Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 202]
Council supports campaign to reduce crashes
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 9:21 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington intersections were the scene of 559 crashes last year - a figure Wellington City Council is keen to see come down. More >>
Wellington City V8 Race Proposal Materials
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 8:55 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is considering a proposal for the return of motor racing to the streets of the central city for the first time in nearly a decade. The Council wants to hear your views on the idea before making a final decision on 5 May 2005. More >>
Regional approach to ease Building Act impact
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 5:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Tougher building compliance rules are to be introduced at the end of this month – and local authorities in the Wellington region are working together to make things as easy as possible for the building industry. More >>
2HOT2 Handle to close Aotea and Waterloo Quays
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 3:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Aotea and Waterloo Quays will be closed – and traffic to and from the Interislander ferry terminal diverted – on Easter Saturday and Sunday (26 and 27 March) for the duration of the 2HOT2Handle auto show in around the Westpac Stadium. More >>
Council supports campaign to reduce crashes
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 10:23 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington intersections were the scene of 559 crashes last year - a figure Wellington City Council is keen to see come down. More >>
Wellington City Art Collection Policy
Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 10:30 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council currently spends between $7 million and $12 million per annum supporting arts and cultural activities in Wellington. The majority (75%) of this funding is allocated to the Wellington Museums Trust, Te Papa and Wellington Convention ... More >>
Proposed Wellington City rates rise kept to 7.88%
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 8:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s proposed rates increase in the Draft Annual Plan is slightly lower than expected. More >>
Stepping Out at the Southern Landfill
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 10:59 am | Wellington City Council
Don’t waste an opportunity this Saturday 19 March to see behind the scenes of one of Wellington’s buried treasures. The Waste Complex walk – the first ever – is a rare chance to explore the Southern Landfill. More >>
Rates increase lowered than projected
Friday, 11 March 2005, 4:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s proposed rates increase in the Draft Annual Plan is lower than expected. More >>
Wellington Police statistics welcome news
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 8:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast today applauded Police statistics that show crime in Wellington City has dropped by a massive 11 percent to record a four year low. More >>
V8 car race on track
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 4:20 pm | Wellington City Council
A V8 supercar street race in Wellington would generate $23 million a year in new spending and would be televised in 70 countries with a potential viewership of 400 million people, Wellington City councillors were told today. More >>
‘Ultimate water sport’ hits the harbour
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 2:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Harbour hosts one of the fastest and most exhilarating water sports this Saturday 5 March. More than 20 boats will compete on a high-speed course around the harbour in Round 3 of the National Offshore Power Boat Racing Championship. More >>
CBD turns into Women’s World Cup cycle track
Friday, 25 February 2005, 10:36 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s CBD will be transformed into a spectacular racecourse for one of the toughest races in the 2005 Women’s World Cup Calendar on Sunday 6 March. More >>
Major Traffic Delays In Wellington
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 5:25 pm | Wellington City Council
A head-on collision outside the Westpac Stadium about 4.30pm has closed Waterloo and Aotea Quays to rush-hour traffic. Motorists can expect significant delays - and are advised to take alternative routes out of Wellington this evening. More >>
Barking up the wrong tree
Monday, 21 February 2005, 2:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Once again Wellingtonians will have easy access to a multitude of walking opportunities in March, thanks to the Wellington City Council’s Stepping Out! programme. More >>
Film industry tribute for Wellington unveiled
Monday, 21 February 2005, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast today unveiled a model of the city’s tribute to the local film industry – a six-metre high tripod figure designed and created by Richard Taylor and the designers and technicians of Weta Workshop. The work will be erected on the ... More >>
Film industry tribute for Wellington unveiled
Monday, 21 February 2005, 10:54 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Kerry Prendergast today unveiled a model of the city’s tribute to the local film industry – a six-metre high tripod figure designed and created by Richard Taylor and the designers and technicians of Weta Workshop. The work will be erected on the ... More >>
Growing Potatoes – a Play in a Pool
Wednesday, 16 February 2005, 11:14 am | Wellington City Council
Writer Janie Walker and Director Katrina Chandra have created a community theatre project that includes synchronised swimming, a woman that prefers to live underwater, The Drag Kings and a cast of 22 actors aged 7-70. More >>
A Play in a Pool
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 4:07 pm | Wellington City Council
NZ Fringe Festival 2005 25 February – 1 March, 9.30pm Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre, Oriental Parade, Wellington Tickets: $12/$10, bookings at Ticketek: 04 384 3840 (service fees may apply) door sales from 9pm. More >>
Irritating jellyfish swarm into Wellington Harbour
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:39 am | Wellington City Council
Swimmers are warned to take care during dips in Wellington Harbour – which is currently swarming with jellyfish. More >>
