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Council supports sexual violence prevention initiative

Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is collaborating with key stakeholders to support Wellington Police’s “Don’t Guess the Yes” campaign – with the goal of changing attitudes and behaviour towards sexual violence. More >>

Feedback opens on revised plan for Oriental Bay

Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 1:04 pm | Wellington City Council

The latest plan to improve the most congested part of the Oriental Bay pathway – which opens for feedback today – will make things safer for people on bikes and on foot, and keep the angle parking. More >>

Wellington: 62 heritage buildings yet to be strengthened

Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 12:42 pm | Wellington City Council

Just 62 heritage buildings yet to be strengthened Latest figures released by Wellington City Council show that progress is being made to make safe Wellington’s at-risk heritage buildings. Councillor Iona Pannett, who holds the Council’s Heritage Portfolio, ... More >>

Mayor wants Wellingtonians to be prepared for ex-cyclone

Monday, 19 February 2018, 1:02 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says commuters should make early decisions tomorrow morning about whether to stay home or delay journeys if ex-Cyclone Gita hits the region with force. More >>

Expect traffic delays in the Capital this weekend

Friday, 16 February 2018, 3:49 pm | Wellington City Council

Motorists should add extra time to their journeys across central Wellington and the southern and eastern suburbs this weekend – two major events are likely to cause traffic congestion and delays. More >>

Housing affordability not a single number

Monday, 12 February 2018, 3:55 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Councillor and Housing Portfolio leader Brian Dawson says a single number for housing affordability is not the right approach. More >>

Worser Bay tree swing saved from chop

Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 3:31 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is saving a much-loved Worser Bay tree swing from the chop following requests from the community More >>

Wellington takes lead on sexual harassment

Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 10:24 am | Wellington City Council

Newly-sworn in Southern Ward Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons will start her term mandated to tackle sexual violence in Wellington, with Mayor Justin Lester announcing Cr Fitzsimons as portfolio lead for City Safety. More >>

Go by Bike Day to celebrate growing pedal power

Monday, 5 February 2018, 11:11 am | Wellington City Council

Go by Bike Day this Wednesday 7 February will be a big celebration for the growing number of Wellingtonians who are choosing to make some trips by bike. More >>

Making Wellington a te reo city

Monday, 5 February 2018, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council

Making Wellington a te reo city Wellington City Council wants to hear from the public on how it can achieve the goal of making Wellington a te reo Māori city, Deputy Mayor Jill Day announced today. The public consultation for the draft te reo policy, ... More >>

Te Rā o Waitangi – fun for the whole whānau

Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:37 pm | Wellington City Council

The Capital will be celebrating Te Rā o Waitangi in style this coming Tuesday with an exciting line-up of entertainment and activities at Waitangi Park, and along the waterfront. More >>

Safe journey reminder for motorcycle riders at ferry

Friday, 2 February 2018, 10:05 am | Wellington City Council

Motorcycle riders heading south from the Wellington region for this month’s Burt Munro Challenge will be reminded to take their time on their journey to Invercargill as they check in before boarding the ferry to cross Cook Strait. More >>

Wellington remembers William Colenso

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 8:33 am | Wellington City Council

William Colenso, New Zealand’s first printer and an early missionary, explorer, botanist and linguist, will be remembered in two linked events in Wellington today (Thursday 1 February). More >>

Wellington hoping to expand mentoring programme

Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 9:17 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington is hoping to double its involvement in a national Māori mentoring programme this year, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says. Since 2011, Wellington’s Mayor has mentored a rangatahi (young person) each year as part of the Local Government ... More >>

Rainbow vision to delight Cable Car riders

Monday, 29 January 2018, 3:16 pm | Wellington City Council

The ride up in Wellington’s Cable Car is now brighter and more colourful thanks to a new mural. More >>

13 hot summer tips to keep the Coolest Little Capital cool

Thursday, 25 January 2018, 12:27 pm | Wellington City Council

25 January 2018 13 hot summer tips to keep the Coolest Little Capital cool We all know Wellington is renowned for its great weather – but this summer has been something else. It’s hot – so Wellington City Council’s experts have compiled the following ... More >>

Mayor pays tribute to Graham Williams

Thursday, 25 January 2018, 10:51 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester expressed his sympathy today to the family of Wellington rugby legend and well-known businessman Graham Williams, who has died after a long illness. More >>

Wgtn: Strengthening work continues on key transport route

Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 2:34 pm | Wellington City Council

Major strengthening work will continue on Ngaio Gorge Road next month as part of the long term project to improve resilience on this key transport route. More >>

Seoul and Wellington to strengthen ties with MOU

Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington’s links with South Korea’s capital Seoul will be strengthened tomorrow (Thursday 18 January) by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that signals closer ties between the two cities. More >>

Heavy rain causing flooding and making driving hazardous

Friday, 5 January 2018, 3:46 pm | Wellington City Council

Heavy rain in the past hour has flooded roads around Wellington City – particularly in low-lying areas in the eastern suburbs. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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