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Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 189]

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 >>

Wellington sky explodes with colour for Guy Fawkes

Friday, 2 November 2007, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council

One of Wellington’s most colourful events, the Pelorus Trust Sky Show, returns to Wellington on Monday 5 November. More >>

Fireworks beamed across the planet

Thursday, 1 November 2007, 4:40 pm | Wellington City Council

Up to 100,000 Wellingtonians are expected to descend upon the central city on Monday evening for the Pelorus Trust Sky Show, but for those who won’t be able to make it, the MetService will make the display accessible to all internet users. More >>

Recreating the surface at Toi Pōneke

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 9:32 am | Wellington City Council

Paintings on the straight and narrow will be on display at Toi Pōneke Gallery from 8 November, when Gill Newland opens her exhibition SurfaceWorks. More >>

Jewellery makers’ explore miscommunication

Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 10:32 am | Wellington City Council

Toi Pōneke Gallery will soon be covered in a plethora of “communication theory by design” by local jewellery makers, Decoy Studios. More >>

Feedback sought on South Coast reserve land plan

Monday, 29 October 2007, 10:36 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council plans to declare some of its freehold land on the South Coast as reserve and is seeking feedback on the various reserve classifications proposed. More >>

Irish President to unveil plaque

Friday, 26 October 2007, 5:07 pm | Wellington City Council

Irish President Mary McAleese will be in the capital on Tuesday 30 October to unveil a plaque in Frank Kitts Park. More >>

Convention Centre leads with environmental action

Wednesday, 24 October 2007, 4:54 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington Convention Centre has embraced environmental sustainability by becoming the first conference and events venue in New Zealand to achieve the ISO 14001 series of environmental standards. More >>

Migration to be commemorated at Waitangi Park

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 4:05 pm | Wellington City Council

Migration to be commemorated at Waitangi Park More >>

Have your say about indoor sports centre design

Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 3:36 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is giving the community a chance to find out what the Indoor Community Sports Centre at Kilbirnie will look like and to hear the latest information about what impact the Centre is likely to have on traffic in the area. The resulting ... More >>

Final audited election results for Wellington

Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council Electoral Officer Ross Bly has declared the final election results for Wellington City Council. More >>

Get on your bike this summer

Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 11:45 am | Wellington City Council

Jump on your bike and celebrate Wellington City Council’s Cycle into Summer programme with the Bike the Bays family bike ride and a cycle into the city day. More >>

Convention Centre leads with environmental action

Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 12:41 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington Convention Centre has embraced environmental sustainability by becoming the first conference and events venue in New Zealand to achieve the ISO 14001 series of environmental standards. More >>

Big Crane Erection To Block Central-City Traffic

Friday, 12 October 2007, 8:09 am | Wellington City Council

Motorists are advised that a section of Victoria Street in Wellington’s CBD will be closed to all traffic – except for the morning and evening rush hours tomorrow (Friday) - to allow the erection of a large construction crane. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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