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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 >>
Keith Spry Pool wins accessibility award
Monday, 19 November 2012, 3:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville will be presented with a SportAccess Award from the Halberg Trust this Friday 23 November. The pool has gained silver accreditation for its work with the disabled and special needs community, ... More >>
Blessing To Celebrate Oruaiti Reserve Upgrade
Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:59 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 19 November 2012 Blessing To Celebrate Oruaiti Reserve Upgrade A dawn blessing will take place this Wednesday (21 November) high above the entrance to Wellington Harbour to celebrate the completion of a new walkway and other improvements ... More >>
New Local Host service launches this week
Monday, 19 November 2012, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 19 November 2012 New Local Host service launches this week Wellington City Council is launching a brand new ‘city ambassador’ service this week which will bring a fresh look to the Council’s presence on central city streets. From ... More >>
Wellington’s charming day for Prince of Wales
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 6:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s charming day for Prince of Wales Wellington showed its best face for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall today, with thousands of people lining the route of the waterfront walkabout. Charles and Camilla were joined by Wellington ... More >>
Major Diesel Spill - Central Wellington
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 8:10 am | Wellington City Council
Motorists are warned to avoid, if possible, the Kelburn Parade and Salamanca Road area of Kelburn this morning following the spillage of diesel from a vehicle on the main route between Central Terrace, the University and The Terrace. City Council ... More >>
Celebrations to reopen Tawa Pool this Saturday
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 5:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Dust off your flares and get along to Tawa Pool for a free ‘70s pool party this Saturday 17 November. More >>
Don’t panic – it’s all pretend
Monday, 12 November 2012, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council
If Wellingtonians see a bunch of people breaking into and clambering over the Berkeley Dallard Apartments in Nairn Street this Saturday (18 November), there’s no need to phone The Police – Wellington City’s Emergency Response Team (WERT) is hosting ... More >>
Hobbit Artisan Market for premiere
Monday, 12 November 2012, 10:33 am | Wellington City Council
Hobbit Artisan Market for premiere Wellington’s Waitangi Park is set to be overrun with hairy feet when it transforms into a Hobbit Artisan Market just days before the city hosts the worldwide premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. With ... More >>
Wellington scores open-source double
Friday, 9 November 2012, 3:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Two computer hub initiatives that give free or affordable access to the internet, and computer training, for thousands of Wellingtonians have jointly won the 2012 NZ Open Source Award for social services. More >>
Quakecheck your home
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 6:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has launched a new home assessment service which provides homeowners with an affordable, professional assessment of whether their home needs earthquake strengthening. The service, called Quakecheck, has been developed in partnership ... More >>
