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Mayor Suggests UK-style Arts-sector Insurance Scheme
Monday, 27 September 2021, 10:05 am | Wellington City Council
It’s time New Zealand thought about an arts and events sector insurance scheme, not unlike that in the United Kingdom, says Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. Mayor Foster suggests the insurance scheme in an opinion piece titled ‘WOW... who carries the ... More >>
Green Light To A Healthier, Safer Low Carbon City
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 6:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today gave the green light to consult on a connected bike network that will make streets safer and healthier for everyone. The Council also voted to get going quickly on safer bike routes between Newtown and the city, and ... More >>
Seniors’ Week To Go On For Golden Ages
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 10:13 am | Wellington City Council
Sustainability workshops, exercise classes, line dancing, cemetery tours and improv theatre are just some of the events planned for the Capital’s older community during Te Wiki Kaumātua – Seniors' Week 2021. Organised by Wellington City Council, the ... More >>
Council welcomes new Independent Audit & Risk Chair
Monday, 20 September 2021, 3:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Bruce Robertson has been appointed Independent Chair of Wellington City Council’s Audit & Risk Subcommittee. More >>
Council proposes options for Frank Kitts car park
Friday, 17 September 2021, 9:17 am | Wellington City Council
Next Thursday (23 September) Wellington City Council’s Pūroro Āmua Planning and Environment Committee will consider three options for resolving the quake-prone car park building in Frank Kitts Park and supporting the next stage of nationally-important ... More >>
Vote Next Week On Healthy Streets For All
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 6:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Next week a Wellington City Council committee will consider a plan to make it easier to get around the city in low-carbon ways. Pūroro Āmua, the Planning and Environment Committee, will on 23 September consider a draft Bike Network Plan proposing a connected, ... More >>
WCC’s wāhine toa reflect on anniversary of Suffrage
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 10:03 am | Wellington City Council
This Sunday marks 128 years since women were given the right to vote – today, Wellington City Council’s wāhine toa reflect on the significance of that. The Electoral Act was passed on September 19th 1893, making New Zealand the first self-governing ... More >>
Hoardings To Paint A Picture About The City
Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 4:06 pm | Wellington City Council
This month, Wellington City Council is launching a pilot Creative Hoardings programme to activate our public spaces and to support property developers in revitalising the city. The programme was initiated by a cross-council group and members of the ... More >>
Council celebrating te reo Māori with latest name proposal
Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 3:14 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proposing to extend the Waimapihi Reserve name to the wider Polhill Reserve area to reflect the historical and cultural significance of the area to mana whenua. More >>
Greta Point connection open for feedback
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 10:48 am | Wellington City Council
More space for people, and a harbourside walking and biking route Wellingtonians can be proud are a step closer with consultation now under way to fine-tune the design for the last section of Tahitai. Draft plans showing how the new coastal connection ... More >>
Get out and count close encounters of the bird kind
Tuesday, 14 September 2021, 10:11 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has always been a proud supporter of the Great Kererū Count, and in its last year, we want to see those sightings soaring. The count is the eighth and final year of this citizen science project, so everyone’s contributions will ... More >>
Te Wiki o te reo Māori ki Pōneke
Friday, 10 September 2021, 9:17 am | Wellington City Council
Te Wiki o te reo Māori is a nationwide week-long celebration of te reo Māori, and Wellington City Council will be supporting it next week with events and activities online and around the Capital. The initiative started in 1975 to encourage New Zealanders ... More >>
30kmh temporary speed limit back on south coast
Thursday, 9 September 2021, 11:45 am | Wellington City Council
A temporary 30kmh speed limit is back in force on sections of the road along Wellington’s south coast as people continue to congregate there under the COVID-19 lockdown levels. More >>
Wellington City Council Services And Facilities In Capital At Alert Level 2
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 8:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Following the Government announcement, Wellington City Council can confirm the status of its services and facilities as the region moves into Alert Level 2 at 11.59pm tonight (Tuesday 7 September). Under Alert Level 2, most of Council’s services ... More >>
Johnsonville Market gets consent to continue operating
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 9:07 am | Wellington City Council
This decision is subject to an appeal period of 15 working days before it can be confirmed. More >>
Johnsonville Market Gets Consent To Continue Operating
Monday, 6 September 2021, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council
An independent commissioner has given resource consent to Johnsonville Market to formalise the operation. This decision is subject to an appeal period of 15 working days before it can be confirmed. The Sunday produce market has been operating on ... More >>
Status Quo Wards And 15 Councillors Proposed For Next Local Election
Friday, 3 September 2021, 6:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Maintaining the current ward boundaries and increasing the total number of Councillors by one to 15 for future elections is being proposed for Wellington. “After considering a number of options, Council voted to recommend that the current ward structure is ... More >>
Iconic slide to be decommissioned for safety reasons
Friday, 3 September 2021, 11:50 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will be removing the large slide from Frank Kitts Park playground to err on the side of caution following a number of unfortunate incidents recently. More >>
Wellington City Council and Experience Wellington welcome appointment of Martin Matthews
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 4:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Martin Matthews has been appointed to the Board of the Wellington Museums Trust, the governing body for Experience Wellington. Experience Wellington incorporates: City Gallery Wellington, Capital E, Wellington Museum, Space Place at Carter Observatory, ... More >>
Wellington City Council at Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 4:15 pm | Wellington City Council
With Wellington moving to Alert Level 3 tonight (Tuesday 31 August) at 11.59pm, most Council services and facilities will still be affected – but many can be found online. During Alert Level 3, guidance from the Government and Ministry of Health ... More >>
