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Wellington City Council To Advertise CE Position

Friday, 31 August 2012, 8:27 am | Wellington City Council

MEDIA RELEASE 30 August 2012 Wellington City Council To Advertise CE Position The Wellington City Council has agreed to advertise for the role of Chief Executive, following Wednesday evening’s full Council meeting. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and ... More >>

Strengthened Picnic Café reopens

Thursday, 30 August 2012, 3:11 pm | Wellington City Council

It’s the first day of spring this Saturday 1 September and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Picnic Café in the Botanic Garden’s Begonia House. More >>

Great Harbour Way a ‘perfect fit’ for Capital

Thursday, 30 August 2012, 10:00 am | Wellington City Council

Great Harbour Way a ‘perfect fit’ for Capital Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the inclusion of the Ngauranga to Petone section of the Great Harbour Way cycle and walking path in today’s announcement of the Government’s transport priorities ... More >>

Smart energy expo in Wellington a first for New Zealand

Thursday, 30 August 2012, 9:44 am | Wellington City Council

Using your smart phone to manage household appliances when you’re away from home is just one of the technology options that will be on show at New Zealand’s first Smart Energy Expo to be held in Wellington later this year. More >>

Waitangi Park get-together to promote smokefree

Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 5:30 pm | Wellington City Council

A get-together is planned at Waitangi Park playground this Sunday morning (2 September) to help highlight the benefits of smokefree sports parks and playgrounds. More >>

Wellington: Colourful new townhouses win top paint award

Friday, 24 August 2012, 4:42 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s new Regent Park housing development in Newtown – designed by local architects Designgroup Stapleton Elliott - won the top residential award in the 2012 Resene Total Colour Awards in Auckland last night. More >>

Penguin deaths: dog owners cautioned

Monday, 20 August 2012, 12:06 pm | Wellington City Council

The deaths of two little blue penguins – from what appears to have been dog attacks – on the south coast has prompted Wellington City Council to remind dog owners to keep their dogs on a leash or, if they’re in a dog exercise area, keep a watchful ... More >>

Ben wants to get Zen in Beijing

Monday, 20 August 2012, 10:31 am | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 20 August 2012 Ben wants to get Zen in Beijing Wellington artist Benjamin Buchanan is thrilled with the opportunity to develop his art practice in another country – surrounded by another culture – after being selected for this year’s ... More >>

Mayor’s response to NZTA Basin decision

Friday, 17 August 2012, 8:17 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown is calling on the New Zealand Transport Agency to show how all impacts from the proposed Basin Reserve flyover can be minimised. More >>

Earthquake briefings for Wellingtonians

Thursday, 16 August 2012, 11:22 am | Wellington City Council

A series of community earthquake briefings being held across the city will get under way at Johnsonville on Thursday 23 August. More >>

Begonia House to be closed for quake strengthening

Monday, 13 August 2012, 11:58 am | Wellington City Council

Begonia House in the Botanic Garden – one of Wellington’s most popular visitor attractions - is to be closed for a quick earthquake-strengthening job from today (Monday 13 August). More >>

Golden Mile safety improvements endorsed

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 7:44 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 9 August 2012 Golden Mile safety improvements endorsed Temporary barriers on both sides of Willis Street between Mercer and Manners Street will remain in place until further safety improvements are implemented. Wellington City Council’s Strategy ... More >>

Makara roads closed by flooding

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 4:54 pm | Wellington City Council

The Makara Beach settlement, west of Wellington, is likely to be cut off to general traffic overnight due to flooding following today’s heavy rain. Makara Beach Road is closed – and so is the Takarau Gorge Road between Makara Beach and Johnsonville. More >>

Houghton Bay project cost clarification

Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 10:43 am | Wellington City Council

A variety of traffic solutions in Houghton Bay to improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will cost $330,000, not $85,000 as Wellington City Council stated in a news release last week. More >>

Memorial Park decision a victory for nation

Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 8:49 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Deputy Mayor Ian McKinnon have welcomed today’s announcement that a Memorial Park befitting Wellington’s status as the capital of New Zealand will be created. More >>

Roundabout a safe solution for Houghton Bay

Friday, 3 August 2012, 11:40 am | Wellington City Council

A variety of traffic solutions in Houghton Bay will improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Work is under way on the $85,000 project that includes a roundabout at the intersection of Houghton Bay Road and The Esplanade, a shared ... More >>

New pedestrian crossings provide a safe route

Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 9:06 am | Wellington City Council

Work has started on installing two new signal-controlled pedestrian crossings on Wakefield Street and Jervois Quay, which will provide a safe, direct walking route to the waterfront. More >>

Wellington: New rubbish collection service safer and cheaper

Monday, 30 July 2012, 1:04 pm | Wellington City Council

From next Monday (6 August), the way Wellington City Council collects rubbish bags around the city will change. Contractor Envirowaste Services Limited (ESL), which also collects the city’s recycling, has taken over the rubbish collection contract ... More >>

Further responses to Willis Street accident

Monday, 23 July 2012, 8:45 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 23 July 2012 Further responses to Willis Street accident Wellington’s Acting Mayor, Ian McKinnon, says Council staff met at his request this morning and have decided to extend the temporary barriers on the eastern side of Willis Street ... More >>

Creative concepts for a stronger Cuba Street

Friday, 20 July 2012, 3:25 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington architecture students will soon be turning their creative talents to developing concept plans to strengthen Cuba Street’s historic buildings. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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