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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 >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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