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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 >>
Branch Out With The Blooming Wonderful City Nature Challenge
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 12:46 pm | Wellington City Council
From 25–28 April, Te Upoko o te Ika (Wellington Region) will join over 650 cities worldwide and across Aotearoa to record as many species as possible in the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge. More >>
All You Need To Know About The Upcoming Public Holidays In Pōneke
Monday, 14 April 2025, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Buses will replace trains over the Easter and Anzac long weekends, as KiwiRail carries out planned infrastructure upgrades and rail improvements across all rail lines. Delays are expected, and passengers are encouraged to check timetables before travelling. More >>
Frank Kitts Park Rock Revetment Replacement Starts Next Week
Monday, 7 April 2025, 2:56 pm | Wellington City Council
Over the last 50 years some of the rocks that line the waterfront along Frank Kitts Park have moved, becoming dislodged and exposing the clay soil. More >>
Council Unleashing New System For Local Animal Services
Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Changes are coming to Moa Point Animal Shelter and Services to be more visible, responsive and improve animal welfare, ensure public safety, and help promote responsible pet ownership. More >>
CubaDupa Will Be On The Road Again This Weekend
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council
The two-day festival will showcase over 140 acts presenting over 170 performances spanning music, dance, theatre, and visual arts along Cuba and neighbouring streets on Saturday from 12pm-12am and Sunday from 11am-6pm. More >>
Residents Half Price Day For Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery Exhibition At Te Papa
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council
Te Papa is the first venue to kick-off the global tour of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the iconic jewellery of renowned British fashion house Vivienne Westwood. More >>
Jervois Quay Closures And Detours For Upgrade Work
Friday, 21 March 2025, 3:15 pm | Wellington City Council
The work, mostly in the northbound lanes, is estimated to last three weeks and will be phased over different sections with most lane closures happening off-peak to minimise disruption and congestion in the area. More >>
Mums (and Dads) Champion Wellington's Cycleways
Friday, 21 March 2025, 10:38 am | Wellington City Council
From quicker school runs to easier grocery trips, the city’s growing bike network is proving a game-changer for busy households. More >>
Feedback Sought On Water Reform, Long-term Plan Amendment And Annual Plan
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 1:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The need to address the challenges of water infrastructure means it is inevitable the cost of water services will increase. The multi-council water organisation approach will help to keep increases lower due to its scale and the ability to borrow more ... More >>
Get Ready For Homegrown To Strike A Chord In The City
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:03 pm | Wellington City Council
With over 50 local acts performing live across five stages over two days along Wellington's stunning waterfront, some restrictions will be in place for event organisers to set up, show days, and pack down, and to manage the health and safety of all in the area. More >>
Wellington Launches New Plan To Boost City Safety
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 2:12 pm | Wellington City Council
To improve city-wide monitoring, the Council is creating a centrally coordinated CCTV system and increasing funding for community patrols, including Māori wardens, Pasifika patrols, and ethnic patrols. More >>
Town Hall Progress And Front-Of-House Facilities – Update
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 4:26 pm | Wellington City Council
The benefits of this approach to front-of-house are that it provides certainty for the Town Hall opening, gives the Council full discretion over the design and fit out of front-of-house facilities, and gives Precinct the greatest flexibility with ... More >>
We’re Painting The Town Rainbow To Celebrate Pride In Pōneke
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council
To show further support for the community, assets will be lit up with rainbows around the city, including a Cable Car tunnel, the Michael Fowler Centre, Queens Wharf and the Waterfront, and the Carter Fountain. More >>
