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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 >>
Take up the swim challenge
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 6:30 pm | Wellington City Council
Swimmers looking to challenge their abilities can take up the annual long-distance summer swim challenge which starts tomorrow (1 February) at Wellington City Council pools. More >>
Council removes equipment of ‘Occupy’ campers
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 9:42 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 31 January 2012 Council removes equipment of ‘Occupy’ campers Wellington City Council this morning took action to shut down the ‘Occupy’ camp next to the City to Sea Bridge in Civic Square. The Council had been negotiating since 16 ... More >>
Intersections to change ahead of new give way rules
Monday, 30 January 2012, 2:51 pm | Wellington City Council
A number of intersections around Wellington will have changes made before the new give way road rules come into force on 25 March. Wellington City Council will be doing this work over the next two months. More >>
Council to review parking enforcement camera car
Saturday, 28 January 2012, 11:35 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown asked for the review which will be undertaken by Council staff and completed by the end of March. More >>
City Garden on Council’s doorstep
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 26 January 2012 City Garden on Council’s doorstep Wellington’s second ‘pop-up garden’ sprouts into life in Civic Square tomorrow, Friday (27 January) – a collaboration between Wellington City Council and Massey University. The project ... More >>
Library talk by Parker-Hulme author
Friday, 20 January 2012, 5:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Peter Graham, author of So Brilliantly Clever – Parker, Hulme and the Murder that Shocked the World, will give a free evening talk at Wellington Central Library on Thursday 26 January. More >>
Sizzling up a summer storm of free events
Friday, 13 January 2012, 1:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Sizzling up a summer storm of free events Summer City brochures – your must-have guide to what’s on during Wellington City’s sizzling summer events season – hit the streets today. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the summer ahead is ... More >>
Work on lower Willis Street starts this week
Monday, 9 January 2012, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
The final phase of Wellington City Council’s upgrade work on Willis Street from Lambton Quay through to Boulcott Street starts this week. More >>
A tale of blood, sweat and tears
Friday, 6 January 2012, 10:00 am | Wellington City Council
News Release 6 January A tale of blood, sweat and tears Sweat, grime and body fluids are not typical art materials, but they form the basis of Rachel Johnstone’s exhibition Current Obsession – at Toi Pōneke Gallery from next Friday (13 January). Juggling ... More >>
Lane changes on Wakefield Street and new bus lanes
Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Pedestrian safety in the central city will be further improved as a result of changes at the intersection of Wakefield and Taranaki streets, with work getting underway from today (4 January). More >>
