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Wellington gets set for big weekend double-header
Friday, 23 September 2011, 12:37 pm | Wellington City Council
It’s going to be a big weekend in Wellington as the city gets set to play host to the first of three rugby double-headers. And there’s plenty happening at the Rugby Village FANZONE and Civic Village. More >>
Direct long haul flights to Asia key to economic strategy
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 1:36 pm | Wellington City Council
Councillors at today’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting voted to consult on a draft Economic Development Strategy which aims to create 10,000 more jobs and attract long haul flights to the Capital. The draft Economic Development Strategy, part of ... More >>
Illuma light show set to dazzle the waterfront
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 11:47 am | Wellington City Council
Prepare to see Wellington's waterfront transformed with light and colour when the highly anticipated light projection show Illuma kicks off this Friday (23 September). More >>
Wellington City Council CEO’s review results
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 4:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Performance Review Committee has completed its annual review of the performance of Council Chief Executive Garry Poole. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says Mr Poole has put in another year of outstanding service and leadership for the ... More >>
Water main burst in Brooklyn - 1.20pm update
Sunday, 18 September 2011, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Water main burst in Brooklyn - 1.20pm update Wellington City Council estimates that water supply will be off, or disrupted, to parts of Brooklyn and surrounding suburbs until early this evening. A section of 200 millimetre-diameter main burst at the ... More >>
Water main burst causing disruption to supply in Brooklyn
Sunday, 18 September 2011, 11:57 am | Wellington City Council
Water main burst causing disruption to supply in the Brooklyn area A water main has burst at the intersection of Mornington Road and Lincoln Street in Brooklyn this morning. The burst has cut water supply to a large part of Brooklyn and also the ... More >>
Digital strategy aims to create prosperity
Friday, 16 September 2011, 4:53 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 16 September 2011 Digital strategy aims to create prosperity Wellington ’s Mayor and City Councillors this week unanimously supported a digital strategy that aims to attract investment and generate jobs, setting a course for the Capital ... More >>
Fanzone and Town Hall activity this weekend in Wellington
Friday, 16 September 2011, 3:46 pm | Wellington City Council
MEDIA ADVISORY 16 September 2011 Fanzone and Town Hall activity this weekend in Wellington There’s plenty happening this weekend at the Rugby Village FANZONE and Civic Village as Wellington gets set to play host to the South Africa v Fiji match on Saturday ... More >>
Capital’s second waka arrives tomorrow
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 1:53 pm | Wellington City Council
The second waka to be housed in the wharewaka Te Raukura on the Wellington waterfront will be launched early tomorrow (Friday 16 July at 7.30am). The new waka taua will not be just a museum piece. While it will be on permanent public display through ... More >>
It's Spring Festival time!
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 12:49 pm | Wellington City Council
Celebrate the arrival of the warmer months by taking part in entertainment and events amid the glorious flowers at Wellington's annual Spring Festival. More >>
Wellington business on show at Beehive
Monday, 12 September 2011, 3:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington businesses will be on show at Parliament this Wednesday 14 September as part of the city’s first business expo, BIG (Business Innovation Growth). Seventy businesses, ranging from emerging start-ups to some of the region’s largest and ... More >>
Capital’s arts and culture strategy gets the go ahead
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 5:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Councillors at today’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting unanimously voted to consult on the draft Arts and Culture Strategy Starting Monday 19 September, anyone interested in the city’s arts scene, creative industries, or in arts development ... More >>
Get down to opening celebrations at the fanzone
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 10:25 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington rugby fans are being encouraged to head down to the Rugby Village FANZONE by the Wharewaka this Friday night (9 September) to take part in opening night celebrations for the seventh Rugby World Cup. More >>
Wellington City salutes its safety heroes
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 11:24 pm | Wellington City Council
Heroes who made a difference in the lives of their fellow Wellingtonians were honoured tonight. Led by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Detective Inspector Stephen Vaughan, Wellington Police Acting Area Commander, the seventh annual Wellington Safety in the City Awards ... More >>
Big splash by Wellington's young performing artists
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 12:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Artsplash, Wellington's arts festival for young people, starts this week. This year's dance, music, drama and visual art performances have many influences including the World of Wearable Art and Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Wellington welcome Cup holder Springboks
Friday, 2 September 2011, 3:41 pm | Wellington City Council
A big crowd is expected on the Wellington waterfront on Monday to officially welcome the South African rugby team - the holders of the Rugby World Cup. While the Springboks arrive at Wellington airport late tonight the team will receive a warm, traditional ... More >>
Prudent financial management in tough year
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 2:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The Council posted a net surplus of $16 million in 2010/11 although this was less than forecast due to an increase in the provision for the leaky homes Financial Assistance Package. The budgeted surplus for the year had been $49 million but the Council increased ... More >>
Residents happy with Council’s performance
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s 2010-11 Annual Report shows the Council has scored highly on the key issues of service efficiency and overall performance. The Council’s 2011 Residents’ Satisfaction Survey found the Council generally met, and in many ... More >>
Tenant death: a reminder to be neighbourly
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says she is very sad at the death of an elderly Council tenant, whose body lay undiscovered possibly for more than a year. More >>
Safety in the City Awards
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 12:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Whether they're lifesavers, heroes or just make an effort day-in day-out to help keep their fellow citizens safe, the Wellingtonians who make a difference will be honoured in a special ceremony next week. More >>
