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Weather puts city sportsfields under pressure
Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 1:37 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 7 July 2010 Rainy weather puts city sportsfields under pressure Wet weather is playing havoc with Wellington’s waterlogged sportsfields, forcing the midweek closure of some grounds and restricting weekend use. The situation ... More >>
Enrol to vote for the city you love
Monday, 5 July 2010, 11:42 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are being urged to take the first step in voting for the city they love by making sure they are enrolled to vote. More >>
Appeal goes out for city safety heroes
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 1:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast has called for nominations for Wellington’s sixth Safety in the City awards, which seek to recognise people who have helped keep our city safe. More >>
From baseball to rugby –sporting links continue
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:57 pm | Wellington City Council
The visit to Wellington this Wednesday 30 June by USA Eagles rugby team management, to check out facilities and preparation for Rugby World Cup 2011, continues a long and interesting tradition of US sporting links with the Newtown area. More >>
Wellington Council Agrees 3.24% Rates Increase
Saturday, 26 June 2010, 11:21 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today approved its annual plan for the financial year, confirming services and a programme of work that will allow the city to respond to climate change, prepare for Rugby World Cup and take care of the city’s infrastructure and facilities. More >>
City’s Busiest Cycling Route About To Get Safer
Saturday, 26 June 2010, 11:11 am | Wellington City Council
A new clearway will operate on part of Thorndon Quay from next Monday (28 June) to make the city’s busiest commuter cycling route safer. More >>
City honours inspirational sculpture champion
Friday, 25 June 2010, 2:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast today praised Wellington Sculpture Trust’s “inspirational” chairman Neil Plimmer as she presented him with an award for his work in bringing public art to Wellington. More >>
World Cup heroes: event planning underway
Friday, 25 June 2010, 2:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast says discussions have started with Football New Zealand and the Government about a suitable event to welcome home and salute the All Whites. More >>
Civic honour for sculpture champion
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 3:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast is tomorrow (Friday 25 June) presenting an Absolutely Positive Wellingtonian award to Neil Plimmer, chairman of Wellington Sculpture Trust. More >>
Council to adopt Newtown and Mount Cook liquor ban
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have dismissed a plan to implement a city-wide liquor ban, instead voting to adopt a 24-hour liquor ban in Newtown and Mount Cook More >>
RWC 2011 basics for Wellington businesses
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 10:27 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s hospitality, hotel, tourism, retail and transport sectors will be vital ingredients in the success of Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Chinese Mayor here for quake discussions
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 2:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The Mayor of Tianjin - China’s fifth-largest city and the centre of one of its biggest economic ‘powerhouses’ - is to visit Wellington this weekend to strengthen the relationship between the two cities – and to hold discussions about earthquake ... More >>
Lightboxes to cloud your experience
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 4:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington artist Cathryn Monro spends a lot of time examining the skies above Wellington for the right conditions. When they’re right she holds up a curtain against the sky and photographs the clouds through it. Some of the resulting images are going ... More >>
Local volunteers needed for RWC 2011
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 11:58 am | Wellington City Council
If you’re interested in singing the praises of your hometown, meeting people from all over the world, and being part of the biggest event New Zealand has ever hosted, you should find out more about being a Rugby World Cup 2011 volunteer. More >>
Work gets under way in Manners Mall
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council
Work gets under way in Manners Mall Work is starting in Manners Mall this week – and continuing in other spots around town – to create a quicker, more direct public transport route through the city. Over the next few weeks, new stormwater ... More >>
Big screen to broadcast All Whites pool matches
Monday, 14 June 2010, 4:17 pm | Wellington City Council
A 40-square metre screen has been installed at Queens Wharf in time for fans to see the All Whites take on Slovakia in the FIFA World Cup tomorrow night at 11.30pm. More >>
Youth music makes a splash
Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 8 June 2010 Youth music makes a splash A swimming pool is not your typical music venue, but from this Friday night Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville will offer youth bands the opportunity to showcase their talent. The new Youth ... More >>
Encroachments policy under scrutiny
Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 11:04 am | Wellington City Council
Consultation on a draft policy about road encroachments and sales of Council road reserve land begins today (Tuesday 8 June), including options for changes to fees. More >>
Taranaki Street men’s toilets – any good ideas?
Friday, 4 June 2010, 2:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking proposals from parties keen to redevelop the former public toilets at the intersection of Courtenay Place and Taranaki Street. More >>
Committee agrees to 3.1 percent average increase
Friday, 4 June 2010, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee this week approved a range of initiatives and changes for the coming financial year that will result in an average real rates increase of 3.13 percent – the lowest overall increase for seven years. More >>
