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Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 25]
The Festive Season Is Coming To Places Near Yule!
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 10:22 am | Wellington City Council
Pōneke will be celebrating the silly season in the capital with a full calendar of free, whānau friendly, fun and accessible summer events for everyone to enjoy. Welly Walks Saturdays from 10 Dec – 22 Jan | Wellington trails | Free This annual ... More >>
Easy Access To E-bikes Being Considered
Monday, 5 December 2022, 9:40 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians and visitors to the city looking for low-carbon ways to get around may soon be able to hire e-bikes as easily as e-scooters. On Thursday 8 December, Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Tūāpapa | Environment and Infrastructure Committee ... More >>
Wellington Hospo Venues To Become Smoke And Vape Free
Friday, 2 December 2022, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council
All hospitality venues in Wellington with outdoor dining on Council land will become smokefree and vapefree from 1 March 2023. In support of Smokefree Aotearoa 2025, Council is asking Wellingtonians to clear the air in their favourite pubs, bars, ... More >>
Plans To Rejuvenate Island Bay Village Take Shape
Friday, 2 December 2022, 10:05 am | Wellington City Council
More space for outdoor seats and tables and a place where kids can get creative are among plans shaped with the community to rejuvenate the heart of Island Bay. Wellington City Council last year approved funding for an upgrade as part of the ... More >>
Start Summer Off On The Right (or Left) Foot With Welly Walks
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 11:21 am | Wellington City Council
Leave the concrete jungle behind and experience the beauty of nature with the always popular Welly Walks season which kicks-off next week. This annual event showcases the many walking tracks around Pōneke, and this year’s six walks range from beginners ... More >>
Karori Town Centre Upgrade – It's Celebration Time
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 10:27 am | Wellington City Council
Work on the Karori Town Centre Public Space Improvement is completed, and the community is invited to celebrate with an event on-site this Saturday 3 December. The upgrade includes the remodelling of the Library Square space for the public to enjoy, a lighting ... More >>
Tip Shop Celebrates Being Pick Of The Litter For 25 Years
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 10:20 am | Wellington City Council
The Tip Shop will be celebrating 25 years of turning trash into treasure with a week of birthday specials that don’t cost the earth. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/0b731a89995157e9952d.jpeg" width="720" height="517"> Recovered Helen Clark picture ... More >>
Harbour Paths Winning Hearts And Awards
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 6:01 pm | Wellington City Council
The awards keep rolling in for Tahitai, the coastal walking and biking route between the city and Motu Kairangi/Miramar Peninsula. Making the route a better place for people has been a real a team effort so we’re proud that the project, and our design ... More >>
Cheers Volunteers
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 10:51 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is hosting an event to say thank you to over 150 local environmental volunteer groups. Last year Council celebrated planting more than two million native plants around the city over the last 20 years. This year alone, environmental volunteer ... More >>
Wellington Gets An A For Climate Action
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 10:29 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington has been recognised by CDP as one of 122 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency. CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, ... More >>
The Carter Fountain Is Down But Not Out
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 1:49 pm | Wellington City Council
The iconic Carter Fountain in Oriental Bay has unfortunately broken down and needs some significant TLC to get it back up and running ahead of its 50th anniversary in March. Wellington City Council is organising a barge with a crane so the electric ... More >>
Biannual Sand Shift Happening Next Week
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 4:06 pm | Wellington City Council
In preparation for summer, Wellington City Council will be shifting some sand from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay. Weather permitting, the beaches will be closed 21-22 November while the heavy machinery does the redistribution work. This year there’s ... More >>
A Very Welly Christmas Is Set To Sleigh The Capital
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 10:20 am | Wellington City Council
A Very Welly Christmas is back and will take over the CBD next weekend for two days of free, whānau-friendly, festive fun – and everyone’s invited! Lambton Quay will be pedestrianised for two days of entertainment and activities including bands, ... More >>
Ākau Tangi New Name For Wellington ASB Sports Centre
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 12:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will launch the new enduring name Ākau Tangi for the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie on Sunday 20 November. The name Ākau Tangi speaks to the sound and energy of the wind and waves crashing along the coastline. The name ... More >>
Footnote Dance Set To Steal The Show At The Hannah
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 9:36 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and the Hannah Playhouse Trust have collaborated to bring the iconic venue back to life, and its rejuvenation starts with an exciting new season from Footnote New Zealand Dance. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/eb85e98d396891577ce9.jpeg" ... More >>
Council Takes Shape For The New Triennium
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 7:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Trust, experience and the ability to work together are at the heart of appointments made to the seven Wellington City Council committees by Mayor Tory Whanau. Three of the committees – the LTP, Finance and Performance Committee, Environment and ... More >>
Auditor-General’s Library Procurement Finding Welcomed By City Council
Monday, 31 October 2022, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council Chief Executive Barbara McKerrow has welcomed the conclusions drawn by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) following its investigation into the Council’s procurement practises relating to the rebuild of Te Matapihi Wellington ... More >>
Help Shape More Sustainable Transport Options Through Aro And Ngaio
Monday, 31 October 2022, 1:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Help shape more sustainable transport options through Aro and Ngaio 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 ... More >>
Council Proud To Win Plain English Award
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 3:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has won the People’s Choice – Best Plain Language Communication award for its When to put out your rubbish and recycling section of the website. The Plain Language Awards are a celebration of clear communication and recognise ... More >>
Public Toilet Refurbishment A Great Relief For Everyone
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 11:31 am | Wellington City Council
The main public toilets in the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā are getting a bit of a facelift to return them to their former glory – and a safer more inclusive facility for all to use. The 1920s heritage building was originally designed by Wellington ... More >>
