Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 188]
Conference to focus on homelessness
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 4:18 pm | Wellington City Council
A conference highlighting the issue of homelessness in New Zealand is being hosted by Wellington City Council at Te Papa next Monday 3 December. More >>
Get exclusive Christmas gifts at Toi Pōneke
Friday, 23 November 2007, 3:22 pm | Wellington City Council
The gallery at Toi Pōneke, Wellington Arts Centre will welcome art lovers and shoppers alike on 1 December, when studio artists sell their work. More >>
Kura festival to bring Seatoun foreshore alive
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 3:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Te Ra-o-Kupe is the title of a gala festival that is expected to attract thousands to Seatoun this Saturday 24 November. More >>
Kura Festival To Bring Seatoun Foreshore Alive
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 2:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Te Ra-o-Kupe is the title of a gala festival that is expected to attract thousands to Seatoun this Saturday 24 November. More >>
New-look Mt Victoria lookout to be officially open
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council
The new Mt Victoria lookout is to be officially opened by Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast at an early morning celebration on Wednesday (21 November). More >>
Adelaide Road area the focus of new growth study
Friday, 16 November 2007, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council
People who have an interest in the city-end of Adelaide Road and adjacent areas are being asked for their views as Wellington City Council looks at how the area should grow. More >>
The Botanic Garden’s coming up roses
Friday, 16 November 2007, 2:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Botanic Garden is the place to head next weekend to enjoy the city’s largest and most spectacular rose garden at its fragrant best and to let children mix with some farmyard animals. More >>
Midland Park Christmas tree lights up tonight
Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:55 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council yesterday installed an 8m tall Christmas tree in Midland Park and will turn on the lights at 7.30pm tonight (Friday 16 November). More >>
Santa is coming to town this Sunday!
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council Events Coordinator Lauren Fantham says the parade is a great way to welcome the festive season. “This is an opportunity for the whole family to celebrate Christmas and the traditions we enjoy here in Wellington,” she says. More >>
Council buys bush-clad land to add to Town Belt
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 2:58 pm | Wellington City Council
A land purchase by Wellington City Council this week will protect almost a hectare of regenerating bush adjacent to Tinakori Hill in Wadestown. More >>
Mayor invites senior citizens to concert
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 5:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s senior citizens are the guests of honour at the annual Mayoral Day Concert in the Town Hall on Sunday 25 November, at 2pm. More >>
Beckham’s team to star in free training session
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 10:24 am | Wellington City Council
The LA Galaxy football team, featuring David Beckham, will hold a public training session – with free entry - at the Westpac Stadium on Friday 30 November from 11am till 1pm. More >>
Celebrities race to open revamped Newtown Park
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 9:57 am | Wellington City Council
A celebrity 100m sprint will mark the opening of the revamped Newtown Park on Saturday (17 November). More >>
Last chance this year to apply for grants
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 2:52 pm | Wellington City Council
The next round of Wellington City Council grants are upon us. Not-for-profit community groups and organisations are urged to get their applications in by the end of the month. More >>
Wellington to help lead recycling revolution
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 12:13 am | Wellington City Council
Up to 80 recycling bins are to be located in busy parts of central Wellington by the City Council as part of an initiative, funded by the Ministry for the Environment, announced today. More >>
Christmas tree to light up Midland Park
Friday, 9 November 2007, 3:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will be installing an 8m tall Christmas tree in Midland Park on Friday 16 November (weather permitting). More >>
Feedback sought on Central Park upgrade plans
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council
More than $1.2 million is to be spent improving Central Park over the next few years and Wellingtonians now have an opportunity to comment on the upgrade plans before they are finalised. More >>
See wok action at the Beijing Cultural Festival
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council
The Michael Fowler Centre will sizzle with the sound of hot woks this Saturday and Sunday when 30 Beijing chefs take over the Renouf Foyer for public cooking demonstrations. More >>
Wellington Embraces New National Tourism Strategy
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council
The New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 is released today, setting the vision for the development of the country’s tourism industry. Wellington is right there behind it, welcoming a new framework that will help the city steer its own course. More >>
Newlands water main burst – update
Monday, 5 November 2007, 8:23 am | Wellington City Council
City Council engineers working to repair a burst water main in Newlands are expecting to restore water supply about 9am today. More >>
