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Survey Shows Challenges Faced By Community Services During Lockdown
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 10:48 am | Wellington City Council
The COVID-19 lockdown forced most people indoors, but those on the frontline saw a number of challenges supporting the more vulnerable communities according to a recent survey. Community Networks Wellington (CNW) recently commissioned the survey ... More >>
Share Your Views On The Future Of The Central Library
Monday, 27 July 2020, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council
Today marks the start of a six-week public consultation to gather Wellingtonians’ views on restoring the Central Library service in the heart of the city. “We know how frustrating the closure of the Central Library building is, which is why we sped ... More >>
Amendments To Statement Of Proposal On The Future Central Library
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 6:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Today Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and Councillors voted on a number of amendments on the proposed Statement of Proposal on the future of the Central Library. “Wellington is facing a number of significant challenges but also exciting opportunities to invest More >>
Wellington City Council Approves Annual Plan And 5.1% Rates Increase
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 2:19 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have today formally adopted the 2020/2021 Annual Plan - confirming the 30 June 2020 decision unchanged. The plan includes a 5.1% rates increase, reduced from the 7.1% forecast for this year in the 2018/2028 long term ... More >>
Strathmore Park Community Centre Gets Facelift
Friday, 17 July 2020, 11:38 am | Wellington City Council
The Strathmore Park Community Centre is being strengthened and refreshed to continue its 50 year tradition of being the beating heart of the neighbourhood. A community meeting will be held at the Centre, 108 Strathmore Avenue, on Saturday 25 July at ... More >>
Council Statement On The Future Of The Central Library
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 6:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Today Wellington City Council released a Statement of Proposal to gather the public views to inform decisions on the future of the Central Library in October. Mayor Andy Foster and Councillors will be asked to approve the Statement of Proposal at ... More >>
Statement Of Proposal For The Future Of Central Library
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 5:17 pm | Wellington City Council
On Thursday 16 July 2020, Wellington City Council will publish a proposed Statement of Proposal on the future of the Central Library. The Mayor Andy Foster and Councillors Fleur Fitzsimons and Iona Pannett invite media to a briefing on the Statement of ... More >>
More EV Chargers Driving The Switch To Electric
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 1:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is heading in the right direction in reducing transport emissions, with 28 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations now installed across the capital’s suburbs. The installations around the city is part of a two-year pilot ... More >>
The Stars Come Out To Shine For Matariki
Friday, 10 July 2020, 9:58 am | Wellington City Council
Experience Matariki like never before as we celebrate the Māori New Year with both live and digital events, art, exhibitions, workshops and online activities. This year, two WAITUHI projects have been commissioned to mark Matariki, with the WAITUHI ... More >>
Te Awe Library To Open In The CBD
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 11:55 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is pleased to announce the third and largest interim library in the CBD, Te Awe Library (meaning White Feathers), will open to the public from 9.30am, Tuesday 14 July. “We are delighted to announce we are opening Te Awe Library ... More >>
Wellington Sportsfield Upgrades To International Standard
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council
The Te Whaea sportsfield in Newtown has recently had shock pads installed to meet IRB and FIFA requirements, to provide a better surface and playing experience for users – from both the community and professional arenas. Te Whaea was the first ... More >>
Smarter Buildings Reducing Council’s Carbon Footprint
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 1:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Energy savings made in two central city buildings brings Wellington City Council a step closer to achieving its goal of becoming a Zero Carbon Capital by 2050. Technology that controls the atmospheric conditions inside Wellington Museum and the City Gallery ... More >>
Plastic Free July Highlights The Solution To Pollution
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 9:13 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is once again proud to be joining the global movement by supporting events, activities and initiatives this Plastic Free July – being part of the solution, not the problem. There’ll be videos, handy hints, prize giveaways, ... More >>
Council To Stop Collecting Low Grade Plastic For Good
Monday, 29 June 2020, 1:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Due to a changing global market and a glut in low quality plastics, Wellington City Council will only accept plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July. Much of Wellington’s ... More >>
Council Grants $1.5 Million To Covid-19 Recovery
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 2:16 pm | Wellington City Council
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Wellington City Council has allocated $1.553 million to support social and community agencies with the recovery – with funding going to 73 projects around the city. In April, Council committed an additional $1 ... More >>
The Sky’s The Limit For Matariki In The Capital
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 3:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Matariki is a time for relection and remembrance, looking towards the future, and coming together – so this year’s events will embrace those themes through engaging story telling, exciting light displays and projections, and whanāu friendly activities. ... More >>
Rain Now Bringing Down Landslips In Wellington - Take Care Out There
Friday, 19 June 2020, 7:53 am | Wellington City Council
An update re heavy rain in the past two days: A big landslip overnight has closed Shelly Bay Road between the Miramar Cutting and the Shelly Bay military base There are reports coming in of other smaller slips around town including - Bowen Street ... More >>
Heavy Rain Hitting Wellington - And Slips Coming Down - Take Care Out There This Morning
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 8:26 am | Wellington City Council
Commuters are advised to take extra care this morning due to the effects of heavy rain overnight in the Wellington region. Wellington City Council’s contact centre is starting to get calls about surface flooding and slips around the city as people ... More >>
Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards To Recognise Local Heroes
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 11:51 am | Wellington City Council
In a year that has been full of challenges and triumphs it is time to acknowledge those heroes amongst us who have made a difference in our community. The Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards (APW) are one of the ways Wellington City Council ... More >>
Council Pools Free Off-peak In Response To Covid-19
Friday, 12 June 2020, 10:15 am | Wellington City Council
In response to those financially affected during Covid-19, Wellington City Council is offering free swimming during off-peak times across all five pools from 15-30 June. The benefits of swimming are numerous, so this will be a welcome move for many ... More >>
