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Council gets engaged
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:16 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has been very engaged this year with 29 public consultations, 23 public notices, on-going project work with community groups, a big shift to online submissions, and an award winning design campaign – we asked, you spoke, and we ... More >>
Wellington ready for a spell of Gardens Magic
Friday, 28 December 2018, 11:42 am | Wellington City Council
Gardens Magic is ready to weave a spell over the capital with three weeks of the iconic free concert series returning to the Wellington Botanic Garden Soundshell to showcase the sounds of Aotearoa’s best and brightest. More >>
Grass flush has mowing crews working hard in Wellington
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 11:12 am | Wellington City Council
A perfect combination of warm temperatures and rain has combined to produce prodigious grass growth in Wellington. As residents with big lawns and grass berms will have learned in the past few weeks, the grass has been growing at an exhaustingly-rapid ... More >>
Council focuses on the big issues with latest funding round
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 10:11 am | Wellington City Council
The Council recently approved over $300,000 in grants to 59 organisations and community groups with a strong focus on culture, the environment, sustainability and addressing some of the big issues concerning Wellingtonians – homelessness, street begging, ... More >>
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 >>
