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Demolition of old surf club building to start soon
Monday, 12 November 2018, 11:23 am | Wellington City Council
Preliminary work has started on the old Lyall Bay surf club, in preparation for its demolition which is due to start within a fortnight. More >>
New two-tier CBD bike rack opens for use
Friday, 9 November 2018, 6:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s first covered public bike rack will be available for use from Monday 12 November. More >>
Wellington native bird numbers flying high
Friday, 9 November 2018, 10:53 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington is now a prime place to see threatened native bird species and hear a dawn chorus according to a survey which shows numbers are booming. One trend indicates that kakariki have increased about 700 percent since 2011, and new species have been ... More >>
Sister cities plant a seed for future growth
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 4:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington and Canberra are working together to protect rare, threatened and symbolic trees and plants from around the world. More >>
Wellington’s young people shaping their future
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council
One hundred and fifty young people are taking the chance to tell the Wellington City Council what their vision is for the capital at a summit being held today. More >>
Pride Parade set to ignite the capital
Monday, 5 November 2018, 10:24 am | Wellington City Council
The Wellington Pride Parade has announced next year's parade will be on the evening of Saturday 16 March 2019 – the same day as Out in the Park – and everyone's welcome. More >>
Wellingtonians go gonzo over Onzo bikes
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 1:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are leaping onto little black and yellow bicycles as the city embraces its first bike share scheme. Onzo’s six-month trial started on 6 October. In its first two weeks more than 11,000 people have registered and nearly 14,000 trips have ... More >>
Royal walkabout: traffic tips and vantage points
Friday, 26 October 2018, 12:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Thousands of people are expected to gather at Wellington’s Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this Sunday 28 October for a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. More >>
More fuel competition on way for Wellington
Friday, 26 October 2018, 9:42 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has welcomed the news the Commerce Commission will be granted new powers to allow it to investigate fuel prices. More >>
Iris Wilkinson plaque unveiled in Wellington today
Friday, 26 October 2018, 9:40 am | Wellington City Council
One of New Zealand’s most accomplished writers, Iris Wilkinson, will be honoured today in a ceremony outside her childhood home in Northland. More >>
Blessing of Rongotai subway and murals
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council
The new sea-themed murals on the entrances to the subway below the airport runway were blessed and celebrated at a ceremony this morning (Thursday 25 October). More >>
Time to sing out about our unsung heroes
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, ages and backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a selfless commitment to making the world a safer place – which is why we acknowledge them in the annual Safety in the City awards. More >>
CBD streets open to people next Sunday 28 October
Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 3:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians will have the opportunity to enjoy their city in new ways at Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke – Open Streets this Sunday 28 October from 9am to 1pm, where parts of some central city streets will be opened up for people and closed to cars. ... More >>
Council consults on quake-prone ‘priority’ buildings
Friday, 19 October 2018, 1:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Council consults on quake-prone ‘priority’ buildings Wellington City Council has today opened a Government-required consultation to identify priority earthquake-prone buildings, including those on key transport routes, which will need to be strengthened ... More >>
Trial closure for slip lane on Cobham Drive
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 2:58 pm | Wellington City Council
The left-turning slip lane on Cobham Drive, adjacent to St Patrick’s College at the Evans Bay Parade intersection, will be closed to traffic for a three-month trial from Monday 29 October. More >>
Heritage Week – it’s about time
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 2:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Heritage Week is back for its second year, once again showcasing the history of the city with events, tours, exhibitions, and sneak peeks behind the scenes of some hidden treasures. More >>
Council to work with the Government on walking and cycling
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 12:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors today unanimously agreed to an approach aimed at securing up to $24 million in Government funding for walking and cycling improvements in the city’s southern suburbs – Island Bay, Berhampore, Newtown and Mt Cook. More >>
Wellington Mayor marks passing of arts philanthropist
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 11:06 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has acknowledged the death of philanthropist Denis Adam, CNZM, OBE, a major contributor to the Wellington and New Zealand arts scene. More >>
Check out our Labour Weekend to do list
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 10:38 am | Wellington City Council
The forecast may be a bit hit and miss in the capital this Labour Weekend, but we’ve got a list of things to do to suit all weather types – and all types of people too. Obviously, to really appreciate Labour Weekend, we recommend visiting Samuel ... More >>
Wellington eyes more money for walking and cycling
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 12:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is aiming to secure up to $24 million in Government funding for walking and cycling improvements in Island Bay, Berhampore, Newtown and Mt Cook. More >>
