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Fairy Trina tells tantalising tales at Gardens
Wednesday, 7 January 2009, 3:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s favourite fairy, Fairy Trina, is taking her wand to the Botanic Garden to transform the Sound Shell and surrounding areas into a magical world. For this summer’s spell of fun and enchantment, she will take toddlers and tots through ... More >>
Artists take to the trees at Gardens Magic series
Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 12:24 pm | Wellington City Council
For the first time in the history of the ASB Gardens Magic series, crowds coming in from the Founders entrance to the Botanic Garden will be greeted by public art installations. More >>
Anatomy meets alchemy in Toi Pōneke exhibition
Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 11:47 am | Wellington City Council
Get along to Toi Pōneke Gallery’s next exhibition for a feast of the senses at allotropy by Jeanette Schäring (starts 15 January). More >>
Summer Sounds about to stir the Garden’s Shell
Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 1:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Mark Sunday 11 January in your social calendar – it’s the start of 22 days of free live music at the Botanic Garden’s Soundshell. This year’s ASB Gardens Magic series features Wellington’s finest musicians – some local legends and some just ... More >>
Sing Auld Lang Syne after Lollipop Hour
Monday, 29 December 2008, 11:22 am | Wellington City Council
Both young and old will be entertained when it comes to ringing in the New Year at Civic Square to celebrate another mark of time. Gather your friends and family, and maybe your dancing shoes, and come along for 8pm on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday). More >>
Mt Victoria track network gets a spruce-up
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 1:13 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 18 December 2008 Mt Victoria track network gets a spruce-up Wellingtonians know there’s no better place to get a breathtaking view over the city than from the summit of Mt Victoria. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Mt Victoria ... More >>
Wellingtonians sought for residents' panel on plan
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 12:58 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 18 December 2008 Wellingtonians sought for residents' panel on city plan Wellingtonians with an interest in the city’s future are being asked to consider putting their names forward for a residents’ panel that will provide views ... More >>
Hot town, Summer in the City
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 18 December 2008 Hot town, Summer in the City The much-anticipated NZCT Summer City line-up has finally been released, with many treats in store for Wellingtonians over the coming months. As well as free music at the Botanic Garden, ... More >>
New artwork to celebrate Freyberg Pool façade
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 9:37 am | Wellington City Council
Freyberg Pool is about to have a facelift - from February, Wellington artist Victor Berezovsky will be working on a mural, Portal, to adorn the building's façade. More >>
Fixing the holes where the rain gets in
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 11:50 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 16 December 2008 Fixing the holes where the rain gets in When it rains heavily, stormwater gets into Wellington’s sewerage system – sometimes causing it to overflow into the harbour and Cook Strait – something which absolutely ... More >>
'Enclosed' Basin Reserve flyover option shaping up
Sunday, 14 December 2008, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 13 December 2008 'Enclosed' Basin Reserve flyover option shaping up Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast says the option of a raised road to separate traffic heading around the ... More >>
World’s Biggest Canned Christmas Tree
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 5:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Mission is creating a Christmas tree of a different kind this year, with the Wattie’s World’s Biggest Canned Christmas Tree. More >>
A load of hoopla in the Capital this summer
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 12:04 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 9 December 2008 A load of hoopla in the Capital this summer Young Wellingtonians will be able to shoot hoops with basketball legend Kenny McFadden when the Push Play Summer Streetball Series takes place on courts around the city ... More >>
Waterfront changes aim to clarify design standards
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 10:23 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 9 December 2008 Waterfront changes aim to clarify design standards Wellingtonians will get two months next year to comment on proposed District Plan changes which are designed to give greater clarity about what can be built on the ... More >>
Response from Mayor to Lindsay Shelton's column
Monday, 8 December 2008, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council
I write in clarify a few points in Lindsay Shelton’s column headed ‘Consultation On Waterfront Plans To Be Cut Short - City Council plans to curb public opposition to new waterfront buildings’ (2 December). More >>
Maui's giant catch to be dramatic Capital gateway
Sunday, 7 December 2008, 10:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Long-awaited approval has been given for Hook of Maui and Receding Waters - a dramatic sculptural 'gateway' to central Wellington from the north. More >>
UK artists close downtown street next Sunday
Friday, 5 December 2008, 2:19 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 5 December 2008 UK artists close downtown street next Sunday Stout Street will be closed on Sunday 14 December at the hands of UK artists Heather and Ivan Morison. Their new work will be the latest instalment of the year-long One ... More >>
Mayor corrects misinformation re: airport sale
Thursday, 4 December 2008, 5:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast has moved to correct misinformation that she is proposing Wellington City Council sell its entire stake in Wellington Airport. “I am proposing no such thing – and never would. What I have suggested is that the Council investigate ... More >>
Vehicle ban aims to make party zone safer
Thursday, 4 December 2008, 1:59 pm | Wellington City Council
A trial restricting vehicle access to Blair and Allen streets that starts this week is designed to make things safer for Courtenay Place's late night crowds. More >>
Oriental Bay’s Carter Fountain out for repairs
Thursday, 4 December 2008, 9:58 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 4 December 2008 Oriental Bay’s Carter Fountain out for repairs The Carter Fountain in Oriental Bay is out of action while a faulty motor gets repaired. The fountain was tested in early November as part of routine maintenance ... More >>
