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Teachers are doing it for themselves

Thursday, 16 April 2009, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 16 April 2009 Teachers are doing it for themselves A group of Wellington art teachers have found the time amid their hectic schedules to exhibit their own work ... More >>

Indoor Community Sports Centre review

Thursday, 16 April 2009, 12:46 pm | Wellington City Council

An independent wide-ranging review into Wellington's proposed Indoor Community Sports Centre has confirmed Cobham Drive Park as the preferred site. More >>

Feedback sought on city’s draft long-term plan

Thursday, 16 April 2009, 10:37 am | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 16 April 2009 Feedback sought on city’s draft long-term plan We all know Wellington is a great city, but how can we keep it that way? How can we retain the special character that makes people want to live and do business here? ... More >>

Mayor welcomes backing for Cobham sports centre

Thursday, 16 April 2009, 10:00 am | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 15 April 2009 Mayor welcomes review backing for Cobham sports centre Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast has welcomed the review report from Sir John Anderson confirming Cobham Park as the best site for the Indoor Community Sports Centre. “While ... More >>

Wgtn's apartment dwellers reveal their secret

Tuesday, 14 April 2009, 9:51 am | Wellington City Council

A City Council survey of apartment dwellers has, for the first time, given something of answer to the question: just who are all these people who’ve moved into central Wellington? The survey results shed more light on the makeup of the distinct community ... More >>

Wellington the best place to live, survey reveals

Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians have the best quality of life in New Zealand, according to a national survey released today. More >>

Astronomical fun at Wellington’s Central Library

Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 11:15 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians will be seeing stars this weekend, as the Central Library celebrates 100 Hours of Astronomy – part of the International Year of Astronomy – in style. More >>

Draft plan aims to help Wellington retain its edge

Friday, 27 March 2009, 2:18 pm | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 27 March 2009 Draft plan aims to help Wellington retain its ‘edge’ Wellington City Council’s draft long term plan, which was finalised for consultation last night, aims to keep rates affordable while ensuring the city retains its competitive ... More >>

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 >>