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Second quake meeting for building owners

Monday, 11 June 2012, 12:03 pm | Wellington City Council

Strong interest from building owners has prompted the scheduling of a second public meeting in Wellington about earthquake-strengthening issues. More >>

New Partnership Model Proposed for Zealandia

Sunday, 10 June 2012, 7:47 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee will this week consider a revised proposal for funding Zealandia. More >>

Te Papa, SPCA favoured in recommendations

Sunday, 10 June 2012, 6:23 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says huge public interest in Wellington City Council’s Long-Term Plan – and a close look at spending on infrastructure assets over the next decade – means the Council can this week revisit and reconsider a series of spending priorities. More >>

More Wellington parks go smoke-free

Thursday, 7 June 2012, 5:54 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 7 June 2012 More Wellington parks go smoke-free All Wellington City sports parks and playgrounds are to become smoke-free areas as the Council moves to support the Government’s goal of making New Zealand smoke-free by 2025. The ... More >>

Beijing artist residency up for grabs

Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 9:38 am | Wellington City Council

Beijing artist residency up for grabs 6 JUNE 2012 One lucky Wellington artist is soon to spend three months at Beijing’s prestigious Red Gate Gallery, thanks to the Wellington Asia Residency Exchange (WARE). Erica van Zon, a Wellington artist ... More >>

World’s eyes on Wellington for Hobbit premiere

Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 9:18 am | Wellington City Council

World’s eyes on Wellington for Hobbit premiere Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says Wellington is looking forward to the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , which has been announced for November 28. Mayor Wade-Brown said the premiere ... More >>

Ruahine Street closure

Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that Ruahine Street (State Highway 1) at Hataitai has been temporarily reopened to accommodate peak hour traffic. More >>

New traffic lights at pedestrian crossings in Courtenay Pl

Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 12:09 pm | Wellington City Council

New traffic lights being installed at the two pedestrian crossings near Blair and Allen streets in Courtenay Place will give buses priority over other traffic and improve pedestrian safety. More >>

Outdoor adventure education boost for Capital

Friday, 1 June 2012, 11:53 am | Wellington City Council

Chinese students will be calling Wellington the home of outdoor adventure, following the establishment of a cooperation programme between Whitireia Polytechnic and China’s Capital University of Physical Education and Sports. A cooperation programme has ... More >>

Adelaide Road intersection upgrade starts this week

Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:35 pm | Wellington City Council

The upgrade of the busy Adelaide-Riddiford-John street intersection gets underway this week – to improve safety and traffic flows and to improve the look of the area. More >>

Action plan to tackle homelessness in Wellington

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:42 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 29 May 2012 Action plan to tackle homelessness in Wellington Members of the homeless community joined Wellington City Council’s homelessness ‘lock-in’ meeting today, where a mix of social and government agencies in Wellington came up ... More >>

Council’s China Trade Delegation Strikes Gold

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 2:01 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s current trade delegation to China has returned a boost for the Capital’s economy. More >>

Survey: Wellington’s Heart is in the Arts

Monday, 28 May 2012, 1:57 pm | Wellington City Council

A new survey reconfirms Wellington as the Arts and Culture Capital, showing we attend more art events, more frequently than elsewhere in New Zealand. More >>

Land Purchase to Boost Oruaiti Reserve

Monday, 28 May 2012, 1:29 pm | Wellington City Council

After almost a decade of negotiations, Wellington City Council has purchased close to two hectares of land next to the western side of Oruaiti Reserve, which overlooks the harbour entrance between Seatoun and Breaker Bay More >>

Wellington: Summit to face comments from people on street

Thursday, 24 May 2012, 12:19 pm | Wellington City Council

I need some decent shoes. Walking around all day is killing my feet. I cannot afford to live in the suburbs, buses cost too much, it’s too far from friends and people that will accept me for who I am, cheap supermarkets are too far away, just makes ... More >>