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Wellington’s safety heroes to be honoured
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 4:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Whether they’re professional lifesavers, Cuba Street merchants or safety-minded folk, the Wellingtonians who went above-and-beyond to help keep their fellow citizens safe will be honoured in a civic ceremony next week. More >>
North Kumutoto consultation starts tomorrow
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 1:51 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 9 October 2012 North Kumutoto consultation starts tomorrow Public consultation on a new design brief for the north Kumutoto area of Wellington’s waterfront will start tomorrow (Wednesday 10 October). Councillor Iona Pannett, the Council’s Built ... More >>
Rugby cups on display tomorrow
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 12:39 pm | Wellington City Council
9 October 2012 Rugby cups on display tomorrow It is one year since the All Blacks won the Webb Ellis Cup at the Rugby World Cup 2011. Since then the team has gone on to win this year’s Bledisloe Cup and Investec Rugby Championship Cup. To celebrate ... More >>
Have a say on Bond Street proposal
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 9:34 am | Wellington City Council
Feedback is being sought on a proposal to close the Bond Street exit for vehicles onto Willis Street, as part of improving pedestrian and vehicle safety on the Golden Mile. More >>
Wellington Celebrates the World Premiere of The Hobbit
Monday, 8 October 2012, 11:12 am | Wellington City Council
In just over 50 days, Wellington will again be in the worldwide spotlight when it hosts the 28 November world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM). More >>
Canines bring Councils closer together
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 6:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Hutt City Council and Wellington City are now working together to provide improved animal services to Wellington dog owners. More >>
On-street parking changes from 15 October
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 2:28 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 2 October 2012 On-street parking changes from 15 October The first of a series of parking fee changes designed to ease pressure on Wellington CBD parking spaces and make things easier for motorists making several quick stops are to be ... More >>
Earthquake strengthening guide released
Monday, 1 October 2012, 4:46 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE Monday 1 October 2012 Earthquake strengthening guide released Wellington homeowners have a new tool to help assess how their properties might hold up in an earthquake. A new guide, Earthquake Strengthen Your House , is now available with ... More >>
City beaches reveal our careless habits
Friday, 28 September 2012, 1:19 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 28 September 2012 City beaches reveal our careless habits In just one hour, over 500 volunteers from Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington worked on International Coastal Clean-up Day to collect more than 100,000 pieces of waste from the region's ... More >>
Town Belt – renewing our 100-year-old vows
Friday, 28 September 2012, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council
“Wellington City Council has announced its intention to renew its more than 100-year-old vows between the people of Wellington and that green belt which makes Wellington unique– the Town Belt,” says Councillor Helene Ritchie. More >>
Blue tsunami lines win international award
Friday, 28 September 2012, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s ‘blue lines’ project – which aims to raise community awareness on how to evacuate from an approaching tsunami – has been recognised with an award from a global emergency-management group. More >>
Wellington to celebrate Gandhi’s birthday
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 3:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and the Mahatma Gandhi Commemoration Committee are co-hosting an event in Wellington to mark the International Day of Non-Violence and the birthday of India’s ‘Father of the Nation’ on Tuesday 2 October. More >>
Airport centre-stage for mass quake drill
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 9:11 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 25 September 2012 Airport centre-stage for mass quake drill At 9.26am tomorrow (Wednesday 26 September) many thousands of people in the Wellington region will dive under desks or take other safety action as part of the country’s first ... More >>
Everything and The Kitchen Sink Found On Beaches
Friday, 21 September 2012, 3:38 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 21 September 2012 Everything and The Kitchen Sink Found On Beaches Persistent culprits revealed in last weekend’s big coastal clean-up are white plastic lollipop sticks and cigarette butts – not to mention a kitchen sink. Wellington City Council ... More >>
Everything and the kitchen sink - found on beaches
Friday, 21 September 2012, 3:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Persistent culprits revealed in last weekend’s big coastal clean-up are white plastic lollipop sticks and cigarette butts – not to mention a kitchen sink. Wellington City Council biodiversity coordinator Myfanwy Emeny says lollipop sticks and cigarette ... More >>
Work Starts On Kilbirnie Town Centre Upgrade
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 3:21 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 20 September 2012 Work Starts On Kilbirnie Town Centre Upgrade Work is now under way on a $1.5 million upgrade to Kilbirnie town centre – but as far as possible it will be business as usual for the busy Bay Road shopping strip. Improvements ... More >>
Wellington welcomes The Prince of Wales
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 2:57 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA RELEASE 18 September 2012 Wellington welcomes The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said the Capital City will warmly welcome The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, when they visit New Zealand 10-16 ... More >>
Oriental Bay tram route to be celebrated
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 12:50 pm | Wellington City Council
More than 60 years after the last tram ran on Wellington's Oriental Bay route, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will unveil an interpretive panel telling their story tomorrow (Wednesday 19 September). More >>
Show the Olympic spirit: walk to the fireworks
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 12:29 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 18 September 2012 Show the Olympic spirit: walk to the fireworks Wellingtonians are being urged to walk to the waterfront or to harbourside vantage points if they want to watch the ANZ fireworks tribute to Olympic gold medal winner Valerie Adams ... More >>
Tulips blooming early – get in quick!
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:58 am | Wellington City Council
Nature has been playing tricks on Wellington’s Botanic Garden again – and tulip fans are advised to get in early if they want to see the garden’s famous tulips in full bloom. More >>
