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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 >>

Wellington gears up for quarter-finals weekend

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 4:02 pm | Wellington City Council

Huge crowds are expected in Wellington this weekend as the city gears up to host two quarter-finals matches – Ireland v Wales on Saturday and South Africa v Australia on Sunday. More >>

Know your neighbour - one day you'll need them

Monday, 3 October 2011, 12:31 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillor Stephanie Cook will launch a new Wellington City Council grant initiative to encourage community preparedness at the Town Hall tomorrow evening. More >>

Cheap as Chips turns tenants into top chefs

Friday, 30 September 2011, 12:36 pm | Wellington City Council

A culinary revolution has been under way for some of the residents of Wellington City Council's rental complexes. In the past year they have been encouraged to turn their hand to easy, cheap, healthy - but mostly inspired - cooking. More >>

Wellington Town Hall to host RWC semis and finals

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:38 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has announced that the Wellington Town Hall will screen the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-finals and final. Mayor Wade-Brown said she was delighted that the Council will continue to provide a family friendly, alcohol free venue to ... More >>

‘Wild at Heart’ Airport is best in Australasia

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:04 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown today congratulated Wellington International Airport for being named Australasia’s Leading Airport. The Airport was honoured at the World Travel Awards ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 September 2011. The Awards ... More >>

Huge weekend ahead for Wellington’s waterfront

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 12:54 pm | Wellington City Council

It’s going to be a bumper weekend in the Capital as Wellington hosts the All Blacks for their Rugby World Cup match against Canada on Sunday, France v Tonga on Saturday, as well as Festival of Carnivale events and Navy celebrations. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown ... More >>