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Free board blizzard in Civic Square this Saturday

Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council

“This is the finest in fresh, free entertainment,” says City Council Events Co-ordinator Melody Scales. “We’re going to transform Civic Square into a snow-zone and everyone should get along to check out some of New Zealand’s top boarders for free.” More >>

Come and check out the city’s new Arts Centre!

Monday, 25 July 2005, 11:34 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians are invited to come and have a look around the Capital’s new Arts Centre on Saturday 30 July between 1pm and 5pm. More >>

Central-city parade to welcome Michael Campbell

Thursday, 21 July 2005, 7:33 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City will come to a standstill on Friday 29 July for a parade to welcome home and celebrate the success of champion golfer Michael Campbell. More >>

New Arts Centre – Capital’s creative hub - opens

Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 5:49 pm | Wellington City Council

The ground-breaking new Wellington Arts Centre in Abel Smith Street will be opened by Mayor Kerry Prendergast tomorrow (Wednesday 20 July). More >>

Snow Cave" on View at the Wellington Arts Centre

Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 11:12 am | Wellington City Council

Artist Gabby O'Connor's New Installation "Snow Cave" on View at the Wellington Arts Centre Gallery from 20 July to 12 August More >>

Huge rugby weekend - party tips for game day

Thursday, 30 June 2005, 5:05 pm | Wellington City Council

The biggest party ever to hit Wellington is about to start with 65,000 people expected to converge on the city to watch the All Blacks play the British and Irish Lions - and to make sure everyone has a brilliant time, Wellington City Council has a few ... More >>

WCC Annual Plan gives aid to arthritis sufferers

Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 8:57 am | Wellington City Council

A hydrotherapy pool and a smaller dog registration fee increase for responsible dog owners are on the agenda for Wellingtonians following the adoption today of Wellington City Council’s Annual Plan for the next year. More >>

Party Capital gears up for huge weekend

Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 3:39 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington will truly live up to its reputation as the Party Capital this weekend with city-wide music and entertainment planned for the thousands of visitors flocking to the city for the British and Irish Lions vs All Blacks Test Match. More >>

Lions fans ride their campervans into town

Monday, 27 June 2005, 2:37 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians are being encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for campervans on the city’s highways and byways as the British and Irish Lions fans arrive in the city in for this Saturday’s Test Match. More >>

2005/06 Annual Plan invests in Wellington’s future

Thursday, 23 June 2005, 5:18 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has established its Annual Plan for 2005/06 with more than 20 new initiatives designed to highlight Wellington’s environment and help position the city as an exciting tourist destination, while continuing to maintain its key ... More >>

2005/06 Annual Plan invests in Wellington’s future

Thursday, 23 June 2005, 4:54 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has established its Annual Plan for 2005/06 with more than 20 new initiatives designed to highlight Wellington’s environment and help position the city as an exciting tourist destination, while continuing to maintain its key ... More >>

Waste investigators prepare for special operation

Friday, 17 June 2005, 3:33 pm | Wellington City Council

The Council is arming SWAP teams for a special three-week surveillance operation at the city’s landfills, starting on Monday 20 June. More >>

Mass rata planting planned on Tinakori Hill

Friday, 17 June 2005, 2:26 pm | Wellington City Council

More than 7500 northern rata are destined for Tinakori Hill over the next five years and on Sunday 26 June the community can pitch in to plant some of the first 1500. More >>

‘Nagasaki’ tree for Wellington’s Peace Garden

Friday, 17 June 2005, 10:48 am | Wellington City Council

A camphor tree, originating from a tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Nagasaki, is to be planted by Mayor Kerry Prendergast near the Peace Garden in the Wellington Botanic Garden. More >>

Macro Asia: a photography by Aaron Beck

Friday, 17 June 2005, 9:20 am | Wellington City Council

Macro Asia: a photographic exhibition by Aaron Beck Opens at Wellington Arts Centre Gallery on 30 June More >>

Free family event for Lions test fans

Thursday, 16 June 2005, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council

Missed out on tickets to the Lions test? Don’t despair – get yourself tickets to the Big Screen Blackout – a free family event organised by Wellington City Council – and enjoy the test match live on the big screen. More >>

New pit stop for British fans’ campervans

Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 4:59 pm | Wellington City Council

A new Council effluent disposal facility has opened just in time for the expected influx of up to 2000 campervans carrying British and Irish Lions rugby fans – and their chemical toilets. More >>

Wellington puts out the welcome mat for Lions

Monday, 13 June 2005, 4:01 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington is gearing up for a big party when the British and Irish Lions tour hits town on Wednesday. More >>

Wellington boasts biggest TRENZ presence ever

Monday, 13 June 2005, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington boasts biggest TRENZ presence ever Wellington will have its biggest presence ever at this year’s Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (TRENZ). More >>

Orange Day march to celebrate school patrols

Thursday, 9 June 2005, 4:42 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s very own road safety superstars will be dressing in orange and marching through the central city on Friday 17 June to celebrate school patrols and the fantastic job they do. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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