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Councillor says Wellington economy is in a good place
Monday, 28 May 2018, 2:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council Economic Development Portfolio leader Simon Marsh says he is encouraged by the way the city is tracking 18 months after the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Restored Carillon sound as a bell
Monday, 28 May 2018, 2:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park will be the site of a double celebration on Wednesday with the reopening of the restored National War Memorial Carillon and the unveiling of the Wellington’s Bell Storie s interactive display. The majority of the 74 Carillon ... More >>
Wellington tops world quality of life rankings
Friday, 25 May 2018, 1:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington shocked many when it was ranked the most liveable city in the world last year, but it won’t surprise Wellingtonians to learn it has kept that number one spot in 2018, says the capital’s Mayor Justin Lester. More >>
Awards celebrate social enterprise in the city
Friday, 25 May 2018, 8:55 am | Wellington City Council
Three local organisations were celebrated in a Social Enterprise Showcase presentation at the Wellington Gold Awards finalist announcement event at Te Wharewaka last night. More >>
Survey shows Wellingtonians want art in their lives
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 12:31 pm | Wellington City Council
A recent survey shows Wellingtonians are proud of their city’s creativity, and are backing investment in art and culture to make the Culture Capital a vibrant and interesting place to live, says Mayor Justin Lester. More >>
Be led down the Botanic Garden path this Sunday
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
As part of this year’s New Zealand and Australian Botanic Gardens Day, our very own will be celebrating with free activities and events for all to enjoy this Sunday. More >>
Wellington Mayor bags a first
Monday, 21 May 2018, 11:15 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Justin Lester is celebrating his local supermarket becoming one of the first in the country to go single-use plastic bag free today. More >>
Mayor says Budget 2018 will complement Wellington's work
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has welcomed the Government’s move to spend more on social housing, and a programme aimed at helping the long-term homeless. More >>
Basin Reserve’s Museum Stand to be saved after council vote
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 3:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The Museum Stand will continue to grace the Basin Reserve after Wellington City Council agreed the 94-year-old structure is worth preserving. More >>
Council proposes new name for Wellington waterfront
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 12:49 pm | Wellington City Council
The capital’s increasingly popular waterfront walkway could get a new official name – Ara Moana – following a proposal at a meeting of Wellington City Council’s Regulatory Processes Committee today. More >>
Younger Wellingtonians having say on city’s future
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 11:09 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s focus on digital engagement has paid off, with younger residents making up the biggest cohort of submitters to its 10-Year Plan consultation. More >>
Green light for Omāroro/Prince of Wales Park reservoir
Monday, 14 May 2018, 2:42 pm | Wellington City Council
An independent panel has recommended Wellington City Council confirm designation of the Omāroro/Prince of Wales reservoir. More >>
Cobham Drive night work to install new lights
Monday, 14 May 2018, 2:08 pm | Wellington City Council
Night work to install new energy efficient LED street lighting is getting under way on Cobham Drive this week – part of a bigger project to develop a new two-way bike path and footpath on the harbour side. More >>
Wellington Mayor backs Govt spending for predator control
Saturday, 12 May 2018, 11:12 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is thrilled with the news the Department of Conservation is getting a budget boost for pest control work. More >>
Future of Basin Reserve Museum Stand to be decided
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 3:01 pm | Wellington City Council
A proposal to save, refurbish and strengthen the Basin Reserve’s heritage-listed Museum Stand will be debated by Wellington City Council next week, with Mayor Justin Lester strongly behind the proposal. More >>
Fire, fun and fireworks for Matariki ki Pōneke
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 11:55 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s winter will light up with fire, fun and fireworks over three events for the first Matariki ki Pōneke festival. More >>
$11m earmarked for Ngaio Gorge resilience
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 10:52 am | Wellington City Council
As part of its draft 10-Year Plan, Wellington City Council has earmarked $10.7 million to ensure Ngaio Gorge Road remains useable in the event of a disaster or severe weather. More >>
Dealing with sea level rise: who should pay?
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 12:15 pm | Wellington City Council
We need to wake up to the financial and opportunity cost of continuing our protection measures against sea level rise. More >>
$34m-plan for more Wellington bus lanes
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 10:10 am | Wellington City Council
In its draft 10-Year Plan, Wellington City Council has earmarked $34 million to help improve Wellington bus services, with bus-priority lanes and new shelters. More >>
Town Hall strengthening update
Friday, 4 May 2018, 3:55 pm | Wellington City Council
From Monday 7 May, the walkway between Michael Fowler Centre and the Town Hall will be closed while we secure some brickwork (unreinforced masonry). Works are expected to take a few months. This next phase of strengthening work will mean some loss of ... More >>
