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Wellington City Council Votes To Start Process To Amend Long-Term Plan To Stop Sale Of Airport Shares
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:24 pm | Wellington City Council
The Council owns a 34 percent shareholding in the airport. The Long-term Plan, which was adopted by the Council in June and came into force on 1 July, included selling the shares to fund the establishment of a new perpetual investment fund to help address ... More >>
Mayoral Statement On The Notice Of Motion Result
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:02 pm | Wellington City Council
As a progressive Mayor I have always sought to deal with the difficulty our city faces in a way that allows us to invest in a thriving, affordable city, while building long-term resilience to climate shocks and natural disaster. That is what this proposal ... More >>
Water Whirler Returns To Waterfront
Friday, 4 October 2024, 12:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Len Lye’s Water Whirler is an iconic public artwork that has delighted Wellingtonians since 2006 with its mesmerising displays of dancing water patterns day and night. More >>
Let’s Crow About Soaring Bird Numbers In The Capital
Friday, 27 September 2024, 6:50 pm | Wellington City Council
These results suggest that the presence of large ‘source’ populations of native forest birds in Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, together with increasing predator control being carried out in Pōneke, is driving spectacular recoveries. More >>
Parking Infringement Fees To Increase Following Government Announcement
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 12:06 pm | Wellington City Council
The largest increase is for anyone illegally parking in a mobility car park. To help keep these parks free for people with a disability, the infringement fee will increase from $150 to $750. More >>
Wellington City Council Appoints New Chief Infrastructure Officer
Monday, 23 September 2024, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Ms Chetwynd will be responsible for the Council’s property and asset management, transport, water and waste, emergency management, project management office and major infrastructure projects including a new Waste Minimisation Plant, the Golden Mile ... More >>
Council Prepares To Take The Field At Alex Moore Park
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Work includes upgrading the artificial turf which has reached the end of its playable life after being first laid in 2014, and also replacing some shock pads where needed. More >>
Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week Celebrates International Day Of Older Persons
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 11:49 am | Wellington City Council
The theme for this year is Tō Tātou Wāhi - Our Place, and Wellington City Council has collaborated with community centres, libraries, community gardens and Age Concern to bring a programme of mostly free events and activities to Pōneke for the week. More >>
Wellington City Council Credit Rating Reflects Tough Economic Times For The Sector
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:55 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau says the rating downgrade was expected – and reflects the huge pressures facing councils and ratepayers around the country. More >>
Wellington City Council Votes To Keep Te Whanganui-A-Tara Māori Ward
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:16 pm | Wellington City Council
“By creating avenues for Māori representation in decision-making ensures we uphold tangata whenua perspectives, we create a true partnership with mana whenua, and that we honour Te Tiriti. This not only creates better outcomes for Māori, but for everyone ... More >>
Consultation On Te Ngākau Precinct Plan Set To Begin
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Whanau says the plan recognises the full implementation of the vision for the precinct, but the final designs will take time and be subject to future Council decisions and community consultation. More >>
Capital Celebrates Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori With Free Māori Language Festival
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council welcomes Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori o Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the Māori Language Festival of Wellington, as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrations in the city. More >>
Beam’s E-scooter Licence Suspended By Wellington City Council
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:37 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Chief Planning Officer, Liam Hodgetts, says staff were continuing to work through information from Beam, reporting platform Ride Report, and the whistleblower. More >>
Waterfront Underground Car Park To Reopen
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:36 am | Wellington City Council
Getting the 97-space car park operational again is likely to take around four months, and cost around $30,000. More >>
Wellington City Council Acknowledges The Passing Of The Māori King
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington City Council, under the leadership of Mayor Tory Whanau, joins the nation in mourning the passing of the Māori King, a leader whose life and reign have significantly shaped the unity and spirit of Aotearoa. More >>
Wellington City Council Cancels Beam’s E-scooter Licence
Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:36 pm | Wellington City Council
The Council suspended Beam’s licence to operate on 30 August 2024 and Beam e-scooters have been removed from Wellington streets since 1 September 2024. More >>
Victoria St Closing For Crane Removal At Te Matapihi
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 4:36 pm | Wellington City Council
Tower crane on Victoria Street (Photo/Supplied) As part of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (central library) strengthening and refurbishment project, L.T. McGuinness is removing the tower crane from the Victoria Street site this weekend. Victoria Street ... More >>
New Operator Takes Over Construction And Demolition Landfill
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 1:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Halverson Civil Ltd (HCL) has purchased the former C&D Landfill business, including the existing consent, and will continue to operate the construction and demolition landfill on land leased from Wellington City Council adjacent to the Southern Landfill. More >>
Spotlight On The Waterfront
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Waterfront Manager Shane Binnie says the new pole and building-mounted lights will provide improved, consistent lighting the length of the waterfront. More >>
Sport Review Aims For Fee Transparency Across Wellington Region
Friday, 16 August 2024, 1:36 pm | Wellington City Council
The report was conducted by consultancy Martin Jenkins and overseen by the Affordable Sport Working Group – a group that was led by independent chair Alan Isaac, and included representatives from sporting codes, Nuku Ora, and Wellington and Porirua ... More >>
