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Fine tune your fibre crafts
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 4:11 pm | Wellington City Council
If you want to join the growing numbers of people enjoying the renaissance in hand crafts, then head along to Johnsonville Uniting Church this Saturday (18 August) for ‘Rediscover Fibre Day’, hosted by the Onslow Fibrecrafts Guild. More >>
She'll be right for thirsty dogs in Oriental Bay
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 2:50 pm | Wellington City Council
If a dog works up a thirst while out promenading on Oriental Parade then relief is now at hand – in the shape of a large scallop shell. More >>
Smooth sailing ahead for dinghy world champs
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 4:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington has won the rights to host yet another significant event with the city announced as the venue for the 2010 World OK Dinghy Championships. More >>
Pond work will give ducks more room to manoeuvre
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 11:16 am | Wellington City Council
Ducks that frequent the Botanic Garden duck pond will soon have deeper water to revel in. More >>
Your Weekly Council Update
Friday, 10 August 2007, 4:53 pm | Wellington City Council
Agreed to publicly notify District Plan Change 58, which proposes the addition of 16 buildings, one object and two heritage areas to the District Plan Heritage Inventory List. While the Council considered the objections of several building owners who ... More >>
Johnsonville sewer upgrade moves on to motorway
Friday, 10 August 2007, 2:38 pm | Wellington City Council
Motorists using the Johnsonville south exit onto State Highway 1 will need to take extra care when work begins on stage two of the Johnsonville sewer upgrade next week. More >>
Wellington Tempts Aussies with a Great Package
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 2:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington is about to ramp up its Australian consumer campaign again – and its neighbouring regions are part of the package. More >>
Exceptional minds encouraged at Newtown school
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council
An advanced learning facility for bright young minds was introduced to Newtown School last May, with the help of the Charles Hayward Izard Bequest, a trust administered by Wellington City Council to assist charitable causes More >>
Mayor to pay tribute to fallen war hero
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 12:57 am | Wellington City Council
Pilot Officer James Stellin’s heroic last act will be commemorated by Mayor Kerry Prendergast at a special ceremony at Stellin Memorial Park in Northland on Sunday 19 August. More >>
NZCT To The Rescue With Dragon Boat Bail-out
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 5:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The New Zealand Community Trust has come to the rescue of the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival – a key feature of Wellington’s summer events calendar. More >>
Council calls for safety award nominations
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 11:15 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is calling for nominations for the city’s annual Safety in the City Awards. The awards honour people and organisations in the community who have shown bravery and courage, dedication and passion, outstanding community spirit ... More >>
Little blue penguin housing project
Monday, 6 August 2007, 2:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Budding young builders are urged to come to the Island Bay Surf Club this Sunday 12 August and celebrate Conservation Week by lending their hand to the construction of nest boxes for little blue penguins on Matiu/Somes Island. More >>
Otari open day and plant sale on next weekend
Friday, 3 August 2007, 4:36 pm | Wellington City Council
Great plants to buy, guided walks, live bugs and a cooking demonstration of gourmet tramping delights are just some of the attractions at this year’s Otari-Wilton’s Bush open day on Saturday 11 August. More >>
Take a stand for the Pacific community
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 12:20 am | Wellington City Council
Members of Wellington city’s Pacific community are encouraged to stand for election for Wellington City Council’s Pacific Advisory Group (PAG) this month. More >>
Horticulturists to work their magic
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 3:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Botanic Garden is holding the annual Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year competition next Wednesday (8 August), and the public is invited to come along and watch the competitors don their gloves and get pruning. More >>
Icy images celebrate ancient winter tradition
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:32 am | Wellington City Council
A small ice-fishing village in one of Canada’s most alluring landscapes is the focus of Ice Prints by Helen Verbanz, the next exhibition at Toi Pōneke Gallery. More >>
Sister City relationship blossoms at Thorndon park
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 1:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Twenty-eight stunning Japanese cherry blossom trees will soon be the centrepiece of the new Sakai Cherry Walk garden at Katherine Mansfield Park. The opening ceremony will take place this Saturday (4 August). More >>
Vote for the Wellington you want at the World Cup!
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 11:53 am | Wellington City Council
Rugby lovers heading to France for the Rugby World Cup need not worry about missing out on voting in October’s Wellington City Council elections. You can have your voting paper sent to you overseas! More >>
Nominations open for City Council candidates
Monday, 30 July 2007, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council
Do you want to make a difference? Then this year’s Wellington City Council elections in October are your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in the future of your community. More >>
Have your say on Tinakori Hill landscape plans
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 10:48 am | Wellington City Council
Draft landscape plans have been developed for parts of Tinakori Hill and people now have an opportunity to take a look and comment on them. More >>
