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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 >>
Easter And Anzac Day Services And Facilities Information
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council
With Easter and Anzac Day coming up next month, there will be some changes to Wellington City Council services and facilities – plus a couple of significant events too. If your rubbish and recycling is usually collected on Fridays, please note there ... More >>
6.30am update - Wellington south coast roads have now been closed due to dangerous conditions
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 6:19 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council contractors have just closed the coast roads between Moa Point by the airport and west to Owhiro Bay due to dangerous conditions caused by the large southerly swells and debris on the roadway. Contractors are about to check ... More >>
Wellington's South Coast Roads Hit Hard Overnight By Big Southerly Swells - Avoid The Area
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 5:43 am | Wellington City Council
Moa Point Road on the south coast adjacent to Wellington Airport has been closed since about midnight due to big swells dumping rocks and debris on the roadway. Wellington City Council contractors are also urging pedestrians and motorists to avoid the south ... More >>
Feedback Welcome On Former Workingmen’s Bowling Club
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 5:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Feedback is now open for community input to help determine what should happen to 177 Owen Street in Newtown – site of the former Workingmen’s Bowling Club. The Workingmen’s Bowling Club (the Club) was established in 1947 and was located on ... More >>
Council To Review Rating Policies
Friday, 24 March 2023, 11:57 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will this year conduct a comprehensive review of its rating policies. The review will look at how the overall rates bill is divided up – that is, how the Council determines the proportion each property owner pays. Each year, ... More >>
MFC Lights Up In Support Of Wellington’s Gender Diverse Community
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 1:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Support for Wellington’s gender diverse community will illuminate the city when the Michael Fowler Centre (MFC) is lit in the colours of the transgender flag. The MFC will light up with transgender colours this weekend (25-26 March). It’s to ... More >>
CubaDupa Will Be Right Up Your Street This Weekend
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 12:00 pm | Wellington City Council
It may officially be autumn, but the summer fun continues with another bumper weekend of events and activities in Pōneke. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/1387260219c06c29f3b3.jpeg" width="720" height="488"> Dogs'n' Togs One of the biggest ... More >>
Upgraded Community Centres Re-open Across The City
Monday, 20 March 2023, 3:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Pōneke is celebrating three recently upgraded and renovated Community Centres around the city, providing support, activities, and services for locals in a safe and welcoming space. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/903fd6af9aeb965adef8.jpeg" ... More >>
Statement From Mayor Tory Whanau Regarding The ‘Let Woman Speak’ Event In Wellington
Monday, 20 March 2023, 2:16 pm | Wellington City Council
“There has been considerable interest from the rainbow community regarding this event. I want to make it very clear that I strongly condemn the views and actions of this group. “While I acknowledge that freedom of expression, movement and peaceful ... More >>
Emissions Slashed At Wellington’s Southern Landfill
Friday, 17 March 2023, 10:32 am | Wellington City Council
Emissions at the Southern Landfill reduced by 62 percent between 2021 and 2022 – an encouraging step towards Wellington City Council’s Te Atakura – First to Zero goal. The total emissions are down from 75,797 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2021 to ... More >>
We’re Rolling Out The Woven Mat And Revealing Significant Sites Along The Way
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 4:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Hidden waterways and sites of historic cultural significance are being revealed throughout Pōneke as part of the city’s bike network. Distinctive new blue and green designs are being installed in places along the Newtown to City and Botanic ... More >>
A More Equal And Inclusive Future For Parks, Open Spaces And Recreation In Pōneke
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 12:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Open Space and Recreation Strategy Te Whai Oranga Pōneke aims to achieve big things over the next 10 years – and it’s open for feedback now. From ensuring that a park is within 5-10 minutes of everyone, incorporating ... More >>
