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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 >>
Proposed Fale Malae In Frank Kitts Park – Share Your Thoughts
Friday, 10 March 2023, 12:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are being asked to share their thoughts on the proposal from the Fale Trust for a Fale Malae on the south-west corner of Frank Kitts Park. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/9373f59b9810cd839152.jpeg" ... More >>
Help Shape More Sustainable Transport Options In Thorndon And Kilbirnie
Monday, 6 March 2023, 11:11 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians have made it clear they want better transport options, action on climate change, and more housing. As part of Paneke Pōneke , Wellington’s 10-year citywide bike network plan, routes in Thorndon and more connections around ... More >>
New Whānau-focused Social Housing Officially Opened In Brooklyn
Friday, 3 March 2023, 12:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Expanding and multi-generational whānau, as well as families who require accessibility features, will benefit from nine new Wellington City Council-built homes in Brooklyn. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/b60a5ace98ed30b82054.jpeg" ... More >>
Evans Bay Historic Site Gets Facelift
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is upgrading and maintaining the coastal wharves around Pōneke – and the 150-year-old Patent Slip jetty and Cog Park jetty at Evans Bay are next on the programme. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/6f5c86d1bcadede8436a.jpeg" ... More >>
Community Engagement Transforms Strathmore Park Community Centre
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 3:40 pm | Wellington City Council
Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakatūwheratanga o Te Tūhunga Rau – all welcome at the opening of Te Tūhunga Rau. Serving the Strathmore Park community since the 1950s, the basic wooden building at 108 Strathmore Ave has been officially blessed today ... More >>
Bond Store To Be Issued With Earthquake-Prone Building Notice
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 2:01 pm | Wellington City Council
The Bond Store building, home to Wellington Museum, will receive an Earthquake-Prone Building (EPB) notice next month. Wellington City Council is the regulator and building owner, and the notice gives it seven and half years to plan and carry out remedial ... More >>
Wellington City Councillors Approve Draft Annual Plan Budget
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 11:55 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has approved its draft budget for 2023/24, which includes a proposed 12.3% rates rise. This works out to an average of $8 per household per week and would apply from 1 July 2023. The budget prioritises continued investment ... More >>
Come Out And Take Some Pride In Your City
Monday, 27 February 2023, 12:39 pm | Wellington City Council
The Wellington Pride Festival hits the capital this week with a fortnight of events, activities, and entertainment – and everyone’s invited. The festival kicks-off its heels with a Hīkoi through town on Saturday 4 March, followed by a gala event ... More >>
Food For Thought With Council’s New Action Plan
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 1:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has formalised Te Anamata ā-Kai o Tō Tātou Tāone | Our City’s Food Future, an Action Plan for a sustainable, equitable, healthy, and resilient food system in Pōneke. From farm to fork and back again, the plan is designed ... More >>
Re-imagining Toi Pōneke Arts Centre
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 9:50 am | Wellington City Council
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre’s lease term expires in 2025, so now’s the perfect time to think about what a more accessible, inclusive arts centre model, which meets the needs of diverse communities, could look like – so let’s kōrero. Wellington ... More >>
It’s Time To Give Shared E-bikes A Go
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 2:58 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians and visitors to the city looking for low-carbon ways to get around will be able hire and ride pink and purple e-bikes using app-based services from tomorrow, Wednesday 22 February. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2302/dc2a2075e051e143bf05.jpeg" ... More >>
Major Milestone For New Wellington Community Housing Trust
Monday, 20 February 2023, 3:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and founding Trustees have officially established Wellington’s new community housing trust. The new trust will support the long-term provision of social and affordable housing in Wellington. When operational later in 2023, it will ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Wellington City Update 6am Thursday 16 February
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 6:10 am | Wellington City Council
There have been no major weather-related incidents reported overnight. A heavy rain warning is in place until 8am for the Wellington region. Driving conditions may not be favourable, so consider delaying travel if possible. If you must travel, take ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle - Wellington City Update - 6.35am Wednesday 15 February
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 6:42 am | Wellington City Council
It’s been a relatively quiet night for Wellington City Council staff and contractors with no weather-related incidents of note. However heavy rain continues to fall around the city this morning and Wellingtonians are warned again to think twice about travelling ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Wellington City Update 11am Tuesday 14 February
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
· Wellingtonians are urged to think twice before travelling as Cyclone Gabrielle impacts on the city today. · Wind speeds appear to be increasing along with heavy rainfall – and the Council is starting to receive reports of trees toppling and ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle – Things To Know In Wellington
Monday, 13 February 2023, 1:51 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians should be prepared for gale-force southerly winds and heavy rain over the next 24 hours as Cyclone Gabrielle passes over central Aotearoa New Zealand. Wellington City Council staff and contractors are on standby to deal with flooding, ... More >>
