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Plants On The Move To Make Way For Begonia House Improvements Next Month
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 2:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Detailed design and consenting for construction works is now being progressed, with the first phase of preparation seeing the tropical end of the Begonia House closing from 1 November to allow the plant collection to be removed safely. More >>
The Carter Fountain Is Temporarily Out Of Order
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council
The fountain, built in 1973, was donated to the city by local businessman Hugh Carter. He dedicated it to his parents, George and Ella, and named it Carter Fountain. More >>
Wellington City Council Welcomes Minister Penk's Announcement On Quake-Strengthening
Monday, 29 September 2025, 3:34 pm | Wellington City Council
In the meantime, it is important that owners of earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) leave their notices in place until any changes have been confirmed by legislation. More >>
Wellington City Council’s AA- Credit Rating Affirmed
Friday, 26 September 2025, 1:58 pm | Wellington City Council
S&P notes that after the upcoming elections next month “we expect the new council not to make material changes to its financial strategy.” More >>
Spring Into Action With Summery Events Calendar Heating Up
Friday, 26 September 2025, 1:16 pm | Wellington City Council
With the silly season coming up, fun, free and whānau-friendly events and festivals are starting to heat up with good vibes, culture, action and entertainment heading to Pōneke over the next few months. More >>
Didn’t Get Your Voting Papers In The Post? You Can Still Special Vote
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
With voting underway, voters will literally have the chance to wear their civic pride on their sleeves with specially designed “I Voted” stickers created by Tawa Intermediate students. More >>
Sand Replenishment Work Set To Start At Oriental Bay
Monday, 22 September 2025, 10:52 am | Wellington City Council
The project will start on Monday 29 September and is estimated to take three-weeks, with sand from a quarry in Dunedin being shipped, stockpiled and then spread across the three main beaches. More >>
Te Matapihi Redesigned Library Card Winners In The Good Books
Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:24 am | Wellington City Council
The redesign of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui and the rawa is rooted in the natural world – and the competition theme te taiao/nature was designed to reflect that. More >>
Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui Blessing Celebrates Final Stage Of Restoration
Monday, 15 September 2025, 10:38 am | Wellington City Council
The restoration of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui has created a modern, uniquely Wellington library that acknowledges and embraces the history of Pōneke and has mana whenua narratives woven throughout. More >>
Celebrate 50 Years Of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori In Pōneke
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Alongside New Zealand Sign Language, te reo Māori is an official language of Aotearoa. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori encourages whānau, organisations and communities throughout Aotearoa to embrace te reo and give it a go. More >>
Have A Ball In Pōneke This Weekend
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 12:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Kicking-off the big action is the highly anticipated second rugby test on Saturday night as the All Blacks face South Africa at Sky Stadium in a bid to secure the Freedom Cup. More >>
Council Seas The Day And Adopts Tātou Ki Uta – The Coastal Reserves Management Plan
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 10:46 am | Wellington City Council
Thousands of contributions from Wellingtonians, through workshops, beachside chats, school projects, online tools, and written submissions, captured the community’s aspirations for the future of the coast. More >>
Get Ready For Some Poll Dancing As Your Voting Papers Are On The Way
Monday, 8 September 2025, 3:42 pm | Wellington City Council
When you receive your voting pack, open it, read it, mark it,and post it before Tuesday 7 October, or drop it off at one of the voting bins before 12 noon on Saturday 11 October. More >>
Pioneering Rainbow Action Plan Adopted In Wellington
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:20 pm | Wellington City Council
“As the first council in New Zealand to pass a comprehensive Rainbow Action Plan, we are proud to lead the way in ensuring all Wellingtonians have a city where they feel safe, respected, and seen,” Cr O’Neill says. More >>
Focus On Local Elections With Candidate Videos Going Live
Monday, 25 August 2025, 9:18 am | Wellington City Council
The Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer Jennifer Parker says the videos are just one of several initiatives available to make voting more accessible for everyone. More >>
Construction Finished, Fit-Out Starts On Te Matapihi
Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:03 pm | Wellington City Council
“After four years of construction, Te Matapihi is now restored to more than 100 percent of the new building standard, and we’re looking forward to completing the internal fit–out, bringing back the books, and celebrating the reopening with Wellingtonians ... More >>
Council Enterprise Income Divisions?
Friday, 15 August 2025, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
Morgan suggests that specialised areas might be in goods such as rubbish bags as a possible example and perhaps in the information technology space which could be developed internally and then owned by the council. More >>
Historic Partnership: Wellington And Ramallah Sign Friendly City Agreement
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:59 pm | Wellington City Council
“This agreement with Wellington marks a significant milestone for the people of Ramallah and all Palestinians. At a time of profound hardship for our nation, this gesture of friendship resonates deeply,” says Mayor Kassis. More >>
70 Candidates Running In Wellington City Council Elections
Monday, 4 August 2025, 11:11 am | Wellington City Council
Of the nominations there are 12 Mayoral candidates, 46 Councillor candidates, and 8 candidates for the Tawa Community Board. More >>
Wellington Celebrates Community Champions
Friday, 1 August 2025, 7:55 am | Wellington City Council
The Pōneke Civic Awards, formerly known as the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards, were established in 1986 to recognise Wellingtonians who have given significant voluntary service in the areas of community service or welfare, sport, culture, the ... More >>
