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Divers take anti-litter plunge on 19 September
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 4:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Scuba divers are to take the plunge into Wellington Harbour just off Taranaki Street Wharf on Saturday 19 September to do their bit to help clean up coastal and harbour waters as part of Conservation Week (13-20 September). Divers from Porirua-based ... More >>
Leap into the light with Spring Festival
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 11:55 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 9 September 2009 Leap into the light with Spring Festival Shake off the recession blues and the long winter by immersing your senses in the glorious spring flowers, colour and fragrance of Wellington’s annual Spring Festival. ... More >>
PM launches project to recognise Wgtn as capital
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
The Prime Minister, Hon John Key, and Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast today launched The Capital City Initiative – Our Extraordinary Democracy, a collaborative project aimed at celebrating Wellington’s status as our Capital City, and the role that ... More >>
‘Big jolt’ a wake-up call for Wellingtonians
Friday, 28 August 2009, 4:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s City Council's new Emergency Preparedness Manager says this morning’s magnitude-5.2 earthquake was a “very suitable wake-up call” for Wellingtonians to be prepared for a very large quake or other big emergency. “Really this morning’s ... More >>
Photographer courts dancers for sculptural exhibit
Friday, 28 August 2009, 10:37 am | Wellington City Council
You’ve seen the statue of David – or at least from your history books. Head to Toi Pōneke Gallery from 14 September and you’ll see dance photography reminiscent of the detail-rich statues and sculptures of the Renaissance. Stephen A’Court’s ... More >>
Mayor to honour arts centre founders
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 4:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Jenny and Jim Stevenson, founders of Wellington Performing Arts Centre, are to be honoured by Mayor Kerry Prendergast tomorrow (Weds 26 August). The Stevensons, who saw the centre they founded in a couple rooms above a commercial building in Newtown ... More >>
Chorophobics need not apply
Monday, 17 August 2009, 12:19 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 17 August 2009 Chorophobics need not apply Wellington City Council is encouraging people of all ages, shapes and sizes to put on their leotards and hit the dance floor for the 13th annual Dance Your Socks Off! Festival. Running ... More >>
Accessible housing design winner announced
Monday, 3 August 2009, 3:21 pm | Wellington City Council
It’s been decided – the winner of the City Council’s Accessible Wellington Design Competition is Nelson-based architect, Richard Carver. More >>
Textiles meet mythology and jewellery
Monday, 3 August 2009, 3:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Toi Pōneke’s next exhibition, entitled Thought and Memory, will delight gallery visitors with a stunning array of work – and it’ll also be a great opportunity to pick up some fabulous jewellery designed and made by locals. Vaune Mason, Annie ... More >>
Pollution levels in harbour drop dramatically
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 2:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Water quality in the harbour and around Wellington’s coast has been steadily improving in recent years as a result of hundreds of millions of dollars’ investment in infrastructure upgrades, says Wellington City Council Environment Portfolio Leader Celia Wade-Brown. More >>
Pitches secure Basin Reserve’s test status
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 10:08 am | Wellington City Council
Work has begun on the construction of 10 off-field practice pitches at the Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve that are expected to be completed in time for next year’s Australian test match. Wellington City Council is funding the $450,000 project, ... More >>
Social housing upgrade: work starts, plans unveil
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 1:50 pm | Wellington City Council
Construction has started at Newtown’s Te Ara Hou Flats, the first Wellington City Council housing complex to be improved under a massive upgrade that’s a joint initiative between the Council and the Government. More >>
Final call for Council grants applications
Tuesday, 21 July 2009, 9:55 am | Wellington City Council
MEDIA ADVISORY 21 July 2008 Final call for Council grants applications Wellington City Council is calling on local community groups to get their applications in for the next round of General Grants which closes on Friday 31 July. Each year the ... More >>
New appointments to key Capital organisations
Monday, 20 July 2009, 2:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has made a number of appointments, and reappointments, to key organisations in the city. The appointments were confirmed at the Council’s meeting on 29 June. More >>
Mayor pays tribute to Te Papa CEO
Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 4:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast has paid tribute to Te Papa Chief Executive Seddon Bennington, who died while tramping over the weekend. “My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of Seddon and his tramping partner. Our ... More >>
Mayor welcomes winning Canada to Wellington
Sunday, 12 July 2009, 6:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast says Canada’s big Rugby World Cup qualifying win over the United States today means another piece has fallen into place for what is shaping up to be a fantastic few weeks of competition in Wellington in 2011. More >>
Mayor launches hunt for the heroes among us
Saturday, 11 July 2009, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 10 July 2009 Mayor launches hunt for the heroes among us The hunt is on for Wellington’s real-life heroes. Mayor Kerry Prendergast has launched the fifth Safety in the City awards, which seek to recognise Wellingtonians who have ... More >>
Forgotten spaces brought back to life
Monday, 6 July 2009, 10:06 am | Wellington City Council
After causing a stir with a series of public photographic installations throughout Christchurch, Wellington-based artist James Voller will exhibit the results with Forgotten Space Remembered at Toi Pōneke Gallery from 17 July. More >>
Council Chief Executive performance review results
Friday, 3 July 2009, 12:15 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. More >>
Owhiro Bay upgrade project bags a hat-trick
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 4:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Owhiro Bay entrance upgrade has won its third award – a Merit award in the Special Purpose category at the Property Council New Zealand Awards. More >>
