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Arbor Day planting to be a dual celebration
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 9:58 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council's Arbor Day planting on Thursday 5 June will be a dual celebration this year, marking World Environment Day 2008 and Arbor Day. More >>
City's new Natural Cemetery to be opened
Friday, 30 May 2008, 4:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington's new Natural Cemetery - part of Makara Cemetery - will be officially opened by Mayor Kerry Prendergast next week. The opening will happen at the site on Tuesday 3 June at 3pm and media are welcome to attend More >>
Months of free music to come at the Town Hall
Friday, 30 May 2008, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council
There are some Wellingtonians who are happy to welcome winter - because they are fans of the annual free series of organ recitals that take place at Wellington Town Hall. More >>
Wellington behind World Environment Day, 5 June
Friday, 30 May 2008, 10:49 am | Wellington City Council
A free ‘eco party’ featuring Sam Flynn Scott and Open Souls, tours of the tip and ‘eco homes’, and an Arbor Day planting of 5000 native plants involving 200 school children, will mark the week of World Environment Day 2008 in Wellington. More >>
Packed schedule as Wellington celebrates Matariki
Friday, 30 May 2008, 12:50 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington is set to celebrate Matariki (Mâori New Year) in style with a jam-packed festival of events. More >>
New fitness trail opens at revamped Karori Park
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 3:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Users of Karori Park can now improve their strength and fitness on exercise equipment installed on a fitness trial around the park, courtesy of the Karori Primary Health Organisation (PHO). More >>
Karori Town Centre receives finishing touches
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 3:43 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 22 May 2008 Karori Town Centre receives finishing touches The $5 million Karori Town Centre project is now complete following the opening of a new landscaped accessway from Karori Road to the Community Centre. The main ... More >>
Light up and be seen this winter
Monday, 19 May 2008, 4:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Winter is just weeks away, and this can mean dark and dangerous roads for the city’s cyclists. The Council is urging cyclists to take care by using reflective gear and lights and are helping out by providing discounted vouchers. More >>
Mayoral clinic pilot continues in Eastern ward
Monday, 19 May 2008, 12:05 am | Wellington City Council
Eastern suburb residents are invited to meet Mayor Kerry Prendergast and local ward councillors at a Saturday morning ward clinic this Saturday, 24 May. The clinic is the second to be held in a year-long pilot that provides an opportunity for residents ... More >>
Last chance to comment on Draft Annual Plan
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 3:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians have until next Monday to comment on the proposals included in Wellington City Council’s Draft Annual Plan. Consultation on the plan began in mid-April and feedback is required by 5pm on Monday 19 May. More >>
Nursery open day the place to go for plants
Friday, 9 May 2008, 12:28 am | Wellington City Council
Nursery open day the place to go for plants and advice Wellington City Council parks staff have over a decade of experience getting native plants to grow on Wellington hillsides, streamsides and coastal areas, and will share what they have learnt at ... More >>
Council recommends draft plan for consultation
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 12:36 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday agreed to forward the draft Ngauranga to the Airport Corridor Plan to the Regional Land Transport Committee for its consideration and further public consultation. More >>
Sewage overflows - steer clear of South Coast
Friday, 2 May 2008, 5:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Swimmers and surfers are advised to stay away if possible from the South Coast for at least the next 24 hours following sewage overflows resulting from the heavy rain yesterday. More >>
New Zealand gets a Chinese watercolour treatment
Friday, 2 May 2008, 3:38 pm | Wellington City Council
A blend of traditional Chinese watercolours and elements of New Zealand landscapes by Wei Wu will adorn the walls of Toi Pōneke Gallery from next week (9 May). In this exhibition, Splendour and Serenity: Chinese Modern Colour Paintings, Wei Wu’s ... More >>
See Whales: Tohorā for free at Te Papa
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 6:29 pm | Wellington City Council
For one day only, Wellington city residents and ratepayers have a chance to see a breathtaking exhibition that explores the world of whales for free at Te Papa. More >>
Kelburn Park Fountain to be lit for longer
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 5:54 pm | Wellington City Council
The Kelburn Park Fountain – and its spectacular multicoloured light-show – is to run for longer each night as winter draws in. From today (1 May), the fountain will run for three hours every night, instead of one hour as currently scheduled. More >>
Mayoral ward clinics launched
Monday, 28 April 2008, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington residents are invited to meet Mayor Kerry Prendergast and their local ward councillors at a series of Saturday morning ward clinics starting in the Southern Ward this Saturday 3 May. More >>
Bold New Approach To Residential Growth
Sunday, 27 April 2008, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 25 April 2008 Infill housing: targeted areas proposed for development Wellington City Council is proposing a bold new approach to managing future residential growth in the city. The approach, based on ‘areas of change’ and ‘areas ... More >>
Tawa Music Festival gets cash boost
Monday, 21 April 2008, 1:06 pm | Wellington City Council
The Tawa Schools and Community Music Festival, in which up to 800 talented young people will perform, has received $4000 from the Council as part of the Tawa Community Grants allocations. More >>
Weekly Council Update - 17 April 2008
Friday, 18 April 2008, 11:40 am | Wellington City Council
Here are the decisions of Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee – 17 April 2008. More >>
