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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 >>
Capital's planning rules proposed for big shakeup
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 3:56 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are to be asked to contribute to a proposed comprehensive shakeup of the District Plan - the Capital's town-planning rulebook. More >>
Free wheelin’ fun on Wellington waterfront
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 12:58 pm | Wellington City Council
The Council is encouraging cyclists of all ages and abilities to get on their bikes and explore the Capital’s beautiful coastline when the annual Lion Foundation Bike the Bays takes place on Sunday 14 December. More >>
Signs of the time:artists confront Courtenay Place
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 10:57 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s popular party strip will face signs of a different kind when a new installation fills the Courtenay Place Park light boxes from Wednesday 17 December. Give us a sign, commissioned by City Gallery Wellington, features the work of seven ... More >>
Councillors approve new policies on walking
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 2:19 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has adopted three new policies aimed at improving conditions for walkers and cyclists across the city. The Walking, Cycling and Track Recreation Activities policies were approved by the Council at their meeting last week. Councillor ... More >>
Revellers encouraged to ‘stay safe’ this Christmas
Monday, 1 December 2008, 1:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council, the Police and ACC have launched their joint ‘Safe in the City’ campaign – urging young revellers not to put themselves at risk over the festive season. The campaign is specifically focussed on young women, asking ... More >>
Successful start to Tawa ‘dob-in a tagger’ scheme
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 1:55 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 26 November 2008 Successful start to Tawa ‘dob-in a tagger’ scheme Wellington City Council’s new ‘dob-in a tagger’ scheme in Tawa is off to a successful start. As a result of the scheme Police received tip-offs regarding ... More >>
Wellington Botanic Garden is coming up roses
Friday, 21 November 2008, 9:37 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Botanic Garden’s Rose Festival (Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 November) is the place to head to enjoy the best roses in town. More >>
Environment enthusiasts sought for advisory group
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 2:19 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 19 November 2008 Environment enthusiasts sought for advisory group Wellington's Environmental Reference Group, which advises the Council on the management of the city's natural environment and environmental policies, is looking for more ... More >>
