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Putting ‘The Y’ In Community
Monday, 28 March 2022, 11:31 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is pleased to announce a funding partnership with The Y to manage Te Pokapū Hapori – the new inner-city community centre opening at 107 Manners St in May. Along with the community centre, The Y will also manage the Youth ... More >>
Construction Starts On Karori Town Centre
Thursday, 24 March 2022, 9:45 am | Wellington City Council
Work on the Karori Town Centre: Public Space Improvement Project starts next month, enhancing the area’s shelter, comfort and appeal for residents and visitors alike. The upgrade includes comfortable sheltered space for the public to enjoy, an upgrade ... More >>
Transformed Cobham Drive Wins Best Public Works Project Award
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 9:43 am | Wellington City Council
We’re super proud that the transformation of Cobham Drive and our contractor Downer NZ took the prize for best public works project over $5m at the recent IPWEA New Zealand awards. The annual Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NZ awards ... More >>
Wellington Businesses Keen To Get More Parklets In CBD
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council
Businesses looking to create more outdoor space for dining or socialising are being encouraged to explore the possibility of transforming an adjacent on-street car park or two into a parklet – and some are already in design. These small outdoor spaces ... More >>
Everybody Needs A Good Neighbours Day
Friday, 18 March 2022, 11:44 am | Wellington City Council
The theme for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2022 is Connecting through Kai – the perfect way to meet the locals and build relationships in your community. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2203/2ea76c90e5ce6c2e0e4e.jpeg" width="720" height="405"> Community Orchard Wellington ... More >>
Sky Stadium Gets $1.5 Million Grant Ahead Of Events Resurgence
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 6:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today agreed to support Sky Stadium with one-off $1.5 million grant. Mayor Andy Foster says the need for the grant is a direct result of the Stadium not being able to hold any events with crowds because of Covid restrictions since ... More >>
Here & Out Mini-festival Coming To Toi Pōneke
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 3:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are invited to immerse themselves in the large scale, vibrant world of street art with Toi Pōneke’s upcoming exhibition Here & Out . Featuring nine internationally recognised female street artists at the top of the global game, ... More >>
Mayor Andy Foster Welcomes Transmission Gully Opening At End Of March
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 12:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Confirmation that Transmission Gully will open at the end of this month is very welcome news for the Wellington Region says Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. “This is especially as it comes on the heels of border restrictions lifting, the economy ... More >>
A Dynamic, Creative, Vibrant Future For Our Capital City
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 10:56 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s new draft Economic Wellbeing Strategy will guide a stronger, more sustainable, creative and inclusive economic future for our city. The Wellington vision is of a dynamic city with a resilient, innovative, low carbon economy that ... More >>
Council Approves Funding For Climate Action
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 3:56 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Kāwai Whakatipu – Grants Subcommittee has approved funding for five applicants in its first round of the new Climate and Sustainability Fund today. As part of Te Atakura – First to Zero , this fund supports communities ... More >>
Gearing Up To Make Wellington Fit For The Future
Monday, 14 March 2022, 10:36 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians have backed draft plans to develop a citywide network of safe bike routes, and the City Council has approved the network and added more connections. It’s another significant step towards being a city where Wellingtonians can easily ... More >>
Island Bay Safety Improvements To Start This Month
Friday, 11 March 2022, 12:55 pm | Wellington City Council
Safety improvements to The Parade in Island Bay south of the main shopping centre will start later this month. Changes include slightly wider traffic lanes, improved visibility at driveways and intersections, and clearer road and bike lane markings. ... More >>
Council Asks ‘Where’s Your Happy Place?’
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 10:18 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are being asked to share their experiences about their favourite indoor and outdoor spaces around the city in a new survey . <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2203/49924c3f4f7e96955609.jpeg" width="720" height="405"> The results of the survey will ... More >>
Council’s Wāhine Toa Celebrate International Women’s Day
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 9:14 am | Wellington City Council
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by recognising the women who have inspired and led the way for some of Wellington City Council’s wāhine toa. Wellington City Council has a proud legacy of women in politics including Annie McVicar becoming ... More >>
Shorland Park Playground Swings Into Action
Friday, 4 March 2022, 9:20 am | Wellington City Council
Island Bay’s Shorland Park playground opens to the public today and there’s something for kids of all ages to enjoy. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2203/1236da30fa6e3755ae43.jpeg" width="720" height="617"> In 2020, Wellington City Council ... More >>
COVID Transmissions Impact Council’s Waste Services
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 12:57 pm | Wellington City Council
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 transmissions increasing around the country, Wellington City Council’s waste services are being affected and asks the public for patience and understanding. Unfortunately, a number of the team at the Seaview ... More >>
Council Ready To Help Return Streets To Wellingtonians
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 11:54 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council staff and contractors are standing by and ready to start returning the streets around Parliament to Wellingtonians as soon as possible. Work will be needed to remove rubbish and items left by occupiers, deep-clean street furniture ... More >>
Council Prepared For Impact Of Omicron
Friday, 25 February 2022, 1:43 pm | Wellington City Council
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 transmissions increasing around the country, Wellington City Council is prepared for the different ways it may affect its staff, facilities, and services to the city. Wellingtonians can expect reduced hours, potentially ... More >>
New Suburb To City Routes To Get Wellington Fit For The Future
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s daily low-carbon commute experience is about to get an upgrade, starting with two critical suburb-to-city connections, as the Wellington City Council takes action to prepare for the future. Improvements to our bus and bike routes will be ... More >>
Mayor’s Announcement At Wellington City Council Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 11:08 am | Wellington City Council
His Worship the Mayor, Andy Foster’s Opening Comments to the meeting We are in unprecedented times. It is tough emotionally, socially, physically, economically. But we will get through – I hope we get through together as a better city and country. ... More >>
