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Meeting to discuss Lyall Bay proposals
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 1:12 pm | Wellington City Council
A meeting of the Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay-Rongotai Progressive (Residents) Association next Tuesday 31 March will give locals a chance to discuss several developments and issues in the area. More >>
Waxing lyrical at Earth Hour Unplugged
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 10:13 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington musicians are joining forces with local environmentalists to show their support for global action against climate change at Earth Hour Unplugged – a candlelit concert in Civic Square this Saturday night (28 March). Organised by local musicians ... More >>
Wellington going dark for Earth Hour
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 12:34 pm | Wellington City Council
With four days to go to the big day, there’s plenty going on in Wellington for Earth Hour. More >>
Views sought over with Te Raekaihau Point upgrade
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 11:53 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 24 March 2009 Views sought to help with Te Raekaihau Point upgrade Te Raekaihau Point between Houghton and Lyall bays is in for some restoration and beautification courtesy of the Plimmer Bequest and Wellingtonians can get involved ... More >>
Mayor to open Newlands Community Centre
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 11:51 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor to open Newlands Community Centre Newlands’ first community centre will be officially opened this Saturday 28 March by Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast. The official opening at 9.15am will be followed by a day of family entertainment, ... More >>
Deadline for grants applications fast approaching
Monday, 23 March 2009, 10:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is urging not-for-profit community groups and organisations undertaking projects that benefit the city socially, culturally, economically or environmentally to get their applications in for the next round of general grants ... More >>
Billy Apple gets to the core of Henry Moore
Friday, 20 March 2009, 4:12 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 20 March 2009 Billy Apple gets to the core of Henry Moore sculpture Fans of the Henry Moore sculpture Bronze Form should make it their business to head to its location next Saturday (28 March). The sculpture will be the subject ... More >>
Low-energy light bulbs for library users
Friday, 20 March 2009, 2:09 pm | Wellington City Council
From Wednesday next week, Wellington City Library users will go home with more than just their book or magazine – they’ll get a free energy-efficient Ecobulb light bulb courtesy of Energy Mad, as part of the City Council’s Earth Hour promotions. More >>
$16,250 grant for pioneering Plischke building
Friday, 20 March 2009, 9:14 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 19 March 2009 $16,250 grant for pioneering Plischke building New Zealand’s first Modernist office building, and several other well known local buildings, received funding Wellington City Council’s Built Heritage Incentive Fund, and time ... More >>
Creative thinking caps on for Willis Street art
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 4:24 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 17 March 2009 Get your creative thinking caps on for Willis Street art Fancy having your artwork seen by thousands of people every day? Now’s your chance. The Willis Central building (just across the road from Chews Lane) is ... More >>
Culture Kicks celebrate beautiful game next week
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 10:11 am | Wellington City Council
Football fans! Block out your calendars for next weekend – Wellington’s very-own international world cup is heading to Martin Luckie Park on Sunday 29 March. More >>
Wellington switching off for Earth Hour
Monday, 16 March 2009, 10:40 am | Wellington City Council
With just under two weeks to go to Earth Hour, Wellington hospitality businesses including Fidels Cafe, the Welsh Dragon Bar and Café Italiano are planning to light up the candles on Saturday 28 March at 8.30pm. More >>
Council keeps likely rate rise below 4 percent
Friday, 13 March 2009, 5:17 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 13 March 2009 Council keeps likely rate rise below 4 percent Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday agreed to a draft long term plan that if approved will result in a 3.67 percent increase in the total rates take ... More >>
Capital gets fair share of RWC 2011 matches
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 5:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast says she is delighted with the number and selection of matches allocated to the Capital during Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Studios up for grabs at Toi Pōneke Arts Centre
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 2:04 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 12 March 2009 Studios up for grabs at Toi Pōneke Arts Centre This May, a number of studios will become available to rent at Toi Pōneke Arts Centre on Abel Smith ... More >>
Getting hands dirty in name of race relations
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 2:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Libraries around Wellington will be full of adults and children getting their hands dirty to make friendly armies of clay people next week. It’s all in aid of Earth People, which celebrates Race Relations Day (21 March). More >>
New community space for Wadestown
Monday, 9 March 2009, 3:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Wadestown residents will soon have a new place to call home for their community meetings, events and information. More >>
Plan aims to keep Wellington affordable and vibra
Friday, 6 March 2009, 3:39 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 6 March 2009 Plan aims to keep Wellington affordable and vibrant When Wellington City Councillors meet next week to decide on the contents of the draft Long Term Council Community Plan, they will be working to achieve a balance ... More >>
Pedestrians need to pay attention
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 10:52 am | Wellington City Council
A pedestrian safety campaign – showing how easy it is to be distracted into finding yourself in an unsafe situation – will be launched on Monday by Wellington City Council. More >>
Stirring Sri Lankan drama gets cash boost
Monday, 2 March 2009, 12:51 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is urging anyone with an artistic endeavour up their sleeve to get an application in for the next round of the Creative Communities local funding scheme – which closes on Tuesday 31 March. More >>
