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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 >>
Wellington: Submissions give first view of reform opinions
Friday, 20 July 2012, 1:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Two strong schools of thought are apparent from the initial analysis of 1209 submissions to Wellington City Council on the question of local government reform in the region. More >>
Public glass recycling trialled in Wellington
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 3:06 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 17 July 2012 Public glass recycling trialled in Wellington Wellingtonians are once again able to drop off glass bottles and jars ¬for recycling as the Council trials bottle bank bins in Karori, Kelburn and the CBD. The two-month trial will ... More >>
More than a lick of paint for Lukes Lane
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Lukes Lane’s colourful history will now leap out at passers-by, thanks to a new 24m-high and 9m-wide mural. More >>
Last day for submissions on regional options
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 4:34 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 5 July 2012 Last day for submissions on regional options Tomorrow (Friday 6 July) is the deadline for Wellingtonians wanting to have their say on options put forward by Wellington City Council for the possible future shape of local government ... More >>
High seas close vehicle access to Red Rocks
Friday, 29 June 2012, 4:38 pm | Wellington City Council
The high seas that pummelled Wellington’s South Coast overnight have caused the closure of part of the vehicle access track to Red Rocks (Pari-whero). Parts of the track, past the first community of baches, have been washed away and it is very dangerous ... More >>
Wellington 2040 vision takes shape with adoption of plan
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 1:34 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 28 June 2012 Wellington 2040 vision takes shape with adoption of plan Wellington’s 2040 vision – a thriving, connected eco-city where talent wants to live – is now a work in action after Wellington City Council adopted its Long-Term ... More >>
Former Auditor-General to head Zealandia
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 1:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Last night the Council confirmed the new members of the Zealandia interim board with former Auditor-General Kevin Brady appointed chair. The appointment of an interim board at Zealandia is the first step in securing its future. More >>
Week’s extension for Wgtn local govt referendum submissions
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
More than 900 submissions have been received so far from Wellingtonians wanting to have their say on options for the possible future shape of local government in the region. More >>
Local Govt Act Amendment Bill ill-considered
Sunday, 24 June 2012, 5:03 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA RELEASE 24 June 2012 Local Govt Act Amendment Bill ‘ill-considered and anti-community’, says Wellington Mayor “Proposed changes to the Local Government Act are ill-defined and undemocratic,” says Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown . They are likely to ... More >>
Mayor praises Massey University's 'exemplar' building
Friday, 22 June 2012, 4:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Massey University’s new creative arts building – Te Ara Hihiko – has been praised by Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown for its creativity and earthquake engineering. More >>
