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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 >>

Go to town with your recycling

Friday, 18 April 2008, 11:38 am | Wellington City Council

Recycling bins are popping up around the central city thanks to the help of Wellington City Council and the Ministry for the Environment. Wellington has been chosen to pilot the recycling scheme along with three other councils: Kaikoura, Christchurch ... More >>

Consultation begins on Draft Annual Plan

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council

A range of climate change initiatives and some city safety and sportsfield improvements are among the things that Wellingtonians can comment on in this year’s Draft Annual Plan 2008/09. More >>

Council to investigate ways to improve broadband

Monday, 14 April 2008, 2:11 pm | Wellington City Council

Making use of existing city pipes and laying new ducting for fibre-optic cable while other work is carried out are two of the low cost options Wellington City Council will investigate as part of its bid to improve community access to fast, affordable ... More >>

Just who are all these apartment dwellers?

Thursday, 10 April 2008, 12:41 am | Wellington City Council

NEWS RELEASE 10 April 2008 Just who are all these apartment dwellers? A survey of central-city apartment dwellers is to be launched by the Wellington City Council this week. It aims to achieve a much better understanding of the distinct community ... More >>