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Tour South-East Asia without leaving Wellington
Monday, 4 August 2008, 12:44 am | Wellington City Council
Many people find the best thing about visiting South-East Asia is the ambience of busy night markets full of delicious food. Now six Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries; Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand ... More >>
Marine Reserve assent applauded by Council
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 5:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Today’s news that the Taputeranga Marine Reserve has received the Governor-General’s assent – and is only weeks from reality – has been welcomed by the Wellington City Council. More >>
Mill Creek: Council recommends fewer turbines
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 9:43 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 30 July 2008 Mill Creek: Council recommends fewer turbines Wellington City Council planners have recommended the proposed Mill Creek wind farm in the Ohariu Valley be given the go-ahead – but with fewer wind turbines. The Council planning ... More >>
TV star Phil Keoghan set to inspire local youth
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 12:49 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 30 July 2008 TV star Phil Keoghan set to inspire local youth Wellington senior college pupils and youth group members next week get the opportunity to meet and be inspired by Phil Keoghan, host of TV’s The Amazing Race, author ... More >>
Chief Executive remuneration review results
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 12:30 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Performance Review Committee has completed its annual review of the performance of Council Chief Executive Garry Poole. More >>
Wellington Launches New Domestic Visitor Campaign
Monday, 21 July 2008, 5:37 pm | Wellington City Council
New Zealand fell in love with ‘Have a Love Affair with Wellington’. Now Positively Wellington Tourism is launching the next iteration of its domestic marketing campaign, inviting New Zealanders to ‘Spoil Yourself in Wellington’. More >>
Wellington zine artist makes home-made history
Monday, 21 July 2008, 12:29 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 21 July 2008 Wellington zine artist makes home-made history Don’t move house, be sure to feed hungry ghosts and keep your sugar bowl full next month. August is the month of the Ghost Festival (15 August) or ‘Chinese Halloween’ ... More >>
Hikitia gets grant towards makeover
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 3:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Scotland lays claim to the Loch Ness monster, however Wellington can truthfully claim to be home to a nautical dinosaur – the heavy lifting floating steam-crane, Hikitia. More >>
STV vs FPP poll in September: are you enrolled?
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 10:42 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians face not one but two major polls this year – and the process is now under way toward the first poll – on whether the Single Transferable Voting (STV) or First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system is used for the 2010 and 2013 ... More >>
$300 grants available for 'green' technology
Monday, 14 July 2008, 4:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is now providing $300 grants to homeowners and developers who wish to install 'green' technology - including solar heaters and small wind turbines - in and around new and retrofitted homes. The Council has set aside a total of $90,000 ... More >>
Council working to improve Wellington rural roads
Monday, 14 July 2008, 12:10 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has been undertaking substantial strengthening and flood-protection work on rural roads on the west side of the city. More >>
Walkwise officers receive Police commendations
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 4:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Four of the City Council’s Walkwise staff have received official Police commendations for their key roles in apprehending an alleged serial arsonist and robber in two separate incidents in central Wellington this year. More >>
Artist brings Beijing to Bolton Street Cottage
Monday, 7 July 2008, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
Chinese artist Ding Jie is looking forward to a big change of scene when she moves from Beijing to Bolton Street Cottage for a couple of months. More >>
Boks on the big screen tomorrow
Friday, 4 July 2008, 2:46 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 4 July 2008 Boks on the big screen tomorrow Not got a ticket for the game this weekend? You can still join the crowd at Queens Wharf for live action on the big screen. All things related to rugby will in fact be broadcast ... More >>
Acting Mayor pleased with convoy response
Friday, 4 July 2008, 12:59 am | Wellington City Council
Acting Wellington Mayor Ian McKinnon congratulated Wellingtonians and truck drivers for their forbearance and consideration during this morning’s truck convoy protest in the capital. More >>
Council approves 24-hour Liquor Control bylaw
Friday, 27 June 2008, 4:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has approved the extension of the existing Liquor Control bylaw to include a 24-hour liquor ban in the central city. The amended bylaw will take effect from Thursday 31 July. More >>
Council approves 5.18% average real rates increase
Friday, 27 June 2008, 4:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today approved its Annual Plan for the coming financial year, which will result in an average real rates increase of 5.18 percent, after allowing for growth in the ratepayer base. More >>
Supergrans to the rescue
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 1:46 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 26 June 2008 Supergrans to the rescue Supergrans might not have x-ray vision or the ability to fly, but they are making a world of difference to many people throughout New Zealand. Supergrans is a community organisation that provides ... More >>
Ward clinic pilot continues in Lambton Ward
Monday, 23 June 2008, 11:53 am | Wellington City Council
Lambton ward residents will have an opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues they have with Mayor Kerry Prendergast and their ward Councillors this coming Saturday. More >>
Dog owners reminded to register by 1 July
Monday, 23 June 2008, 10:27 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s 8500 dog owners are reminded that this year’s dog registration fees are due by 1 July. More >>
