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Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 199]

Take a walk on the Wilde side

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 4:21 pm | Wellington City Council

From today taking on a walk on the wild side will have new meaning for the thousands of people attending games and events at the Westpac Stadium. More >>

Are you crazy? Join us for a dip this weekend!

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 3:39 pm | Wellington City Council

The region’s biggest and best midwinter plunge is on again at Freyberg Beach on Sunday 12 June. More >>

Southern Landfill tours back by demand

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 10:40 am | Wellington City Council

The terrain is rough, the scenery is an acquired taste, and it’s not for the faint-hearted – so it might seem an unlikely place for Wellington City Council’s new hit walking tour. More >>

How to vaccinate a lion – it’s easy!

Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 1:50 pm | Wellington City Council

Bribing your cat to swallow medicine may seem like a difficult task, but for Wellington Zoo’s animal conditioning and veterinary teams, vaccinating lion cubs Zulu and Malik is an entirely different kettle of fish. More >>

Mayor stands aside from discussion

Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 2:46 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast has stood aside from discussions and debate on two policies and parts of the Draft Annual Plan because of a perceived conflict of interest. More >>

Young Voices Fill the New Wellington Arts Centre

Monday, 30 May 2005, 9:57 am | Wellington City Council

Local music educator Sharon Thorburn invites Wellington's young creative people to participate in a major new musical initiative More >>

Council designers win gold for creativity

Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 10:54 am | Wellington City Council

The brightly packaged Books to Babies gifts – now being slobbered over by many of the city’s newest residents – have won Wellington City Council’s designers and their printers a gold medal and a “highly commended” award from the design and print industry. More >>

Council welcomes Budget housing allocation

Thursday, 19 May 2005, 5:04 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has welcomed today’s Budget provision of $440,000 to Housing New Zealand Corporation for joint work on the long-term sustainability of the Council’s 2300-unit housing stock. More >>

Mercury falls, thanks to Council controls

Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 9:17 am | Wellington City Council

The amount of potentially toxic mercury being washed down the drain from dental surgeries has been cut by two-thirds, thanks to tighter controls on its disposal. More >>

Council olive oil wins gold medal

Tuesday, 17 May 2005, 3:19 pm | Wellington City Council

The streets of Mt Victoria are now lined in gold thanks to the fruits of the city’s olive trees. More >>

Senior citizens invited to free Mayoral Concert

Monday, 16 May 2005, 4:46 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s senior citizens are invited to attend the second annual Mayoral Day celebration, a free variety concert on Sunday 22 May, hosted by Mayor Kerry Prendergast. More >>

Call for over-the-top Excessive Accessories

Monday, 16 May 2005, 11:48 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has developed a WOW® accessories competition to complement the magnificent Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show and is calling for entries. The accessories will feature in a colourful and imaginative street parade on Friday ... More >>

WCC Correction To V8 Consideration Date

Monday, 16 May 2005, 9:09 am | Wellington City Council

The release sent out this afternoon said the latest report on the V8 supercars will be considered by City Councillors on 25 May. More >>

Call for over-the-top Excessive Accessories

Monday, 16 May 2005, 12:11 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has developed a WOW® accessories competition to complement the magnificent Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show and is calling for entries. The accessories will feature in a colourful and imaginative street parade on Friday ... More >>

Report recommends not proceeding with V8 race

Friday, 13 May 2005, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council

A Wellington City Council report will recommend Councillors do not proceed with the proposal to host a V8 Supercars race in the capital in 2007. More >>

Wellington plans big party for Barmy Army fans

Thursday, 12 May 2005, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington is planning to party like its never partied before when the British and Irish Lions tour hits town says Mayor Kerry Prendergast. More >>

Final V8 submission figures released

Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 11:01 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has today released the final results of the public consultation on the proposal to host a V8 Supercar race in Wellington City. More >>

Final V8 submission figures released

Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has today released the final results of the public consultation on the proposal to host a V8 Supercar race in Wellington City. More >>

Top award recognises planning transformation

Friday, 6 May 2005, 1:34 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has been given a prestigious national award by the NZ Planning Institute as a result of the transformation of its planning services in 2003. More >>

Leave Homegrown alone!

Friday, 6 May 2005, 1:28 pm | Wellington City Council

Radio New Zealand’s plans to scrap its popular Homegrown New Zealand music programme are shameful, especially in New Zealand Music Month. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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