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Events Remembering March 15 Anniversary In The Capital
Monday, 2 March 2020, 9:27 am | Wellington City Council
A national remembrance service will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Sunday 15 March to mark the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks. Wellington will be honouring the day with a number of events around the capital being led and ... More >>
Landfill Extension Design Drop-in Sessions
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 3:49 pm | Wellington City Council
Plans for a proposed extension of Wellington’s Southern Landfill are progressing with a draft concept nearing completion. Wellington City Council’s Waste Operations Manager, Emily Taylor-Hall, says the next community drop-in sessions in March are ... More >>
Wellington City Councillors Agree Terms Of Reference For Mayoral Taskforce: Three Waters
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 2:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors agree Terms of Reference for Mayoral Taskforce: Three Waters Wellington City Councillors have today agreed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Mayoral Taskforce: Three Waters. “I want to thank Councillors for their collaborative ... More >>
Terms Of Reference Have Been Released For The Wellington Mayoral Taskforce On Water
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 12:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has today released the terms of reference for the Mayoral Taskforce on Water he announced last week. These will be endorsed at Council meeting on Wednesday. “We’ve had a series of events over the summer, we’ve asked a ... More >>
Mayoral Taskforce: Three Waters Terms of Reference
Monday, 24 February 2020, 7:40 pm | Wellington City Council
The purpose of the Mayoral Taskforce: Three Waters is to inquire into specific problems relating to water issues in Wellington, and identify initiatives to address these issues by recommending an action plan to Wellington City Council. More >>
Terms Of Reference Have Been Released For The Wellington Mayoral Taskforce On Water
Monday, 24 February 2020, 7:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Terms of reference have been released for the Wellington Mayoral Taskforce on Water Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has today released the terms of reference for the Mayoral Taskforce on Water he announced last week. These will be endorsed at Council meeting ... More >>
Wellington Mayor Announces Taskforce On Water
Thursday, 20 February 2020, 1:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has today announced the formation of a Mayoral Taskforce to look into Wellington’s water situation. “Following our meeting with Wellington Water yesterday, and further consideration by Councillors, it has been agreed that ... More >>
Wellington’s Water – First Steps Taken To Address Long-term Issues
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 5:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says today’s meeting with senior representatives from Wellington Water was constructive and focussed on solutions to the problems that have recently beset the city’s water infrastructure. “There was full disclosure ... More >>
Wellington’s Water Situation – Mayor Calls Meeting
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 4:44 pm | Wellington City Council
In light of the recent series of issues with Wellington’s water pipes a high-level meeting has been called tomorrow between Wellington City Council and Wellington Water Limited. “With around 3000km of water pipes and a complex network of equipment ... More >>
Council Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 3:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has announced the appointment of Claire Richardson as Chief Operating Officer, filling the position which will be vacated by Barbara McKerrow when she moves into the Chief Executive role on 1st March. Ms Richardson joins the ... More >>
Get Your Skate On At Bowlzilla
Friday, 14 February 2020, 3:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Kiwi skateboarding stars from across the country and around the world will be grabbing some air, as they pop, ollie and carve up the bowl at Bowlzilla next month – looking to book a spot in the 2020 Olympics. The sport is making its ... More >>
Wellington Lantern Festival Kicks Off 14 & 15 February
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 12:38 pm | Wellington City Council
The Wellington Lantern Festival is set to launch on 14 February at its new location on the Wellington Waterfront. The event will span the entire length from Odlins Plaza to Waitangi Park and is expected to attract over 50,000 attendees across the two ... More >>
Wellington Mourns The Passing Of Sir Des Britten
Thursday, 13 February 2020, 11:22 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says the city is today mourning the passing of Sir Desmond Britten. “Sir Des was a giant of the Wellington community and his passing leaves a huge gap in our city. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this ... More >>
Mayor seeks more information on waterfront car park
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 12:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster is seeking advice on options and costs relating to the Frank Kitts Park car park, which has been declared earthquake-prone. More >>
Hello new cashless parking meters, farewell Txt-a-Park
Monday, 3 February 2020, 11:58 am | Wellington City Council
On-street parking customers in central Wellington will notice two changes in ways they can pay for parking in the coming months, starting with a five-month trial of 10 cashless parking meters next week – and then the withdrawal of the 16-year-old ... More >>
Chinese New Year welcomes the year of the rat
Thursday, 30 January 2020, 9:43 am | Wellington City Council
To celebrate Chinese New Year, a wide variety of cuisine, crafts and cultural events will be held in the capital over the weekend – and everyone is welcome. More >>
Celebrate our national day Te Rā o Waitangi in the park
Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 10:18 am | Wellington City Council
Celebrate our national day, Te Rā o Waitangi, at Waitangi Park on Thursday 6 February with kai, kapa haka and waiata for the whole whānau to enjoy. The popular Waitangi Day celebration marks the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with ... More >>
There’s a massive turn of events this summer
Monday, 27 January 2020, 1:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Summer is really heating up, and so is the capital’s calendar – with big events happening all over the city, the waterfront, and around our local communities. More >>
CEO Resignation from WellingtonNZ
Thursday, 23 January 2020, 5:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is saddened to hear of the resignation of Lance Walker, CEO of Wellington NZ (the city’s and regional economic development and marketing delivery organisation) More >>
Wellington City excited to welcome Women’s Cricket World Cup
Thursday, 23 January 2020, 3:49 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is delighted the city has been chosen as one of six to host matches in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup tournament in early 2021. More >>
