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Light plane crash, Raglan
Monday, 17 December 2018, 3:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Police are responding to a light plane crash in Raglan. The incident occurred near East Street about 3.20pm. Further information will be released when it becomes available. ENDS More >>
Wellington City Council makes the top ten top ten lists
Monday, 17 December 2018, 3:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Santa’s busy making lists around this time of year, so we’ve made a few of our own – they’re all nice… mostly! More >>
Wellington to forge ahead with Convention Centre
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 1:39 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have voted to proceed with a Five Greenstar Convention and Exhibition Centre (CEC) which will give a major boost to the local economy, create hundreds of jobs and provide stimulus for further regeneration in that part of the ... More >>
New Oriental Bay paths open for use
Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
New bike and foot paths designed to provide more space for people in busy Oriental Bay were today blessed by Taranaki whānui, and officially opened by Minister of Transport Phil Twyford and Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Vote on Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Saturday, 8 December 2018, 12:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Vote on Convention and Exhibition Centre next week Wellington City Council will next week decide whether to proceed with a new Convention and Exhibition Centre. More >>
Wellington to expand affordable apartment model
Friday, 7 December 2018, 10:13 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will expand its New Zealand-first project of providing affordable inner city apartments with the owners of six more buildings wanting to convert their properties. More >>
Festive turn of events in the Capital
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 12:50 pm | Wellington City Council
The Capital has been busy celebrating the festive season already, but there are still a lot of free events and fun activities coming up – and there’s something for everyone. More >>
North Kumutoto public space officially opened
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 1:12 pm | Wellington City Council
The North Kumutoto public space on Wellington’s waterfront was officially opened yesterday (Tuesday) by Mayor Justin Lester following a blessing from Taranaki Whanui. More >>
More counters to show bike trip numbers
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 4:43 pm | Wellington City Council
Additional electronic counters and improved online data will help show how Wellington City travel patterns change over time as more paths, lanes and other changes are made to make it safer and easier for more people to make some trips by bike. More >>
Waterfront spot best for a concert arena: Wellington Mayor
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 8:49 am | Wellington City Council
Sites for a new indoor concert arena in Wellington have been narrowed down with the most likely spot at Kings Wharf on the waterfront, says Wellington Mayor Justin Lester. A 12,000-seat arena has been identified as crucial if the capital wants to attract ... More >>
Bar safety campaign gets Council backing
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 4:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is welcoming and supporting a consent campaign which is launching ahead of the festive season. More >>
Don’t flip your lid, wheelie bin clips are on their way
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 1:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is currently distributing over 40,000 free clips to every household in the capital that currently has a recycling wheelie bin – helping to keep a lid on it. More >>
Wellington’s online building consent tool
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 1:13 pm | Wellington City Council
From a modest start as a set of standard processes and online forms, a web platform for online building consents is now proving to be a popular one-stop shop. More >>
Wellington’s heroes recognised for their deeds
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 1:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s commitment to ending sexual violence was reflected in the Safety in the City awards ceremony at the Wharewaka on the waterfront last night. Several individuals, groups and programmes were honoured by Mayor Justin Lester for making ... More >>
Wasabi ice cream to help fire up Japan Festival
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Whether it’s the thrilling beat of taiko drums or the gracious tea ceremony that takes your fancy, there’s something for everyone at the sixth biennial Japan Festival Wellington to be held this Saturday 24 November. More >>
Have yourself A Very Welly Christmas next weekend
Monday, 19 November 2018, 12:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council presents the highlight of the festive calendar in the capital city next weekend (24-25 November) as Wellington gets ready to welcome Santa and his friends to Lambton Quay for two days of family-friendly fun – and everyone’s ... More >>
Council approves additional funds for St James Theatre
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 1:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council today approved an additional $16.7 million to strengthen and refurbish the historic St James Theatre on Courtenay Place. More >>
Wellington Mayor pays tribute to Sir John Anderson
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 3:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has paid tribute to business and sports leader Sir John Anderson, who has died aged 73. More >>
Capital commemorates centenary of city’s worst natural event
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 10:57 am | Wellington City Council
The influenza pandemic that started in 1918 killed 50 million people internationally, around 9000 nationwide, and 757 in Wellington – the majority of the latter were buried in Karori Cemetery . More >>
Feedback sought on possible Newtown bike connections
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 10:41 am | Wellington City Council
People who live or regularly travel in Newtown, Berhampore and Mt Cook are being asked to provide feedback on possible bike routes and street changes – feedback that will be used to help plan safe and convenient bike connections in these neighbourhoods. ... More >>
