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Summer City set to sizzle in its 30th year
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 1:51 pm | Wellington City Council
It’s Summer City’s 30th birthday and we’re celebrating with a programme packed full of sizzling summer outdoor events and entertainment – so get amongst it! The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) Summer City series kicks-off with a New Year’s ... More >>
Road corridor plan good news for city
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 12:53 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor of Wellington Kerry Prendergast has welcomed an NZTA report outlining planned road projects along SH1 from Levin to Wellington Airport, which she says paves the way for action to tackle the region’s worst bottlenecks. More >>
Dog Policy – what it means for Wellington pooches
Monday, 14 December 2009, 11:17 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City dogs now have four new off-leash exercise areas and 18 existing dog exercise areas have been extended, as a result of changes to the Council’s Dog Policy. However, dogs are no longer allowed on the grass area of Waitangi Park. Wellington ... More >>
The Lovely Bones premiere - road closures
Sunday, 13 December 2009, 12:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Extensive road closures and bus-route changes will be in place for the New Zealand premiere of The Lovely Bones at the Embassy Theatre this Monday 14 December. More >>
Council’s work with tenants is hailed a success
Saturday, 12 December 2009, 11:19 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has scooped a national award for its work with the tenants of housing complexes that are being upgraded. More >>
Council says yes to Manners Mall plan
Friday, 11 December 2009, 4:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today agreed to proceed with plans for a quicker, more direct bus route through what is now Manners Mall. As part of the agreed plan, a new shared public space will be created in lower Cuba Street Mayor Kerry Prendergast, the Council’s ... More >>
Wellington and WOW – a $15m combination
Friday, 11 December 2009, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 11 December 2009 Wellington and WOW – a $15m combination The pairing of Wellington and the Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show has proved a stunning combination in 2009, with this year’s shows bringing more than $15 million ... More >>
Island Bay reopens - water quality judged safe
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 5:50 pm | Wellington City Council
Island Bay Beach has reopened today after water-quality testing has established that the pollution that closed the beach yesterday has dissipated. Wellington City Council erected ‘beach closed’ signs yesterday and urged people to stay clear of the ... More >>
Pollution: swimmers stay clear of Island Bay Beach
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 4:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Island Bay Beach has been closed to the public for swimming as a result of high bacterial counts taken from water at the beach. More >>
Wellington readies itself for The Lovely Bones
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 10:41 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 8 December 2009 Wellington readies itself for The Lovely Bones Film fans will be treated to a red carpet appearance from Academy Award winning Director Peter Jackson and The Lovely Bones actors, Oscar winner Susan Sarandon, Oscar-nominated ... More >>
Council to consider Manners Mall plan next week
Friday, 4 December 2009, 4:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors will decide next week whether to proceed with plans that would provide a quicker, more direct bus route through what is now Manners Mall and see a new shared public space created in lower Cuba Street. The Council’s Strategy ... More >>
New technology helps city plan for climate change
Friday, 4 December 2009, 3:39 pm | Wellington City Council
With the help of technology, Wellington City Council can now see how rising sea levels could affect the city and is proposing that more in-depth investigation work be done. The Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday considered the city’s draft ... More >>
Wellington officially a Fair Trade City
Friday, 4 December 2009, 10:27 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington has officially received Fair Trade City status after its application was approved by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ). More >>
Council to increase cost of parking permits
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 3:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council plans to increase the cost of its parking permits, following a review of its residents’ parking and coupon parking schemes. Councillors at today’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting agreed to increase the cost of a residents’ ... More >>
Artists From Sister City Exhibit
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 10:49 am | Wellington City Council
Artists from one of Wellington’s Chinese sister cities, Xiamen, will show their work to Wellingtonians at an exhibition that opens on Friday. The group includes painters, calligraphers, a sculptor and an installation artist. They have brought ... More >>
Feedback sought on reserve land classification
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 9:14 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 3 December 2009 Feedback sought on reserve land classification plan Wellington City Council is planning to classify land on the South Coast, Outer Green Belt and some sites in the inner city as reserve to protect them and guide ... More >>
Bike the Bays: helmets compulsory, Lycra optional
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 10:01 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is calling on cyclists of all ages and abilities to pedal their way along the Capital's beautiful waterfront for the annual Bike the Bays on Sunday 13 December. The popular free event is expected to attract more than 1500 ... More >>
Wellington moves to coordinate climate action
Saturday, 28 November 2009, 1:38 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 27 November 2009 Wellington moves to coordinate climate action A proposed draft 2010 Climate Change Action Plan released today will enable the City Council to take a strong lead in local efforts to address climate change. The ... More >>
Library sale on again – bargains galore!
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 10:31 am | Wellington City Council
Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and journals will be on sale at bargain prices when the annual summer sale starts at the Central Library on Tuesday 8 December. More >>
Work to start soon on new artificial sportsfield
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 3:24 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s sporting community can look forward to fewer cancelled games as work on another artificial turf sportsfield gets under way in Newtown next week. Growing demand and changing weather patterns are putting the city’s grass fields under ... More >>
