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New traffic roundabout for Island Bay foreshore

Thursday, 29 March 2018, 1:09 pm | Wellington City Council

Work has started this week on new traffic and pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of The Esplanade and Reef Street in Island Bay. More >>

Town Hall strengthening gets under way

Thursday, 29 March 2018, 11:46 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians will notice the start of work on the Town Hall refurbishment soon, when earthquake strengthening gets under way on the 114-year-old building. More >>

All plans are go for Wellington as WCC hits mid-term mark

Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council

The city is tracking well to deliver on its promises to Wellingtonians as it approaches the halfway point of its triennium, Mayor Justin Lester says. ‘’We are at the halfway point, so it is a good chance to stop and take stock of how far we have come ... More >>

Council supported artists win big at the Fringe Awards

Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 4:02 pm | Wellington City Council

Council’s support and investment in arts is paying dividends with recent accolades and awards for creative recipients. More >>

Myrtle rust discovered in Wellington City

Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 12:29 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City’s first confirmed myrtle rust infection has prompted Wellington City Council to ask the public to be vigilant about checking for and reporting suspected sightings of the deadly tree fungus. More >>

Labour of love to return plaque to rightful owner

Monday, 26 March 2018, 8:58 am | Wellington City Council

Samuel Parnell may not be a household name, but the man who was instrumental in introducing the 8-hour working day will be remembered at an event tomorrow – with a plaque designed to honour him being returned to its rightful owner, the Wellington Trades ... More >>

Karori community designs shape of things to come

Monday, 19 March 2018, 9:45 am | Wellington City Council

Karori residents and businesses are taking an active role in planning their suburb’s future in a new piloted approach by Wellington City Council – making it a more attractive and appealing place for local businesses, residents and visitors alike. More >>

Major water main burst in Johnsonville

Friday, 16 March 2018, 4:01 pm | Wellington City Council

There’s been a major water main burst in Broderick Road, Johnsonville, in the past hour. Unfortunately the burst has tripped a shut-off valve at a local reservoir so there is either no water or low water pressure to much of Johnsonville and also ... More >>

Foodie Capital rising to break bread with neighbours

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 11:44 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians will join together in communities and groups over the next few weeks as they meet, eat, share, and learn while celebrating Local Food Week and Neighbours Day Aotearoa in the Capital. More >>

New harbourside bike path gets the go-ahead

Friday, 9 March 2018, 10:10 am | Wellington City Council

A new two-way bike path around part of Evans Bay will go ahead later in the year, along with changes to several other streets that will make it safer and easier to bike around Kilbirnie, into the city, and over the hill to Newtown. More >>

Wellington votes to bring rates down to 3.9%

Thursday, 8 March 2018, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council

This week Wellington City Council voted to bring rates down to 3.9%, from a mooted 7.1% in the Draft Long Term Plan. Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says keeping the rates down is part of ensuring Wellington remains affordable over the next decade. ... More >>

Councillors to step out on Walk2Work Day

Thursday, 8 March 2018, 2:56 pm | Wellington City Council

Whether you call it taking the Waewae Express, riding Shanks’s Pony, peregrinating or perambulating, Wellington City Councillors will be legging it on Walk2Work Day – next Wednesday 14 March - and want Wellingtonians to consider doing the commute ... More >>

Autumn harvests more events for coolest little capital

Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 11:25 am | Wellington City Council

It may be officially Autumn, but there’s still a spring in the step and a sunny disposition shining on Wellington as locals and visitors are spoilt for choice with festivals, fairs, events, and activities happening all over the capital in the next ... More >>

Deputy Mayor calls on Māori to have their say

Monday, 5 March 2018, 11:49 am | Wellington City Council

Deputy Mayor Jill Day has called on Maōri to take an active part in the upcoming consultations on Wellington City Council’s Ten-Year Plan. More >>

Consumer confidence climbs in the Capital

Monday, 5 March 2018, 11:25 am | Wellington City Council

Consumer confidence has jumped in the Wellington region, according to the latest ANZ Roy Morgan survey. More >>

Wellington City Council releases 10-Year Plan

Friday, 2 March 2018, 3:55 pm | Wellington City Council

Mayor Justin Lester says the Plan is consistent with the Council’s earlier stated priorities for the triennium. More >>

10-Year Plan prioritises Wellington being predator-free

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 6:38 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is giving Wellington’s predator-free projects extra priority and is bolstering the city’s efforts to be eco-friendly. More >>

Keeping Wellington at the top of the game

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 3:02 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington will enjoy a refreshed and reinvigorated arts, events and culture scene as a result of a $127 million investment over the next 10 years. More >>

Wellington economy healthy and growing: report

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington economy healthy and growing: report Wellington City’s economy is in good heart – as evidenced by the findings of the Infometrics quarterly economic monitor for the year to December 2017. Councillor Simon Marsh, Wellington City Council’s ... More >>

10-year plan seeks to deliver on Wellington’s housing vision

Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 6:46 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s 10-year plan sets out a clear road map to deliver on our vision for all Wellingtonians to have a safe, dry, warm homes, says Mayor Justin Lester. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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