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‘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 >>
Quake resilience must be a focus for Capital
Friday, 17 February 2012, 9:54 am | Wellington City Council
A report to be considered by Wellington City Council's Strategy and Policy Committee next week highlights that earthquake resilience must be a focus for the next decade in Wellington, says Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. More >>
Quake-strengthening gets under way on Karori tunnel
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 12:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Karori tunnel users should expect delays at times from next week (Monday 20 February) or consider taking alternative routes as essential quake-strengthening work gets under way on the tunnel entrances. More >>
Wellington City Council plans Budget Task force
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 1:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proposing the establishment of a budget taskforce as part of its Long Term Plan work this year. Strategy and Policy Committee Chair, Cr Andy Foster says: “Most people in our economy are hurting to some degree and it’s ... More >>
Wellington’s $94 million rugby world cup bonanza
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 10:43 am | Wellington City Council
Rugby World Cup 2011 injected an estimated $94 million into the Wellington region’s economy. An economic impact report, prepared by research consultancy firm Angus & Associates, found the total economic contribution of Wellington’s eight RWC2011 ... More >>
A gem of an opportunity for graduating artist
Monday, 13 February 2012, 12:19 pm | Wellington City Council
“An amazing opportunity” is jewellery artist Vanessa Arthur’s response to becoming this year’s recipient of Toi Pōneke’s DEBLYN artist-in-residence. The 29 year-old jewellery maker, with an eye for turning used and unwanted materials into ‘gems’ ... More >>
Lloyd Morrison a ‘passionate, forthright Wellingtonian’
Friday, 10 February 2012, 11:31 am | Wellington City Council
12 February, 2012 Lloyd Morrison a ‘passionate, forthright Wellingtonian’ – Mayor Wade-Brown Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has expressed her sadness at the passing of Lloyd Morrison. Mayor Wade-Brown said Mr Morrison, who died of leukaemia ... More >>
Mayor respects dual heritage by flying two flags
Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:57 pm | Wellington City Council
The national Māori flag, Tino Rangatiratanga, will be flown from Wellington’s Town Hall on Waitangi Day for the first time. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says while the Māori flag does not have official status it is good that it be flown together with ... More >>
Hertz Sevens and Waitangi Day
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 3:44 pm | Wellington City Council
The Sevens and Waitangi Day fall on the same weekend this year - and that means even more people, fun and festivities in the capital. More >>
Set and match: jewellers meet their idols
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Imagine being taught by your hero – your idol and inspiration. Undoubtedly your skills and workmanship would improve. This is the idea behind collaborative jewellery exhibition, Handshake , at Toi Pōneke Gallery from 9 - 18 February. More >>
Get your fitness buzz at Club Active
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 2:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Want to get fit with the choice of gym or swim? Join Club Active in February and pay no joining fee. Membership of Club Active can be used at either of Wellington City Council’s fitness centres, Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre or Wellington Regional ... More >>
