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Groundbreaking Tākina Convention And Exhibition Centre Blessed Ahead Of Opening
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 2:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Tākina, the capital’s exciting new Convention and Exhibition Centre, was blessed this morning ahead of an official civic opening this evening. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2305/ea3fa64c11d0ef81b9ee.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Takina blessing, Kura It is ... More >>
Pōneke Pumped To Celebrate Carter Fountain’s 50th
Friday, 26 May 2023, 9:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s iconic Carter Fountain turns 50 this year, celebrating five decades of being a significant landmark in the Capital’s harbour. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2305/db466cae871c9956840e.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> The fountain, built in 1973, ... More >>
Candidate Nominations Open For Tawa Community Board
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 10:58 am | Wellington City Council
Following the resignation of Janryll Fernandez from the Tawa Community Board last week, a vacancy has become available and candidate nominations for the by-election open today (Thursday 25 May). Community Board members represent and act as spokespeople ... More >>
A New Space Coming For Rangatahi In The City
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 3:25 pm | Wellington City Council
A name and location are confirmed for the Wellington City youth hub due to open in the second half of 2023 – the latest outcome of the Pōneke Promise . The hub, which has been officially named Te Tai Ohinga, will be located on Willis Street next ... More >>
Puanga And Matariki Stars The Star Of The Show
Monday, 22 May 2023, 11:21 am | Wellington City Council
‘Matariki Ahi Kā’ will be the time to celebrate the Māori New Year in a uniquely Wellington way, with a spectacular, free, whānau-friendly experience on the Wellington Waterfront. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2305/6a5fa670ca0a02c129b0.jpeg" ... More >>
Newtown Fire – Wellington City Council Update, Tuesday 16 May – 2.50pm
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 2:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Status of the Loafers Lodge building Wellington City Council (WCC) building officers and environmental health officers have been onsite since early today and they are currently assisting FENZ and Police. The Loafers Lodge has a Building Warrant of ... More >>
Mayor Announces Mayoral Relief Fund
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 12:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Following the tragic fire at Loafers Lodge this morning, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has opened a Mayoral Relief Fund to accept donations from the public. Any person or organisation wishing to donate to the Wellington Mayoral Relief Fund can deposit ... More >>
More Sustainable Transport Options Through Thorndon And Kilbirnie
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 4:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Further bus, bike and pedestrian improvements are on their way for Wellington, with street changes in and around Thorndon and Kilbirnie approved today. Wellington City Council’s Koata Hātepe Regulatory Processes Committee gave the go ahead for ... More >>
City Archives Focuses On New Online Image Collection
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 10:16 am | Wellington City Council
Thousands of photos of Wellington through the ages are even more accessible with a large part of the collection now discoverable at DigitalNZ. Wellington City Archives has partnered with DigitalNZ to increase visibility of more than 38,000 scanned images ... More >>
Wellington City Council Credit Rating – Clarification
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 9:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Comment from Chief Financial Officer Andrea Reeves: Wellington City Council received its Standard & Poor’s (S&P) credit rating affirmation of AA+ with a negative outlook on 29 November 2022. To confirm, Wellington City Council did not ... More >>
New Solar Lights Chosen With Penguins In Mind
Monday, 8 May 2023, 11:14 am | Wellington City Council
Solar lights with a penguin-friendly amber glow are being installed over the next few weeks to provide better visibility on the darkest stretch of Tahitai – the award-winning harbourside walking and bike route. Thirteen solar lights with charging ... More >>
Guide To Building A More Resilient Future
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 10:38 am | Wellington City Council
A new guide produced by Wellington City Council for heritage building owners will help ensure the city is safer and more resilient for the future. Aotearoa sits on the Ring of Fire, and Wellington has a long history of earthquakes. The city’s ... More >>
Roadmap To Shape Wellington’s Response To Climate Change
Monday, 1 May 2023, 1:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington communities at high risk of severe weather events will be directly involved in creating their own adaption plans alongside Wellington City Council and other stakeholders. The Council’s new six-phase Community Climate Adaptation Programme ... More >>
St James Theatre The Perfect Backdrop For New Mural
Monday, 1 May 2023, 12:11 pm | Wellington City Council
A new mural on a wall of the St James Theatre by artists Keri Mei Zagrobelna and Tina Rae Carter has been officially blessed and revealed for all to see. Keri Mei (Te Āti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) and Tina collaborated on the development of the ... More >>
Green Light To Have Your Say On Reducing Speed Limit
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 1:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has today given the green light to consult on reducing speed limits and also approved the city's first Zero Waste Strategy. The proposed slower speed limit is Council’s approach to the Government’s Road to Zero strategy which ... More >>
Council To Discuss Reducing Speed Limits On Roads
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 3:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will next week discuss plans to consult Wellingtonians on reducing speed limits as part of Aotearoa’s Road to Zero. Meeting Agenda Council is required to introduce safe speed limits of 30km/h near 40 percent of its schools ... More >>
Wellingtonians Asked For Input On 10-year Priorities For The City
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 12:39 pm | Wellington City Council
From today (Tuesday 18 April), the public can have their say on the priorities for Wellington city over the next 10 years. Wellington City Council will create its 2024-2034 Long-term Plan (LTP) over the next year, with extensive public input throughout the ... More >>
Get Down To Earth With The City Nature Challenge
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 10:28 am | Wellington City Council
Te Whanganui-a-Tara, let’s branch out and get down to earth with the global City Nature Challenge heading to our shores, coastline and backyards this month. Each year, Pōneke competes against over 400 cities worldwide, plus five around Aotearoa, ... More >>
Proposed Upgrade Gets To Root Of The Problem
Monday, 17 April 2023, 12:02 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking feedback from the community on a proposed upgrade to Elizabeth Street in Mount Victoria as it looks to future proof the area. Tree growth has considerably damaged the infrastructure meaning increasing costs to maintain ... More >>
Wellington Community Housing Trust Announces New Chief Executive And Three New Trustees
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 10:48 am | Wellington City Council
Today the Board of the Wellington Community Housing Trust is pleased to announce its inaugural Chief Executive and the appointment of its final three Trustees. Angelique Jackson, Wellington City Council’s current City Housing Manager, has been appointed ... More >>
