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Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 7]
New Urban Liaison Officers Boost Safety In Wellington CBD
Friday, 6 June 2025, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council
“A dedicated Safety Hub, which will serve as a central point for collaboration and support, will be operational very soon to further bolster our efforts to make our streets safer and more welcoming,” adds Mayor Whanau. More >>
Stars Align For Wellington’s Matariki Ahi Kā
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 11:42 am | Wellington City Council
This year’s Matariki festivities begin with Mana Moana Pōneke, a series of indigenous short films projected onto a water screen in Whairepo Lagoon, running on weekend nights from 7-22 June. More >>
Public Invited To Dive In And Share Views On 10-year Coastal Plan
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council
The draft plan includes over 80 proposed actions, ranging from practical upgrades like improved toilets and tracks, to long-term efforts towards erosion control, protection of wildlife, restoring Māori names to reserves, and planning for climate adaptation ... More >>
Wellington Names Artist For Indigenous Exchange With Canberra
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau said Jamie is uniquely positioned to explore shared indigenous narratives across various art forms, as the Canberra Pōneke Indigenous Artist Exchange once again reconnects the artistic communities of both cities. More >>
Wellington's Te Ngākau Civic Precinct - Update
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 11:01 am | Wellington City Council
The reopening event will reflect the City Council’s partnership with mana whenua and the creative community, drawing Wellingtonians from all walks of life into the new building with music, art, performances and interactive experiences. More >>
Wellington Celebrates Sister City Canberra
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 10:09 am | Wellington City Council
HMAS Canberra, the Royal Australian Navy’s flagship, will take part in a series of events that includes a captivating naval parade through the city, Ship’s company volunteering at a soup kitchen and in community clean-ups, and a rugby match against ... More >>
Support For Huetepara Park And Lyall Bay Surf Hub Confirmed
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:23 pm | Wellington City Council
The development is expected to include accessible boardwalks and raised platforms, connecting wheelchair users and others with limited mobility to the beach and park spaces. A nature-first design approach will also help strengthen the coast's resilience More >>
3715 Submissions Received Ahead Of 22 May City Council Votes
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Along with the submissions, close to 175 people, groups and organisations spoke at an oral hearing. The Council also surveyed a representative sample of 500 residents reflecting the demographic characteristics of Wellington. More >>
Mayor Tory Whanau Launches WCC’s 2025 Restoration Planting
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council
With around 2.5 million plants and trees already established along the town belt and coastal reserves, the Council is well on its way to planting three million by 2030. More >>
This Pink Shirt Day (and Any Other Day) There’s No Excuse For Abuse
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council
The ‘We are Wellingtonians’ campaign will include videos, social media, written content and information for internal and external audiences, starting from Pink Shirt Day and leading up to the elections in October. More >>
Biannual Oriental Bay Sand Shift Happening Next Week
Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:37 pm | Wellington City Council
The work involves moving sand from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay to maintain the size and shape of the beaches. More >>
Housing Boost For Wellington As WCC Extends Te Kainga
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 2:51 pm | Wellington City Council
The Committee approved Councillor Geordie Rogers’ amendment to the Housing Action Plan, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Matthews, which will extend Te Kainga by five years and increase the supply of affordable rental properties in Wellington. More >>
Fines-free Wellington Libraries See 30% Boom In New Users
Monday, 5 May 2025, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council
“We’re thrilled to see both a significant increase in new library members and strong borrowing numbers among children and teenagers,” says Mayor Tory Whanau. More >>
Pōneke Weather Update – 8.45am
Friday, 2 May 2025, 9:07 am | Wellington City Council
Members of the public are urged to avoid the Town Belt and the city's reserves due to reports of multiple fallen trees. Council staff are checking tracks and starting work to clear fallen or unstable trees. More >>
Wellington City Council Weather Update – 3.20pm - Facilities Closing Early
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 3:34 pm | Wellington City Council
The Council’s Chief Operating Officer, James Roberts, says the early closures are in the interests of reducing the risk to members of the public and to enable staff to get home early in case the weather deteriorates further this evening. More >>
Wellington City Council storm update – 11.30am
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians are advised to stay indoors if possible and take extra care if travelling due to the conditions. More >>
Go-Ahead Given To Finalise Ground-Lease Sale Negotiations
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:48 pm | Wellington City Council
Today’s debate and vote on the ground leases was closed to the public given the commercially-confidential nature of the negotiations. The Council will also not identify the individual sites until sales are completed, at which point further information ... More >>
Groundbreaking Work Starts On Golden Mile
Monday, 28 April 2025, 2:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau says the upgrade of Courtenay Place – one of the capital’s main retail, commercial and entertainment areas – is a game-changer for Wellington. More >>
Wellington Scores “A” In Global Index For Inclusive, Competitive Edge
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council
The Open for Business City Ratings are determined by a combination of 27 metrics, including business environment accessibility, network readiness, corruption levels, innovation ecosystem health, quality of life standards, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity and ... More >>
Council Upgrades Social Housing To Meet Pōneke’s Changing Needs
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Housing Upgrade Programme 2 (HUP2) will see a $439.1 million investment, committing the relevant provision of the 2024/34 Long-term Plan budget over the next 10 years to deliver warm, dry, safe, and secure homes for Wellingtonians. More >>
