
Three new pool facilities are set to open this week in Wellington City - delivering a major boost for pain relief, rehabilitation, swim safety and community partnerships and highlighting a $12 million surge in pools investment by the City Council. More >>
Sevens heaven this weekend!
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 4:50 pm | Wellington City Council
The Hertz Sevens gets under way this Thursday as the 16 international teams parade through the CBD – followed on Friday by two action-packed game days at Westpac Stadium in front of 35,000 fans dressed in crazy costumes. More >>
