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Wellington Mayor on local government reform
Monday, 19 March 2012, 8:30 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA RELEASE 19 March 2012 Wellington Mayor on local government reform Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today that she looked forward to engaging with her council, the Minister and most importantly the people of Wellington on the role of local government ... More >>
Wellington’s Long Term Plan to spark confidence
Saturday, 17 March 2012, 7:56 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 16 March 2012 Wellington’s Long Term Plan to spark confidence for communities More >>
Vandals ‘volunteered’ to paint over graffiti
Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Two teenage boys recently caught tagging by Police will be lending a hand to Wellington City Council’s anti-graffiti crew over the next few days. More >>
Drain cover thieves leaving death traps
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:31 pm | Wellington City Council
The worldwide surge in the theft of metal to feed the scrap metal market appears to have hit the Wellington region – with more than 30 heavy stormwater drain grates disappearing from roadsides in the southern and eastern suburbs of Wellington in ... More >>
Owhiro Bay reopens with clean bill of health
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has removed pollution-warning signs from Owhiro Bay beach after testing confirmed water quality in the bay has returned to levels safe for swimming and other recreational use. More >>
Pollution danger – keep away from Owhiro Bay
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 5:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Pollution-warning signs are being erected on and around Owhiro Bay beach this afternoon following the detection of possible sewage contamination in the waters of the bay. Wellington City Council is urging people to stay clear of the water in the area until ... More >>
What would you wear as jewellery?
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 5:10 pm | Wellington City Council
A discussion about diamonds over morning coffee and the five-minute quiz resulted in Duncan Sargent and Mia Hamilton coming up with the idea for Toi Pōneke Gallery’s next exhibition, Lumber and Mud – Extreme Jewellery (from Friday 23 March). More >>
Electric vehicles power ahead in approval stakes
Saturday, 10 March 2012, 2:43 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 9 March 2012 Electric vehicles power ahead in approval stakes Participants in an electric vehicle trial in Wellington have been surprised and impressed with the performance of the cars. A survey of around 100 people who have been taking part ... More >>
Wellington: ‘Street art’ project brings bus shelter to life
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 11:24 am | Wellington City Council
The bus shelter at the intersection of Roy and Manchester Streets by Wellington Zoo has a wild new look, thanks to contemporary local artist and illustrator Bruce Mahalski. More >>
Tawa Pool reopening delayed for quake-strengthening
Monday, 5 March 2012, 2:25 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA RELEASE 5 March 2012 Tawa Pool reopening delayed for quake-strengthening The reopening of Tawa Pool has been delayed so further earthquake strengthening work can be done on the pool building. The pool has been closed since early October 2011 ... More >>
‘Weather bomb’ causes postponements
Friday, 2 March 2012, 4:57 pm | Wellington City Council
The severe weather forecast to hit the Wellington region has caused the postponement of Saturday’s ASB Sunset Sessions event at Shorland Park in Island Bay. More >>
‘Weather bomb’: you can help to stop flooding
Friday, 2 March 2012, 2:38 pm | Wellington City Council
Serious flooding can be prevented by the simple neighbourly act of removing rubbish or leaves from roadside drains. More >>
Take to the sea this week
Friday, 2 March 2012, 11:23 am | Wellington City Council
This year’s Seaweek – starting tomorrow – asks a big question: do New Zealanders love our vast ocean resource too much? Seaweek’s official theme, One Ocean – Too Much Love? Turning the Tide', looks at the many uses of the sea around New Zealand, ... More >>
Get those walkin’ shoes on
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 12:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Ditch the wheels and get your walking shoes ready for Ziera Walk2Work Day on Wednesday 14 March. More >>
‘Broken in’ RWC training gear gets new home
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 10:26 am | Wellington City Council
‘Broken in’ RWC training gear gets new home The Tongans would have given it a huge workout as they prepared to whack the French last October – but a selection of top-class rugby training gear will still give years of useful service to teams ... More >>
Wellington Council on camera car case
Friday, 24 February 2012, 4:43 pm | Wellington City Council
From the City Council's point of view, the media coverage of the case is seriously biased and does not present the true story. More >>
Good neighbours make great Wellington neighbourhoods
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 7:30 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 23 February 2012 Good neighbours make great Wellington neighbourhoods Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has thrown her support behind the nationwide Neighbours Day, building stronger, more resilient communities. Neighbours Day Aotearoa, the ... More >>
New appointments to Wellington organisations
Friday, 17 February 2012, 3:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has made a number of appointments, and reappointments, to several key Council-controlled organisations (CCOs) in the city. Council-controlled organisations are separate entities which have been set up by the Council to independently ... More >>
See Unveiled masterpieces for free
Friday, 17 February 2012, 9:58 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians have the opportunity to see Te Papa’s latest exhibition – Unveiled – on Thursday 23 February for free, thanks to Wellington City Council’s sponsorship of the museum. More >>
Oh, the humanity!
Friday, 17 February 2012, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council
Toi Pōneke Gallery and Fringe Festival have teamed up to bring together two exciting and slightly obsessive exhibitions, which are sure to get people talking. Both exhibitions explore what it is to be human – one through cartoon observations and the other ... More >>
