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Council Turns 150 And The Rest Is History
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 2:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is turning the big 150 this month, and we’re celebrating with a walk down memory lane – and everyone can come along. On 28 September 1870 the Wellington City Council met for the first time after succeeding the Town Board. ... More >>
The Great Kererū Count Takes Flight This Friday
Thursday, 17 September 2020, 2:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is a proud partner of the Great Kererū Count, which is set to take-off tomorrow. Mayor Andy Foster says: “It is an absolute joy to see increasing numbers of these beautiful birds soaring over our city, perched on wires ... More >>
Car Share Schemes Driving Force For Eco-city Status
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 2:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Recent information shows the capital’s car share schemes are proving to be popular in Wellington – and with the planet. Wellington City Council’s car share policies are designed to encourage the use of car sharing as a flexible, low carbon option ... More >>
Council To Issue Reminders About NZTA WoF Deadline
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 11:25 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will start issuing warnings this week to remind vehicle users the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s COVID-related extension for vehicle registrations, Warrants of Fitness (WoF) and Certificates of Fitness (CoF) ends at ... More >>
Strong Interest In The Central Library Consultation
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 7:01 pm | Wellington City Council
A six-week public consultation to gather Wellingtonians’ views on restoring the Central Library service in the heart of the city has ended with significant input from residents. “With more than 1360 submissions and counting, Wellingtonians have ... More >>
Daily Checks Help Keep Kororā Safe
Friday, 4 September 2020, 6:12 am | Wellington City Council
Every morning before work begins along Cobham Drive, workers check for kororā (little blue penguins) which could have taken refuge over night. Mena the penguin hunter They check under and around vehicles, and in the areas where rock is going to be ... More >>
Council Grants Boost Post-lockdown Recovery
Thursday, 3 September 2020, 4:41 pm | Wellington City Council
This week, the Wellington City Council provided funding of $340K to 40 organisations that support local community needs across arts, culture, well-being and the natural environment – including those addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. ... More >>
Tell Us Your Preferred Option For The Gambling Venues Policy
Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 1:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking to renew its Gambling Venues Policy in accordance with the Gambling Act 2003. Consultation opens today (1 September) to provide feedback on your preferred option. Wellington City Council has had a Gambling Venues Policy ... More >>
Council Gifted Land For Outer Green Belt
Friday, 28 August 2020, 11:38 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has agreed to the generous gifting of land to be used as scenic reserve, adding ecological value and more diversity to the Outer Green Belt (OGB) in Tawa. The 16,670m2 piece of land, adjoining Te Ngahere o Tawa (Forest of ... More >>
Council Drones On About The Plight Of The Bumblebee
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 10:25 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is celebrating Bee Aware Month this September with events and activities to create a real buzz around the city. Council is partnering with the apiculture community and stakeholders to help raise awareness around the critical ... More >>
Sign-Up To The Online Central Library Consultation Events
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 5:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Consultation on the Central Library is moving online under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 with three webinar events for the public – and everyone is welcome. “We’ve had a great response so far with over 300 submissions in the first weeks. But we ... More >>
New Parking Policy Affects Everyone In Wellington – Even If You Don’t Drive
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 3:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has adopted a new Parking Policy to manage its on- and off-street parking in the city. Mayor Andy Foster says the new policy is comprehensive and will set the city up well for the challenges of our changing and growing city. “This ... More >>
Courtenay Place Interested Parties Agree On A Way Forward
Friday, 14 August 2020, 11:47 am | Wellington City Council
A response to recent violent behaviour in Courtenay Place was discussed yesterday at a solutions seeking meeting hosted by Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. Representatives of Police, First Retail, Wellington hospitality and city councillors and staff met ... More >>
Courtenay Place: Interested Parties Agree On A Way Forward
Friday, 14 August 2020, 5:44 am | Wellington City Council
13 August A response to recent violent behaviour in Courtenay Place was discussed today at a solutions seeking meeting hosted by Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. Representatives of Police, First Retail, Wellington Hospitality and Wellington City Council councillors ... More >>
Council Adopts Paekākā As The Name For Wellington Botanic Garden Precinct
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 12:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have formally endorsed Paekākā as the te reo Māori name for the landscape area including the top of the Cable Car, Wellington Botanic Garden, Anderson Park and Bolton Street Cemetery. “The adoption of this name does ... More >>
Services And Facilities In Capital At COVID-19 Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 12:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Following the Government announcement yesterday, Wellington City Council can confirm the status of its services and facilities as the country moves into Alert Level 2 today at midday. Under Alert Level 2, most of Council’s services and facilities ... More >>
Tākina Is Proposed New Name For Convention And Exhibition Centre
Friday, 7 August 2020, 3:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Next week Wellington City Councillors will be asked to approve ‘Tākina’ as the name for the Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre currently under construction. Mayor Andy Foster says Tākina will be great for Wellington culturally and economically. ... More >>
New Fund Aims To Get More Of Us Moving
Friday, 7 August 2020, 11:44 am | Wellington City Council
With spring less than a month away, Wellington City Council is challenging workplaces to get more staff walking, jogging and biking – and reaping the rewards active commuting offers. To help, it has a new active transport workplace fund that businesses ... More >>
Cable Car Back With Longer Hours, Half-price Opening Weekend
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 11:27 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Cable Car will be back in service from this Saturday 8 August after its annual maintenance shutdown. To celebrate, the Cable Car is offering half-price Adult and Children return tickets this weekend (8-9 August) when purchased online ... More >>
Council Talks Trash In The Capital
Tuesday, 4 August 2020, 12:29 pm | Wellington City Council
People living in Wellington city now have the opportunity to give their feedback on new controls intended to help promote waste minimisation and better manage waste. Over the past two years, Wellington City Council has been reviewing the issues related ... More >>
