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Wellington live streaming of National Remembrance Service
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 7:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington live streaming of National Remembrance Service - what you need to know Where and when is the event in Wellington? o Date: Friday 29 March o Venue: Waitangi Park, Wellington waterfront o Gates open: 8.30am o Service start time: 9.30am, with ... More >>
Inner city reservoir gets green light for future resilience
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 4:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today unanimously approved a $17m cost increase to secure a major investment in the city’s future – the construction of a large reservoir in Mount Cook. More >>
Wall of aroha in the heart of the city
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 2:15 pm | Wellington City Council
A space is being created in Te Ngākau Civic Square where the public can express their feelings and messages of support through art and words. More >>
15 EV chargers to be installed in suburban streets
Monday, 25 March 2019, 10:54 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is moving to lower transport emissions by agreeing to install the first set of electric vehicle charging stations in residential areas. This will enable those people who don’t have off-street parking and are unable to charge ... More >>
Wellington Central Library to Close for Safety Priorities
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 3:05 pm | Wellington City Council
The Chief Executive of Wellington City Council, Kevin Lavery, in consultation with Mayor Justin Lester and Councillors, has made the necessary decision to close the Wellington Central Library and public car park as of 8.30pm on Tuesday 19 March. More >>
Everybody needs good neighbours
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 9:40 am | Wellington City Council
This nationwide event running from 22-31 March aims to bring people together to build great neighbourhoods, whether you live in a high rise apartment, a house in the suburbs, a boat on a marina, or a tiny home on the outskirts of the city. More >>
Wellington vigil venue shifted to Basin Reserve tonight
Sunday, 17 March 2019, 11:16 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says this evening’s public vigil in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack will be held at the Basin Reserve, starting at 6pm. More >>
Wellington vigil scheduled for 6pm Sunday 17 March
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 4:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has announced that a public vigil will be held in the capital tomorrow (Sunday 17 March) in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack. More >>
Two e-scooter companies selected for Wellington trial
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has selected two companies to roll out the trial of the city’s first electric scooter share scheme. Licences will be given to locally owned start-up company Flamingo and to Jump, which is owned and operated by Uber. The two companies ... More >>
Gov backing mooted for big Wellington public housing project
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s public housing is set to get a major boost with Housing New Zealand and Wellington City Council proposing a partnership agreement for the government agency to take a long-term lease of the city’s Arlington complex. Subject to public ... More >>
Tawa to celebrate finish of Town Centre upgrade
Monday, 11 March 2019, 1:12 pm | Wellington City Council
This Friday 15 March marks the official opening of the Tawa Town Plaza - the final stage of a series of improvements to make the centre a more attractive, vibrant and safe space. There’ll be speeches and singing as the community, contractors and ... More >>
landslip on Hutt Road, south of Ngauranga - delays likely
Friday, 8 March 2019, 4:24 pm | Wellington City Council
A landslip has come down on to the Hutt Road between the Onslow Road intersection and the Ngauranga Gorge in Wellington in the past hour. The roadway is down to one lane northbound – so motorists will likely experience delays during this evening’s ... More >>
Wellington plans for growth
Friday, 8 March 2019, 11:14 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has released its 2019-20 draft Annual Plan, which outlines continued spending on resilience and the environment, housing, transport, sustainable growth and arts and culture. More >>
Painting the town red, orange, yellow, green...
Friday, 8 March 2019, 10:06 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington will be painting the town red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet to celebrate the rainbow community with an up-coming fortnight of events and activities all over the capital. More >>
Grey Street and Wellington City beaches now smokefree
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 4:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington city councillors today voted to make the city’s beaches and the Grey Street pedestrian area in the central city smokefree. The move is part of an update to the Council’s Smokefree Action Plan, which confirms the Council’s commitment ... More >>
New Island Bay play space takes shape
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 3:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Breaking news for bored kids! Work is starting on a spectacular new community playground to entertain the youngsters of Berhampore and Island Bay. The play space is being built between the skate bowl and the children’s bike track beside Adelaide Road, ... More >>
Motorists: expect delays this big Welly weekend
Friday, 1 March 2019, 4:17 pm | Wellington City Council
The Capital City will be heaving this weekend – with huge crowds expected for Eminem on Saturday and the Newtown Festival on Sunday. The message for motorists is – either leave your car at home or expect delays if you’re crossing the city. Some ... More >>
Vaping, beaches, Grey Street targeted in smokefree proposal
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 4:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s beaches and the Grey Street pedestrian area in the central city will be off limits to smokers as part of a proposed update to Wellington City Council’s Smokefree Action Plan. The plan reaffirms the Council’s commitment to the Smokefree ... More >>
Wellington to strengthen historic Town Hall
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 11:33 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have approved strengthening of the city’s Town Hall and extending its life by 100 years. More >>
Ground condition work starting at Frank Kitts Park
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 12:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Work is starting on the first stage of the new playground for Frank Kitts Park on Wellington’s waterfront. More >>
