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New Location For Toi Pōneke Arts Centre Announced
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 12:03 pm | Wellington City Council
The current Toi Pōneke Abel Smith Street premises will close early June 2026 to coincide with the new site opening at 3-6 Market Lane – located in part of the iconic building on the corner of Cable Street and Market Lane. More >>
Birds Of A Feather Flock Together On Coastal Beaches
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:49 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington coastline is a vital refuge for many indigenous manu (birds),37 native bird species to be exact, with more than half (20 species) classified as threatened or at risk. More >>
Wellington City Sets Course: Annual Plan And Amended Long-Term Plan Adopted
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:07 pm | Wellington City Council
The 2025/26 Annual Plan and associated budget includes an average rates increase of 12 percent, including 1.4 percent for the sludge levy. This is slightly below the forecast for the year in the 2024-34 Long-term Plan. More >>
Next Steps Towards More And Quicker Bus Trips
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 4:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Ahead of meetings in August, elected members from the Regional Council and City Council are being updated this week on the proposed Harbour Quays corridor, including stop locations and the services likely to use the route initially. More >>
Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui Design A Library Card Competition Opens
Monday, 23 June 2025, 10:42 am | Wellington City Council
The competition is open to all ages in two categories (13 years and under and 14 years and over). The winning artworks will feature on the new limited-edition library card, and be used by thousands of Wellingtonians – and the winners will receive ... More >>
Better Coordination To Tackle Homelessness In Wellington
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 2:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Mātiniti Social, Cultural and Economic Committee today approved $460,000 in funding to establish the Homelessness Coordination Service, which will be led by the three frontline agencies working with some of the city’s ... More >>
Inglewood Place Toilets Bring Colour, Accessibility And Convenience To The Area
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10:14 am | Wellington City Council
The site includes two standard and three accessible toilets with baby-changing facilities, automated timed doors and hands-free controls. Two will be open 24/7, the other three from 7am-11pm. More >>
Residents Monitoring Survey 2025 Results Released
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 4:16 pm | Wellington City Council
The RMS is Wellington City Council’s annual check-in with residents to understand their views on a wide range of topics and, along with the nationwide Quality of Life biannual survey, helps to form a small part of the wider performance story in the ... More >>
Wellington City Council And Predator Free Wellington Win Supreme Award At Local Government Excellence Awards
Friday, 13 June 2025, 6:37 pm | Wellington City Council
The LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards celebrates programmes, projects, and approaches that demonstrate professional excellence in local government management, and are open to any council, or council-controlled organisation (CCO) in Aotearoa ... More >>
Bike Projects Help Cut Wellington’s Emissions
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6:34 pm | Wellington City Council
“Our overall mission is to provide low-carbon options for commuters in Wellington and the Council funding has enabled us to offer access to a wide variety of people,” says Ryan O’Connell, owner of Switched on Bikes. More >>
Agreement To Boost Cooperation Among Pacific Capital Cities
Friday, 6 June 2025, 3:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Under the agreement, the cities commit to developing a three-year work plan to address specific areas of cooperation. To discuss progress in strengthening regional partnerships, annual summits will be held, with hosting rotating among the cities. More >>
Wellington Businesses And Residents Team Up For Tidy-Up
Friday, 6 June 2025, 12:51 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is partnering with local businesses and community groups for two clean-up days coming up for Courtenay Place and Cuba Street. Courtenay clean up (Photo/Supplied) “This initiative is a tangible way for us to demonstrate our ... More >>
New Urban Liaison Officers Boost Safety In Wellington CBD
Friday, 6 June 2025, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council
“A dedicated Safety Hub, which will serve as a central point for collaboration and support, will be operational very soon to further bolster our efforts to make our streets safer and more welcoming,” adds Mayor Whanau. More >>
Stars Align For Wellington’s Matariki Ahi Kā
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 11:42 am | Wellington City Council
This year’s Matariki festivities begin with Mana Moana Pōneke, a series of indigenous short films projected onto a water screen in Whairepo Lagoon, running on weekend nights from 7-22 June. More >>
Public Invited To Dive In And Share Views On 10-year Coastal Plan
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council
The draft plan includes over 80 proposed actions, ranging from practical upgrades like improved toilets and tracks, to long-term efforts towards erosion control, protection of wildlife, restoring Māori names to reserves, and planning for climate adaptation ... More >>
Wellington Names Artist For Indigenous Exchange With Canberra
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau said Jamie is uniquely positioned to explore shared indigenous narratives across various art forms, as the Canberra Pōneke Indigenous Artist Exchange once again reconnects the artistic communities of both cities. More >>
Wellington's Te Ngākau Civic Precinct - Update
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 11:01 am | Wellington City Council
The reopening event will reflect the City Council’s partnership with mana whenua and the creative community, drawing Wellingtonians from all walks of life into the new building with music, art, performances and interactive experiences. More >>
Wellington Celebrates Sister City Canberra
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 10:09 am | Wellington City Council
HMAS Canberra, the Royal Australian Navy’s flagship, will take part in a series of events that includes a captivating naval parade through the city, Ship’s company volunteering at a soup kitchen and in community clean-ups, and a rugby match against ... More >>
Support For Huetepara Park And Lyall Bay Surf Hub Confirmed
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:23 pm | Wellington City Council
The development is expected to include accessible boardwalks and raised platforms, connecting wheelchair users and others with limited mobility to the beach and park spaces. A nature-first design approach will also help strengthen the coast's resilience More >>
3715 Submissions Received Ahead Of 22 May City Council Votes
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Along with the submissions, close to 175 people, groups and organisations spoke at an oral hearing. The Council also surveyed a representative sample of 500 residents reflecting the demographic characteristics of Wellington. More >>
