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District Plan review needed to curb future housing shortage
Friday, 8 November 2019, 5:30 pm | Wellington City Council
A report released today on future housing demand shows that without action, Wellington city will face a shortfall of between 4600 and 12,000 dwellings by 2047. The report takes a region-wide view of housing and business capacity based on predicted population ... More >>
Central Library celebrates life of J.C.S Sturm
Friday, 8 November 2019, 11:12 am | Wellington City Council
An artwork that celebrates the life of J.C. Sturm, also known as Jacquie Baxter, is being installed on new hoarding that is being erected around the Central Library on Victoria Street. More >>
Mayor Foster welcomes recount decision
Friday, 8 November 2019, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has welcomed the District Court decision not to order a recount in the Wellington City Council mayoral election. More >>
Insurance Taskforce recommends shift of focus
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has today released the Mayor’s Insurance Taskforce discussion document, which looks at ways to address increasing uncertainty in the city’s insurance environment. More >>
Bird of the Year 2019 celebrates all things going cheep
Monday, 4 November 2019, 10:44 am | Wellington City Council
Kiwis can egg-cercise their voting power with the Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau/Bird of The Year 2019 now open – and we’re putting all our eggs in one basket, backing the kororā/little blue penguin. More >>
Earthquake-prone and heritage building funds open
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 11:09 am | Wellington City Council
Two funds to help owners of earthquake-prone and heritage buildings in Wellington have opened for applications today (31 October). More >>
Go by bike day celebrates growing pedal power
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 12:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Go by bike day tomorrow (Thursday 31 October) will celebrate the growing number of Wellingtonians of all ages and abilities who are choosing to make some trips by bike. More >>
Mayoral election recount: City Council position
Friday, 25 October 2019, 5:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council Chief Executive Kevin Lavery says it is expected a District Court judge will make a decision next week on whether a recount of the Mayoral election results can proceed or otherwise. The following text is from an email sent by Mr ... More >>
Cr Sarah Free chosen as Wellington’s Deputy Mayor
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 8:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor-elect Andy Foster says he has chosen Motukairangi-Eastern Ward Councillor Sarah Free as his Deputy Mayor for the 2019-2022 triennium. More >>
Wellington City election – final results
Friday, 18 October 2019, 12:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Andy Foster has been confirmed as Mayor of Wellington by a majority of 62 votes in the final results of the Wellington City elections, released today. Mr Foster secured 27,364 votes, ahead of the 27,302 votes for the runner-up, Justin Lester. ... More >>
2019 Wellington City Council Election
Sunday, 13 October 2019, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Preliminary report for the 2019 Wellington City Council Election Andy Foster has won the Wellington Mayoralty over Justin Lester according to preliminary Wellington City election results released at 12 noon today (Sunday). The result shows Councillor ... More >>
Wellington City Council Election (updated with ward results)
Saturday, 12 October 2019, 4:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Progress report for the 2019 Wellington City Council Election Andy Foster has a narrow lead over Justin Lester according to the progress result in the race for Wellington City Mayor. The result shows Cr Foster, who has been a Wellington City Councillor ... More >>
Progress report 2019 Wellington City Council Election
Saturday, 12 October 2019, 4:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Andy Foster has a narrow lead over Justin Lester according to the progress result in the race for Wellington City Mayor. More >>
Sweeping housing insurance changes proposed
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 3:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Raising the Earthquake Commission cap to $400,000 and changing MBIE building regulations to focus on saving property as well as life are among recommendations the Wellington Insurance Taskforce wants the Government to investigate. More >>
New central Wellington library offers Aotearoa collection
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 2:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians have today gained a second central city library service, this time with a focus on Aotearoa, with the opening of a new cooperative space in the National Library. More >>
Capital’s seniors celebrate golden years
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 11:18 am | Wellington City Council
Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors' Week 2019 will be held 14–20 October, celebrating our older residents and providing a week of community events and activities with them in mind – promoting a diverse, inclusive and healthy environment. More >>
Buckets of fun planned for Cuba Mall 50th birthday
Friday, 4 October 2019, 2:53 pm | Wellington City Council
Next week sees the start of celebrations for Cuba Mall’s golden anniversary, and 50 years of the iconic Bucket Fountain splashing unwitting bystanders – and everyone’s invited. More >>
The story of Zealandia is told by its founder
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 10:03 am | Wellington City Council
Two decades ago, construction began on a fence around a piece of Wellington bush which even its backers weren’t entirely sure would work. More >>
Wellington City Council voting campaign ramps up
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 2:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has launched a voting campaign to encourage residents to vote in the upcoming local body elections – happening Saturday 12 October. More >>
The birds are back in town
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 3:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s wildlife continues to thrive as a result of sustained predator control efforts across the cities reserves and backyards. A recent report commissioned by Wellington City Council has found significant increases in the number of species ... More >>
