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Festive cheer to round off the year
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 19 November 2008 Festive cheer to round off the year at Toi Pōneke Gallery Looking for something different for Christmas? Pop along to Toi Pōneke Gallery on Abel Smith Street from 6 December for Wonderland, an “alternative art version ... More >>
Money available to help Capital’s future stars
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 2:45 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 18 November 2008 Money available to help Capital’s future sports stars Applications are again sought for Wellington City Council grants available in the coming year to help promising young Wellington sportspeople – and their ... More >>
Major traffic restrictions for Santa Parade Sunday
Friday, 14 November 2008, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council
There will be celebrations throughout the CBD this Sunday when the Tip Top Santa Parade comes to town. The parade starts at 2pm on Sunday at the corner of Lambton Quay and Ballance Street. It will travel down Lambton Quay on to Willis Street, before ... More >>
Newlands Community Centre opens on Monday
Friday, 14 November 2008, 1:16 pm | Wellington City Council
The much-anticipated community centre at Newlands will be blessed at a dawn ceremony tomorrow morning in preparation for its first day of business on Monday. More >>
Funding available to conserve heritage buildings
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 10:25 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 12 November 2008 Funding available to conserve heritage buildings Wellington City Council has money available for projects to protect or restore at-risk heritage-listed buildings in the Capital through the Built Heritage Incentive Fund. The fund is an ... More >>
Residents offered $100 rewards to dob-in a tagger
Friday, 7 November 2008, 11:19 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 7 November 2008 Tawa residents offered $100 rewards to ‘dob-in a tagger’ Tagging and graffiti have become increasingly visible in Tawa over recent months, resulting in a rise in complaints from locals. The Council is taking ... More >>
Reduced loan for Sanctuary after debate
Friday, 7 November 2008, 9:20 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 6 November 2008 Reduced loan for Sanctuary after debate Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast stressed the need for “leadership and discipline” in controlling Council spending during a debate today over increased funding for the ... More >>
Proposed pigeon cull called off
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has decided not to proceed with a proposed cull of the city's pigeon population. More >>
Feedback sought on plan to open mall to buses
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 10:42 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 6 November 2008 Feedback sought on plan to open mall to buses Wellingtonians are being asked what they think about proposed central city changes, including once again allowing buses through Manners Mall. The changes – outlined ... More >>
Tip Top Santa Parade to get city into spirit
Monday, 3 November 2008, 12:28 pm | Wellington City Council
The festive season is just around the corner and this year’s Tip Top Santa Parade is here to help get Wellington into the spirit of the holidays. The parade starts at 2pm on Sunday 16 November at the corner of Lambton Quay and Ballance Street. It ... More >>
Road closures across city for Targa Rally tomorrow
Friday, 31 October 2008, 1:46 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 31 October 2008 Road closures across city for Targa Rally tomorrow The spectacular Targa New Zealand Road Rally is coming to town tomorrow (Saturday 1 November) and high-powered cars, hundreds of participants and support crew are ... More >>
Wellington galleries embrace WelTec graduates
Thursday, 30 October 2008, 3:18 pm | Wellington City Council
From Wednesday 5 November, Toi Pôneke Gallery will be awash with proud parents and friends when WelTec’s Bachelor of Visual Arts graduate exhibitions open to the public. More >>
Sky Show to light up Wellington for Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 29 October 2008 Sky Show to light up Wellington for Guy Fawkes Wellington’s skies will come alive this Guy Fawkes Night as the Pelorus Trust Sky Show returns to the city. World-renowned fireworks maestro Robert McDermott – ... More >>
Capital to host 2011 Taekwon-Do World Champs
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 9:53 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 29 October 2008 Capital to host 2011 Taekwon-Do World Champs Local martial arts fans will be elated with the news that Wellington has won the rights to host the 2011 ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships. Last July, the International ... More >>
Crackdown on dangerous school parking
Tuesday, 28 October 2008, 5:20 pm | Wellington City Council
A recent increase in near-misses - and complaints from principals - has prompted the City Council and Police to start a crackdown on motorists who park on footpaths or otherwise park illegally around local primary schools. More >>
Sewage overflow into the harbour - take care
Friday, 24 October 2008, 5:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Sewage has flowed into Lambton Harbour near Wellington Railway Station following a malfunction involving a private sewer main in the area. More >>
Big traffic restrictions on Guy Fawkes night
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 3:42 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 23 October 2008 Big traffic restrictions on Guy Fawkes night Significant traffic controls will be introduced on Oriental Parade and on Mt Victoria summit this Guy Fawkes night to avoid more of the traffic snarl-ups and delays for emergency ... More >>
FIFA U17 teams to get full-on Welli welcome
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 5:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Brazil, England, Korea Republic and Nigeria are the four teams that’ll be based in Wellington during the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup – and next Tuesday 28 October they’ll get a full-on official welcome to the Capital. More >>
Capital’s cycle season wheels into action
Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
Springtime means many things – cleaning at home, walks in the parks among new blooms and retiring that winter coat for another year. For many Wellingtonians it’s also time to scrub those rusty spokes clean, don the lycra shorts and helmet, get on their ... More >>
'Dob-in a tagger' scheme spreads to Khandallah
Monday, 20 October 2008, 1:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Tagging has recently become a problem in Khandallah and nearby suburbs - that's why local Police and Wellington City Council are introducing their 'dob-in a tagger' reward programme to the area. More >>
