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Library services return to Central City
Monday, 6 May 2019, 4:12 pm | Wellington City Council
A new pop-up library to open on Tuesday 28 May will see library services returning to central Wellington for the first time since the closure of the Central Library in March 2019. More >>
Traffic signals to be installed at Seatoun Tunnel
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 1:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Work starts this Monday 6 May to install traffic signals outside both entrances to the Seatoun Tunnel in preparation for the upcoming earthquake strengthening. More >>
Trans-Tasman artist exchange builds capital bond
Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 11:27 am | Wellington City Council
The inaugural Canberra Wellington Indigenous Artist Exchange programme starts this month, with Canberra’s Dean Cross arriving in Wellington, and local artist Ana Iti going to Canberra on 28 May. More >>
Wellington Mayor calls for insurance forum
Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 11:22 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is calling for a forum with the Government’s Earthquake Commission Minister, insurance companies, and affected stakeholders to discuss rising insurance premiums. More >>
Council to consider panel’s recommendations on Quarry
Friday, 26 April 2019, 3:48 pm | Wellington City Council
An independent hearing panel has made recommendations on a decision on District Plan Change 83 for Kiwi Point Quarry, following public hearings in December 2018 – Wellington City Councillors will consider these recommendations on Wednesday 1 May 2019. More >>
Feedback sought on beauty industry health issues
Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 3:58 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is reviewing its Public Health Bylaw and is seeking feedback from the industry and the public on any issues people experience with the health and beauty industry and whether they should be regulated. The Council has issued ... More >>
Working together for te reo Māori in the capital
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 3:37 pm | Wellington City Council
I waitohua e te Kaunihera o Pōneke rāua tahi ko Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori te whakaaetanga e mahi tahi ai rāua kia rauora ai te reo Māori i te tāone matua. More >>
On-going future-proofing of Ngaio Gorge starts this month
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 1:52 pm | Wellington City Council
A permanent solution to stabilise the Ngaio Gorge, and make this key transport route stronger and more resilient, moves a step closer this month with the start of geotechnical investigations. More >>
Easter and Anzac Day services and facilities information
Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 4:27 pm | Wellington City Council
With Easter and Anzac Day coming up, there are a number of events happening, and some changes to our services and opening hours of our facilities. More >>
Wellington in the race to reach zero carbon
Monday, 15 April 2019, 3:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is seeking feedback on Te Atakura – First to Zero: its blueprint for a zero carbon capital city, which was released today. More >>
Additional branch library hours to meet community demand
Friday, 12 April 2019, 1:32 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 12 April 2019 Additional branch library hours to meet community demand Wellington Mayor Justin Lester today confirmed on-going additional opening hours and days for some branch libraries in response to the closure of the Central Library. ... More >>
Council preserves heritage as history doesn’t repeat
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 1:31 pm | Wellington City Council
What do an Edwardian home, a yacht club, two chapels, and a couple of old warehouses have in common? They’re all recipients of the latest round of the Wellington City Council’s Built Heritage Incentive Fund – contributing towards seismic strengthening ... More >>
Blessing marks start of harbour-side cycleway
Thursday, 11 April 2019, 10:34 am | Wellington City Council
A blessing was held at Omaru Kai-kuru/Pt Jerningham this morning ahead of construction starting after Easter on the first part of the planned new two-way bike path around Evans Bay. More >>
Award winning report puts spotlight on pre-1930s Wellington
Monday, 8 April 2019, 4:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and consultants Boffa Miskell have won a major award for their joint work on a recently-released review of inner-city residential areas characterised by pre-1930s houses. City Council staff took the stage along with colleagues from ... More >>
Consultation on Wellington’s Annual Plan starts today
Monday, 8 April 2019, 2:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians will have a four-week window to share their thoughts on Wellington City Council’s spending priorities for the coming year. More >>
State of the arts gets a boost in the capital
Friday, 5 April 2019, 2:27 pm | Wellington City Council
A low budget film making challenge, a Samoan arts workshop, a glow in the dark puppet show, and queer and trans drawing classes are just a sample of the diverse recipients of this year’s Creative Communities Scheme (CCS). More >>
First pop-up library service for CBD in Manners St
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 3:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester, today announced the return of library services to the CBD with a new pop-up space set to open in Manners Street. More >>
Council to celebrate local accessibility champions
Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 3:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Accessibility Award nominations open this week in conjunction with the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards – recognising organisations for their invaluable contribution to the community. More >>
FutureFit: a new tool for climate-change action
Monday, 1 April 2019, 2:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and Auckland Council have developed New Zealand’s first gamified carbon calculator to help people to make choices to reduce their impact on climate change. More >>
Recycling just got a lot clearer
Friday, 29 March 2019, 2:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will soon be delivering free packs of recycling bags to Wellington households – and although they are no longer green, they’re much greener than before. More >>
