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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 >>
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 >>
