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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 >>
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 >>
