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Geordie Rogers Elected Winner Of Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward By-election
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Green Party candidate Geordie Rogers has been elected in the by-election to fill the vacant seat in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward. Mr Rogers has won the seat with 4147 votes - 45 votes ahead of Karl Tiefenbacher on ... More >>
Two Upgraded Play Areas Ready To Push Play In The City
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 10:07 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is pleased to announce the opening of two upgraded play areas in Pōneke next week – the exciting new playspace at Frank Kitts Park, and the refreshed site at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā. Botanic Garden Playground <img ... More >>
Take 5 At The New Take 10 Pop-up In Courtenay Place
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:16 pm | Wellington City Council
An organisation that provides a safe space and a friendly face for young people out on Friday and Saturday nights is extending its service from mid-February through to April. Take 10, with the support of Wellington City Council, has been parking ... More >>
Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward by-election – update on vote count
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Independent candidate Karl Tiefenbacher remains the provisional winner of the by-election to fill the vacant seat in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward – however his winning margin has reduced to 164 votes – with about 590 special ... More >>
Karl Tiefenbacher provisional winner of Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward by-election
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 1:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Independent candidate Karl Tiefenbacher is the provisional winner of the by-election to fill the vacant seat in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward. Progress results have been released and show Mr Tiefenbacher ahead of Green ... More >>
Council confirms Long-term Plan options for community feedback
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 4:55 pm | Wellington City Council
At today’s Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee meeting Mayor Tory Whanau and Wellington City Councillors confirmed proposals to go forward for formal consultation with the community. Consultation on the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP) ... More >>
Te Matapihi To House New Zealand School Of Music
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 3:00 pm | Wellington City Council
The New Zealand School of Music is to lease space in the revamped Te Matapihi Central Library in a commitment announced today by Wellington City Council and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Mayor Tory Whanau has welcomed the announcement. ... More >>
Hoeing The Seeds Of Love This Valentine’s Day
Monday, 12 February 2024, 2:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Find a date or a mate at one of the Weed Dating events happening around Pōneke this Valentine’s Day. It can be challenging meeting new people and making meaningful connections in this digital age, so this Valentine’s Day we’re encouraging you ... More >>
Release Of Independent Report And Recommendations On Wellington Water Ltd
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 11:27 am | Wellington City Council
An independent report into Wellington Water Ltd’s (WWL) operational performance has been released today and suggests several opportunities to improve WWL’s performance. The independent review was initiated by a resolution of Wellington City Council’s ... More >>
Independent Hearing Panel’s Recommendations On Proposed District Plan
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 7:13 pm | Wellington City Council
The first set of Wellington City Council’s Proposed District Plan (PDP) hearings have been completed. They focused on the provisions related to intensification that fall under the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process (ISPP) created by the ... More >>
Council Briefed On Long-term Plan Budget Options
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 3:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors were today briefed on key proposals as part of the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan development process. At the Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee meeting on 15 February, Councillors will vote on which of these proposals ... More >>
Pōneke Welcomes Two Major Events Embracing Diversity In The Capital
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 3:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Two major events are coming to Pōneke next week with Te Rā o Waitangi and Wellington Pasifika Festival providing free whānau-friendly entertainment and activities for all. Both will be at Waitangi Park, with Te Rā o Waitangi commemorating the signing ... More >>
No Change Needed To Recycling System In Wellington
Friday, 26 January 2024, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
The Ministry for the Environment is introducing nationwide recycling standards to make sure each council is collecting the same recyclables from homes across the motu – with no change needed in Pōneke. There’ll be no difference to recycling in ... More >>
Council Rolls Out Go By Bike Day Breakfast And Launch Of Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 12:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is coming together with a range of local businesses and organisations to host a Go By Bike Day breakfast on Thursday 1 February – and the launch of Aotearoa Bike Challenge in Pōneke. This year the annual free breakfast ... More >>
Celebrate Summer With A Series Of Fortunate Events
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:44 am | Wellington City Council
The summer season is just heating up with three months of big and small events – with something for everyone. Check out the schedule and information about main events below, and visit wellington.govt.nz/events for more details. Summer Sampler Weekends ... More >>
Wellington Mayor Responds To Minister Brown’s Letter
Saturday, 20 January 2024, 1:55 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has responded to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, outlining the work Wellington City Council is undertaking to fix water issues in the city. “Wellington City Council is committed to dealing with the water infrastructure ... More >>
Public Invited To Memorial For Dance Legend
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 11:53 am | Wellington City Council
The public is invited to a celebration of the life of Sir Jon Trimmer KNZM MBE on Friday 2 February at the Opera House. Sir Jon’s life (18 September 1939 – 26 October 2023) will be honoured through performances by members of the Royal New Zealand ... More >>
It’s Time To Face The Music As Gardens Magic Returns
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 6:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Gardens Magic kicks-off 2024 with a twang as it returns next week with the iconic Gardens Magic Concert Series, Light Display, Kids Garden Trail, and Kids Explorer Days. Set amongst the natural beauty of the Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā, ... More >>
Wellington CBD street parking switches to Pay by Plate next week (Wednesday 3 January)
Friday, 29 December 2023, 5:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Central Wellington’s ageing parking meter system is being updated with new technology, with the new meters installed and going live next week. There are 400 new Pay by Plate machines in central Wellington, Kelburn and by the Botanic Gardens ki Paekākā; ... More >>
Nominations Close For Wellington By-election
Friday, 22 December 2023, 12:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Nominations have now closed for the by-election in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward with seven candidate nominations received by today’s midday deadline. Nominations opened to fill one vacancy following the formal resignation of then Councillor ... More >>
