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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 >>
College Street sewer upgrade
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 4:47 pm | Wellington City Council
An upgrade of the sewer and stormwater mains in College Street and Cambridge Terrace is due to start this Monday (7 April). More >>
Painter exhibits photography of a different kind
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 2:41 pm | Wellington City Council
One of Toi Pōneke’s inaugural studio artists, Naomi Clements, will exhibit the culmination of a year’s work, Snapshot, at the gallery on Abel Smith Street from next Friday (11 April). More >>
Council confirms draft plan for consultation
Monday, 31 March 2008, 4:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has confirmed its 2008/09 Draft Annual Plan – the first since the Council signed up to its vision for a carbon neutral Wellington. More >>
Feedback sought on liquor bylaw extension
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 5:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today agreed to consult the public on a proposal to extend its liquor control bylaw. The bylaw control currently runs from 5pm each Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 8am each following day in Wellington’s central city, ... More >>
Football glitz and glamour to hit Wellington
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:53 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington has been selected to host the Official Draw for the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on June 1 at New Zealand's renowned national museum Te Papa. The glittering event is expected to attract high profile attendees from some of FIFA's ... More >>
NZ’s first energy saving helpline opens here
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 11:57 am | Wellington City Council
Administered by the Sustainability Trust, the phone line will provide free, independent professional advice for people wanting to discuss their home energy needs. It is available to householders in Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Waikanae and Kapiti Coast ... More >>
Building changes will ‘swing pendulum back’
Wednesday, 26 March 2008, 9:48 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is pleased at the proposed changes to building industry rules announced today by the Government. “The pendulum had swung too far – after more than a decade of deregulation and a too-far, too-fast approach that led to leaky ... More >>
Hot-air balloons set to light up Oriental Bay
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 4:19 pm | Wellington City Council
This Easter Sunday, up to 16 hot-air balloons will be inflated - weather permitting - on Oriental Bay Beach, providing a stunning sunset spectacle. The balloons are being brought to Wellington as part of the ‘Lift off Levin’ balloon festival ... More >>
Community to participate in Adelaide Road workshop
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 10:46 am | Wellington City Council
The future shape and feel of the city-end of Adelaide Road will be the focus for a team of designers and planners who will get together with the community in a few weeks’ time to come up with a draft plan for the area. More >>
Football fever hits Wellington
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 12:46 am | Wellington City Council
Gather the troops and head down to Martin Luckie Park next weekend (29 March) for a day of football, food and festivities as Wellington’s own mini-world cup gets in gear. More >>
Likely rate rise kept to 5.1 percent despite costs
Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 3:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday agreed to a range of new initiatives and other changes that if approved will result in an average real rates increase of 5.1 percent. More >>
Power boats to make a big splash in Wellington
Monday, 10 March 2008, 11:22 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington is set to host one of the fastest and most exhilarating water sports events on Saturday 15 March. The Wellington Offshore Power Boat Race will see more than 35 boats complete a high-speed course around Wellington Harbour in round four of ... More >>
Helicopter to help in hazardous tree removals
Friday, 7 March 2008, 4:51 pm | Wellington City Council
A helicopter is to be used next week to help remove five hazardous trees from the steep bank above the road into the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and two old pines in Kelburn Park. More >>
Come for a nice stroll at the Landfill!
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 11:54 am | Wellington City Council
This Saturday 8 March Wellingtonians have a chance to see the inner workings of one of our city’s most crucial pieces of infrastructure. The Stepping Out! Landfill Walk is a rare opportunity to explore the Southern Landfill. More >>
Take part in making art at Toi Pōneke
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 10:15 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are invited to join an interactive exhibition at Toi Pōneke from Thursday 13 March while a group of installation artists transform the gallery into their own giant workbook. More >>
Solo race recce team sails into Capital tomorrow
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 1:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Fresh from the Southern Ocean, a French reconnaissance team is expected to sail into Wellington tomorrow (Thursday) as part of preparations for the first SolOceans single-handed round-the-world yacht race in 2009. More >>
