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Kaka nest found in Prince of Wales Park
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 4:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Further proof that native birdlife in Wellington City is increasing has been confirmed by the discovery of a kaka nest with chicks in the southern Town Belt, on the edge of Prince of Wales Park in Mount Cook. More >>
Summer fun in the city
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 11:50 am | Wellington City Council
The must-have guide to what’s on during Wellington City’s sizzling summer events season hits the streets today. The Summer City brochure will give you the information you need for the Council’s festival of free concerts and community, cultural and ... More >>
Fireworks are back for New Year’s Eve
Monday, 17 December 2012, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 17 December 2012 Fireworks are back for New Year’s Eve Fireworks haven’t been a part of Wellington’s New Year’s celebrations for over a decade but this New Year’s Eve they’re back to bring the city into 2013 with a bang. Wellington ... More >>
Water off in Strathmore, Wellington, until midday today
Monday, 17 December 2012, 10:12 am | Wellington City Council
A watermain burst in Sidlaw Street, Strathmore, this morning has disrupted water supply to much of the suburb. City Council contractors are working to repair the breakage. We hope to have supply restored by about midday today. For further details ... More >>
Securing the future of Zealandia
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 3:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has hailed today’s unanimous Council agreement to secure the future of Zealandia. Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee today decided unanimously to release Zealandia’s funding of $1.75 million for the next ... More >>
Quake recommendations: Wellington response
Friday, 7 December 2012, 5:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed the release, today, of the latest recommendations from the Royal Commission into the Christchurch earthquakes. More >>
Town Belt – Last Few Days For Submissions
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 10:43 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 5 December 2012 Town Belt – Last Few Days For Submissions It’s the last week for submissions on the draft management plan for Wellington’s Town Belt. About 40 submissions have been received since consultation on the plan opened in ... More >>
Santa’s Coming To Town On Sunday!
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 11:40 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 4 December 2012 Santa’s Coming To Town On Sunday! Santa Claus is coming to town on Sunday (9 December) for the 63rd annual Santa Parade through the streets of Wellington. But rather than riding off on his magical sleigh after the ... More >>
A visual feast in a light box
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 11:09 am | Wellington City Council
When a young talent admired the light box artwork of a major New Zealand artist the spark was ignited for a dynamic partnership between the two – one a photographer, the other a sculptor. Now the pair have gone on to create a visual feast in Courtenay ... More >>
Bond Street closure to through traffic will improve safety
Friday, 30 November 2012, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council
Pedestrian and vehicle safety in the central city will be further improved with the permanent closure of Bond Street at the Willis Street intersection to all through traffic from this weekend. More >>
Hobbit premiere – tips to avoid unexpected (or long) journey
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 4:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Much of the Te Aro area of central Wellington will be a no-go zone for through traffic from tonight until Thursday morning – and motorists and commuters should factor-in extra time to get across and around the city due to road closures and possible delays. More >>
Wellington rated world’s ‘most liveable’ city
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 4:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City has today been named one of the world’s most liveable cities, winning its category D in the UN-backed International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom) Awards 2012. More >>
New design for Wellington City bus network
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:56 pm | Wellington City Council
A new network for Wellington City bus services, incorporating feedback from thousands of people and two rounds of community meetings, will be outlined to Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Economic Wellbeing Committee meeting next Thursday (29 November). ... More >>
The Shire and Sakai declare Sisterly relationship
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:26 am | Wellington City Council
The Shire and Sakai declare Sisterly relationship to bind them Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed Wellington’s Japanese sister city Sakai’s initiative to engage the Middle of Middle-earth in a most imaginative fashion. Sakai has signed a Declaration ... More >>
Credit rating agency praises Council team
Monday, 26 November 2012, 4:56 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s AA/A-1+ credit rating has been reaffirmed by Standard and Poor’s – a strong endorsement of the Council’s financial management. More >>
Roaring trade sets Hobbit Market abuzz
Monday, 26 November 2012, 4:49 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Hobbit Artisan Market has been a huge success so far, with an estimated 15,000 fans flocking to Waitangi Park to snap up Hobbit-related artisan crafts and view demonstrations of the magic behind the movie. More >>
Save the date: Wellington's Santa Parade
Monday, 26 November 2012, 1:46 pm | Wellington City Council
The many thousands of Wellingtonians who enjoy kicking off the festive season with the Santa Parade, and thinking they may not have heard much about this year's parade, will be relieved to know Santa's still coming to town. More >>
It’s a wrap - Wellington as you’ve never seen it before
Friday, 23 November 2012, 9:06 am | Wellington City Council
Today when you look up at the Clemenger BBDO building, on the corner of Kent Terrace and Majoribanks Street you’ll see Wellington as you’ve never seen it before – atop a towering mountain, surrounded by roaring waterfalls, the city sits in the ... More >>
Wellington’s Rose Festival begins on 23 November
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 3:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Rose Festival begins this Friday 23 November and continues until Monday 26 November. The festival takes place at the Botanic Garden, home to the city’s largest rose garden. More >>
Xiamen and Wellington celebrate 25 years of friendship
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 2:53 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians will have the opportunity to visit a free photographic exhibition showcasing Xiamen, one of China’s most prosperous and beautiful cities. Xiamen and Wellington are celebrating 25 years of their sister city relationship with a ... More >>
