Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 69]
New Oriental Bay bike path to go ahead
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 5:27 pm | Wellington City Council
The most congested part of the Oriental Bay pathway will be made safer for people on bikes and on foot later this year with no loss of parking. More >>
Clarification regarding proposed movie museum
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
The headline on today’s Dominion Post front-page lead story – ‘Jackson asks Govt for $25m’ - is fundamentally incorrect. More >>
Fields of Remembrance – the Last Post
Monday, 16 April 2018, 10:10 am | Wellington City Council
The Fields of Remembrance white crosses installation is now in place on the Salamanca Lawn site in the Botanic Garden, representing all the fallen Wellingtonians during the World War One campaign. More >>
Lights, camera, project!
Sunday, 15 April 2018, 11:16 am | Wellington City Council
Lights, camera, project! Wellington City buildings, backdrops and landscapes will act as giant canvasses in the next four weeks to spark conversations about the future of our city. Public consultation on Wellington City Council’s 10-Year Plan starts ... More >>
Frank Kitts Park upgrade plan gets the green light
Monday, 9 April 2018, 2:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council can now get on with the redevelopment of Frank Kitts Park following an Environment Court decision giving a proposed upgrade project the go-ahead. More >>
Council welcomes Shelly Bay court decision
Monday, 9 April 2018, 2:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has welcomed today’s High Court decision to dismiss judicial review proceedings blocking the proposed multi-million dollar development of Shelly Bay. More >>
Wellington City Council Parking officer hospitalised
Sunday, 8 April 2018, 2:42 pm | Wellington City Council
On Friday 6 April at about 11am a Wellington City Council parking officer, who was on duty outside Newtown School on Riddiford Street, was assaulted and seriously injured. More >>
The Parade draft concept designs now online
Friday, 6 April 2018, 9:23 am | Wellington City Council
The Parade draft concept designs now online Draft concept designs for The Parade in Island Bay are now online at transportprojects.org.nz for people to take a look at. These plans reflect the redesign proposal that was agreed by Wellington City ... More >>
City switches to eco-friendly streetlights
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 2:20 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is installing eco-friendly LED streetlights across the city in a bid to lower energy-consumption and to improve public safety. More >>
Wellington Brass Band return home Champions again!
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 10:32 am | Wellington City Council
The Australian national band championships took place in Melbourne over Easter weekend. This year's competition saw over 70 bands, and 3000 attendees compete throughout five main events. Competition is fierce with quality bands such as Brisbane Excelsior ... More >>
Have your say on boundary changes and te reo names
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 10:20 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council wants your views on proposed changes for Council elections, representation and ward names, Deputy Mayor Jill Day says. More >>
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 >>
