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Residents Can Help Prevent Flooding
Monday, 24 May 2010, 4:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Serious flooding can be prevented by the simple neighbourly act of removing rubbish or leaves from roadside drains. That's the advice from the Wellington City Council - as heavy rains are forecast for the Wellington region this week. More >>
Wellington City Council told to Constrain Spending
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 2:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council needs to constrain its spending and limit its rate increases according to the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce. The comments were made in an oral hearing where the Chamber presented its submission on the council’s ... More >>
Suburban shopping areas tipped for heritage status
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 4:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Six of Wellington’s older suburban shopping areas are earmarked for addition to the District Plan heritage list. More >>
Time-limit proposed for city Sunday parking
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 3:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proposing to introduce a time-limit on some Sunday parking in the central city. More >>
Capital’s civil-defence gets a shake-up
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 4:02 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington is getting a major shake-up – not from an earthquake, but in a root-and-branch revamp of how the city is preparing itself for an emergency. More >>
City Councillor: “Asthma can be scary. I know”
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 11:04 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillor Stephanie Cook is supporting the Asthma Foundation’s street appeal in central Wellington this Friday because she has first-hand, recent experience of just how scary asthma can be. More >>
Anger at burglary of civil-defence centre
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 10:16 am | Wellington City Council
Several thousand dollars’ worth of equipment has been stolen or vandalised following another break-in at the Grenada North civil-defence centre over the weekend. More >>
Lighting up cyclists' lives this winter
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 10:10 am | Wellington City Council
Winter is just a month away and daylight saving has already kicked in. Many Wellingtonians cycling home from work are now riding in dark and dangerous conditions. More >>
City Council wants your thoughts on the waterfront
Monday, 3 May 2010, 1:42 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 3 May 2010 City Council wants your thoughts on the waterfront What do Wellingtonians think about having an ice-rink on the waterfront? Do you like the idea of being sheltered ... More >>
Rock-hard sportsfields may have to close
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s recent run of dry weather is wreaking havoc on the city's sportsfields - with a blanket ban imposed last night on any training on the fields. More >>
Newlands Town Centre plan gets approval
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 2:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have unanimously approved a plan to revitalise the Newlands Town Centre. More >>
Just One Week Left To Comment On Liquor Ban
Monday, 26 April 2010, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council
There’s just one week left to have a say about a plan to stop people drinking and carrying liquor in public places, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the whole city. More >>
Owhiro Bay Reopens With Clean Bill Of Health
Sunday, 25 April 2010, 12:38 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has removed pollution-warning signs from Owhiro Bay beach after testing this week confirmed water-quality in the bay has returned to levels safe for swimming and other recreational use. More >>
Power cut a wake-up call for Wellingtonians
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:43 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Emergency Preparedness Manager says this afternoon’s power cut was a “suitable wake-up call” for Wellingtonians to be prepared for a very large quake or other big emergency. More >>
Scattered ashes cause angst in rose garden
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 11:24 am | Wellington City Council
Media Release 21 April 2010 Scattered ashes cause angst in rose garden The scattering of people’s ashes on rose beds at the Botanic Garden is causing problems for gardening staff and roses alike. Human ashes are increasingly being found ... More >>
Waterfront proposals get the nod from committee
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 5:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee today voted to start public consultation on a range of initiatives for the future development of Wellington’s waterfront. More >>
Relive the ’40s at the Town Hall on Anzac Day
Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 10:41 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 13 April 2010 Relive the ’40s at the Town Hall on Anzac Day It’s back – the Wellington City Council tribute concert to the servicemen and women of the First and Second World Wars takes place on Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April). ‘We’ll ... More >>
Community feedback sought on city plans
Thursday, 8 April 2010, 11:00 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are being asked for their views on three important plans. More >>
Symphonic haka group in 2010 World Expo opening
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 2:58 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 31 March 2010 Symphonic haka group in 2010 World Expo opening ceremony A group of Wellington performers will wow audiences at the World Expo opening ceremony in Shanghai next month. The symphonic haka group features the violinist Elena, opera ... More >>
Enrol now for the race of the year!
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 12:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Groups of teens will be racing through the City on Friday 16 April looking for clues and completing challenges as part of The Almost Amazing Race 2.0 competition. More >>
