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Walk, Bike, Explore At Shelly Play Open Streets Day
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:51 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are invited to put their crocs in comfort or sport-mode, pump up their tyres, pack a picnic, and roll down to Te Motu Kairangi/Miramar Peninsula coast for Shelly Play open day. This Sunday 10 March the Miramar Peninsula coastal road ... More >>
Wellington City Residents Free Day For Te Papa’s Dinosaurs Of Patagonia Exhibition
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 10:31 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City residents will be able to enjoy a free day at Te Papa’s Ngā Taniwha o Rūpapa | Dinosaurs of Patagonia exhibition next week. Wellington City Council is a founding partner, and has proudly supported Te Papa for over 20 years. As part ... More >>
Redwoods Get The Chop – And The Chopper
Monday, 4 March 2024, 11:56 am | Wellington City Council
Some areas of the Botanic Garden ki Paekākā will be restricted to the public on Wednesday as two large decaying redwood trees are removed from the area by helicopter. After careful consideration and assessment by Wellington City Council’s team of ... More >>
Key Details Of Plan To Rejuvenate The Reading Courtenay Complex Made Public
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 5:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Key details of the confidential commercially sensitive negotiation where Wellington City Council supports the upgrade and reopening of Reading Cinema can now be brought into the public domain. With approximately 80% of the deal with Reading Cinema now ... More >>
Te Kopahou Reserve, Pariwhero Red Rocks - Vehicle Access Temporarily Closed Due To Wildfire Risk
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 11:54 am | Wellington City Council
Tinder-dry conditions on Wellington’s south coast mean the Owhiro Bay gate to Te Kopahau Reserve and Pariwhero Red Rocks will be closed to motor vehicles from 12 midday this Friday 23 February until further notice. Wellington City Council’s ... More >>
Mega Weekend Coming To The Capital
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 11:24 am | Wellington City Council
Next weekend is going to be the busiest it has been all summer so check out what’s on, prepare for heavier traffic on roads and footpaths, and let’s make sure everyone has a great, and safe, time. From the hills to the harbour, there’s something for ... More >>
Geordie Rogers Elected Winner Of Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward By-election
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Green Party candidate Geordie Rogers has been elected in the by-election to fill the vacant seat in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward. Mr Rogers has won the seat with 4147 votes - 45 votes ahead of Karl Tiefenbacher on ... More >>
Two Upgraded Play Areas Ready To Push Play In The City
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 10:07 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is pleased to announce the opening of two upgraded play areas in Pōneke next week – the exciting new playspace at Frank Kitts Park, and the refreshed site at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā. Botanic Garden Playground <img ... More >>
Take 5 At The New Take 10 Pop-up In Courtenay Place
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:16 pm | Wellington City Council
An organisation that provides a safe space and a friendly face for young people out on Friday and Saturday nights is extending its service from mid-February through to April. Take 10, with the support of Wellington City Council, has been parking ... More >>
Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward by-election – update on vote count
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council
Independent candidate Karl Tiefenbacher remains the provisional winner of the by-election to fill the vacant seat in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward – however his winning margin has reduced to 164 votes – with about 590 special ... More >>
Karl Tiefenbacher provisional winner of Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward by-election
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 1:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Independent candidate Karl Tiefenbacher is the provisional winner of the by-election to fill the vacant seat in Wellington City Council’s Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward. Progress results have been released and show Mr Tiefenbacher ahead of Green ... More >>
Council confirms Long-term Plan options for community feedback
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 4:55 pm | Wellington City Council
At today’s Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee meeting Mayor Tory Whanau and Wellington City Councillors confirmed proposals to go forward for formal consultation with the community. Consultation on the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP) ... More >>
Te Matapihi To House New Zealand School Of Music
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 3:00 pm | Wellington City Council
The New Zealand School of Music is to lease space in the revamped Te Matapihi Central Library in a commitment announced today by Wellington City Council and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Mayor Tory Whanau has welcomed the announcement. ... More >>
Hoeing The Seeds Of Love This Valentine’s Day
Monday, 12 February 2024, 2:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Find a date or a mate at one of the Weed Dating events happening around Pōneke this Valentine’s Day. It can be challenging meeting new people and making meaningful connections in this digital age, so this Valentine’s Day we’re encouraging you ... More >>
Release Of Independent Report And Recommendations On Wellington Water Ltd
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 11:27 am | Wellington City Council
An independent report into Wellington Water Ltd’s (WWL) operational performance has been released today and suggests several opportunities to improve WWL’s performance. The independent review was initiated by a resolution of Wellington City Council’s ... More >>
Independent Hearing Panel’s Recommendations On Proposed District Plan
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 7:13 pm | Wellington City Council
The first set of Wellington City Council’s Proposed District Plan (PDP) hearings have been completed. They focused on the provisions related to intensification that fall under the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process (ISPP) created by the ... More >>
Council Briefed On Long-term Plan Budget Options
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 3:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors were today briefed on key proposals as part of the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan development process. At the Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee meeting on 15 February, Councillors will vote on which of these proposals ... More >>
Pōneke Welcomes Two Major Events Embracing Diversity In The Capital
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 3:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Two major events are coming to Pōneke next week with Te Rā o Waitangi and Wellington Pasifika Festival providing free whānau-friendly entertainment and activities for all. Both will be at Waitangi Park, with Te Rā o Waitangi commemorating the signing ... More >>
No Change Needed To Recycling System In Wellington
Friday, 26 January 2024, 12:22 pm | Wellington City Council
The Ministry for the Environment is introducing nationwide recycling standards to make sure each council is collecting the same recyclables from homes across the motu – with no change needed in Pōneke. There’ll be no difference to recycling in ... More >>
Council Rolls Out Go By Bike Day Breakfast And Launch Of Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 12:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is coming together with a range of local businesses and organisations to host a Go By Bike Day breakfast on Thursday 1 February – and the launch of Aotearoa Bike Challenge in Pōneke. This year the annual free breakfast ... More >>
