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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 >>
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 >>
