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Last warning for south coast vehicle users
Friday, 28 October 2011, 3:47 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 28 October 2011 Last warning for south coast vehicle users Vehicle access to Wellington’s south coast could be stopped if trail bike and four-wheel-drive owners keep going off tracks and seriously damaging the unique and fragile environment. ... More >>
Bicycles gifted to Wellington by sister city Beijing
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 10:31 am | Wellington City Council
An event to celebrate the arrival of 99 bicycles gifted to Wellington by the city of Beijing will be held on Sunday 30 October at 12.15pm in Frank Kitts Park. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will speak at the event, which will be attended by the Chairman ... More >>
Downstage theatre gets $90,000 grant
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 9:53 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council tonight agreed to an immediate injection of $90,000 to secure the future of the Downstage theatre. Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the grant but have instructed Downstage to provide the Council by the end of the year ... More >>
International Network of Emerging Library Innovators in NZ
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council
The International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI) is holding its first conference in Wellington 27 - 29 October 2011. Wellington is proud to host this group of public librarians and acknowledges the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for establishing ... More >>
Estimated 100,000 people salute All Blacks in Wellington
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 3:30 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council estimates around 100,000 people crowded in to the CBD to salute the All Blacks today. More >>
Students - don't empty your flats onto the streets
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 10:22 am | Wellington City Council
The end of the university year is upon us, so if students are leaving flats in Wellington and heading off to enjoy the summer holidays, the message from the City Council is: please don't leave your unwanted furniture in the street. More >>
All Black parade: earlier start (12.15), street closures
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 5:24 pm | Wellington City Council
Central Wellington is likely to come to a standstill when the victorious All Blacks parade from Civic Square to Parliament just after midday tomorrow. More >>
Victory parade through Capital on Wednesday
Monday, 24 October 2011, 4:55 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA ADVISORY 24 October 2011 Victory parade through Capital on Wednesday Wellingtonians will get their chance to salute our All Black heroes in a Rugby World Cup 2011 parade through the central city on Wednesday afternoon. While full details are still to ... More >>
New managers – and name – for Point Dorset
Friday, 21 October 2011, 12:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee has supported a proposal to develop and restore an historical and culturally significant piece of land that is part of Wellington’s network of recreational reserves and coastal open space. More >>
Events and attractions investment fund a step closer
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 4:25 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 20 October 2011 Events and attractions investment fund a step closer An investment fund that aims to secure the future of significant regional events and attractions has been given the go ahead to progress to the next stage of development ... More >>
Wanted: a marathon runner to travel to Japan
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Thanks to our strong sister city link with Sakai, the Wellington Sakai Association and Wellington City Council are looking for a marathon runner to represent the capital in the Senshu International City Marathon in Japan next February. The successful ... More >>
What is that awful smell?
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 4:05 pm | Wellington City Council
The Devil’s Tongue (Amorphophallus) plant in the Botanic Garden's Begonia House has started flowering and sending out waves of a truly revolting scent. Devil’s Tongue is a herbaceous perennial with a sinister-looking and evil-smelling flower. ... More >>
Free entry for Oceania art exhibitions
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 11:16 am | Wellington City Council
Entry is free this Thursday, 20 October, to Te Papa and City Gallery Wellington's collaborative exhibition Oceania. More >>
Smart fishing solution complimented by Mayor
Saturday, 15 October 2011, 5:52 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA RELEASE 15 October 2011 Smart fishing solution complimented by Mayor Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has congratulated the Ministry of Fisheries, MAF and the developers of a new smartphone fishing application, which has won the Wireless Government Award ... More >>
RWC 2011 semi-finals: Wellington screenings
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 5:09 pm | Wellington City Council
The big game continues to be played on the big screens at the waterfront FANZONE and the Wellington Town Hall. Both venues are showing the two semi-final matches this weekend. The FANZONE will open at 5.30pm and close at 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. ... More >>
Artificial turf in Civic Square has new home
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 12:25 pm | Wellington City Council
The artificial turf in Civic Square will be removed tomorrow (Friday) and transported to a new, permanent home. The turf was laid on 29 August to promote the sport of rugby during Rugby World Cup 2011 and to provide a recreational space for people ... More >>
New recycling calendar and bags being delivered
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 10:15 am | Wellington City Council
A new 15-month recycling calendar is now being delivered to households, along with a flyer on what can and can't be recycled. Bag households will also receive a new six-month supply of bags. More >>
Mayor welcomes Wellington’s marine energy first
Monday, 10 October 2011, 3:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown welcomes government funding toward New Zealand’s first energy project to connect marine energy to the electricity network, which will be based in the Capital. She called for a four-way partnership between central government, ... More >>
Roads will be busy this weekend – plan ahead
Friday, 7 October 2011, 11:18 am | Wellington City Council
A huge quarter-finals weekend for Wellington is approaching and everyone should plan ahead and expect delays if they’re trying to get from A to B across Wellington. More >>
City Council asks NZTA to go underground
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 10:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee voted today to tell the Government it would prefer a tunnel to be built to take State Highway 1 traffic past the Basin Reserve and under Memorial Park. The committee supported a motion by Mayor ... More >>
