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Wet Weather And Landslips In Wellington – Update 12.15pm Sunday 21 August

Sunday, 21 August 2022, 1:49 pm | Wellington City Council

Ten weather-related incidents have been reported today compared to 46 yesterday – so things are hopefully quietening down across the city and our contractors and staff can get a break. Main Road in Tawa is closed again to clear another large slip ... More >>

Wet Weather And Landslips In Wellington – Update 12.30pm Friday 19 August

Friday, 19 August 2022, 12:44 pm | Wellington City Council

City Council staff and contractors are working at multiple sites around the city this morning as the wet weather continues to cause problems with landslips. Main Road in Tawa is closed by a large slip between Victory Avenue and McLennan Street ... More >>

$20 Million Fund For Better Buildings

Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 12:28 pm | Wellington City Council

Applications are now open for a new $20 million Wellington City Council fund that aims to encourage the construction of new buildings to accredited high-accessibility and environmental standards. Liam Hodgetts, Chief Planning Officer, says as the city ... More >>

Wellingtonians Honoured For Service To The Community

Friday, 12 August 2022, 6:12 am | Wellington City Council

11 August Seventeen recipients were honoured tonight in the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards which acknowledged their commitment and contribution to the community and the city. Mayor Andy Foster says the winners come from right across ... More >>

Pōneke Celebrates Te Reo Māori With An Exciting New Festival

Thursday, 11 August 2022, 2:57 pm | Wellington City Council

A partnership between Wellington City Council, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira is bringing a fantastic new festival of events, activities, and exhibitions to Pōneke to coincide with September’s nationwide Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori celebrations. Te ... More >>

Green Light For Bus And Bike Improvements To The West

Thursday, 11 August 2022, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council

Plans to make Wellington a place where it is easier and safer to get places in low carbon ways are a step closer this week with bus and bike improvements to the western suburbs approved today, and consultation now open on the Newtown to city route to ... More >>

New Range Of Collars Fit For Every Catwalk

Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 10:31 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is launching its new spring collection of collars designed to keep your cat safe – and our native birds even safer. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2208/60ff96a9f10f97c9b9b6.jpeg" width="720" height="537"> Colin Feral sporting cat collar ... More >>

Wellington Weather Incidents - 6.20am Update From Wellington City Council

Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 6:22 am | Wellington City Council

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to take special care this morning due to the likelihood that more slips and trees may have come down around the city during the night. Update on the major slip on The Terrace: The Terrace between Ghuznee Street ... More >>

Library Hosts Exhibition Of Children's Art Promoting World Peace

Friday, 5 August 2022, 12:16 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City’s Johnsonville Library at Waitohi is hosting the Tūmanako annual exhibition of children's art – supporting a nuclear-free world and an inclusive Aotearoa where all lives are celebrated. The free exhibition, which includes 280 ... More >>

Public Asked To Give New Sail Installation A Wide Berth

Friday, 5 August 2022, 10:22 am | Wellington City Council

Brand new sails are returning to Queens Wharf this month and are looking well-crafted and shipshape. The sails were removed in November 2021 as the custom-made materials had long surpassed their expiry date and were no longer in a safe condition. The ... More >>

Pier Review Of Wharves Close To Completion

Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 11:14 am | Wellington City Council

Karaka Bay Jetty will soon close for upgrade work and repairs as part of Wellington City Council’s Coastal Wharf Upgrades project. The purpose of the overall project is to help ensure the structures are safe and can be used by the community for years ... More >>

Te Ara Tupua Project Creates A Pathway For A Better Wellington

Thursday, 21 July 2022, 3:29 pm | Wellington City Council

The signing of the Te Ara Tupua Project Alliance contract is a critical step towards a transformational project for Wellington City and the Hutt Valley, Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says. “Wellington City Council has contributed $5 million towards the ... More >>

Capital Flocks Together To See Bird Numbers Fly Sky High

Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 3:05 pm | Wellington City Council

The latest monitoring survey shows bird numbers are soaring in the capital – but while there’s lots to tweet about, there is still more work to be done. Thanks to years of collaboration between Wellington City Council, Zealandia, Predator Free ... More >>

Wellington’s Proposed District Plan Open For Consultation

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 5:53 pm | Wellington City Council

Public submissions on Wellington City’s Proposed District Plan are now open following the official notification of the Plan yesterday (18 July). Submissions are open until 5pm on Monday 12 September. At the end of last year Wellingtonians provided feedback ... More >>

Wellington Celebrates One Year Until FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 5:15 pm | Wellington City Council

Football fever hits Wellington on Wednesday 20 July to mark one year until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ kicks-off. The Parliament forecourt will come alive from 8.00-8.30am with smooth football moves – and perhaps ... More >>

Football Fever Hits Wellington On Wednesday

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 1:53 pm | Wellington City Council

Football fever hits Wellington on Wednesday 20 July to mark one year until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ kicks-off. The Parliament forecourt will come alive from 8.00-8.30am with smooth football moves – and perhaps ... More >>

Wellington’s Proposed District Plan Open For Consultation

Tuesday, 19 July 2022, 1:00 pm | Wellington City Council

Public submissions on Wellington City’s Proposed District Plan are now open following the official notification of the Plan yesterday (18 July). Submissions are open until 5pm on Monday 12 September. At the end of last year Wellingtonians provided feedback ... More >>

Parliament Occupation – 50 Businesses Receive Relief Fund Payments

Monday, 18 July 2022, 3:11 pm | Wellington City Council

Fifty businesses have shared a total of $974,600 from the $1.2 million relief fund established by Wellington City Council and the Government following the protest occupation in and around Parliament earlier this year. The list of businesses and the one-off ... More >>

Council And Heritage Building Rainbows

Thursday, 14 July 2022, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) is working with Wellington City Council to recognise queer history in the Capital’s heritage listings. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2207/70f82510ec03ea947054.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Rainbow Listing: St Peter's ... More >>

Stand For Your City As Council Nominations Open

Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council

Nominations for candidates to stand as a Councillor or Mayor for Wellington City Council open this Friday 15 July – and Wellington wants you! Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer Jennifer Parker says if you want to help shape your city, work ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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