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Wellington arts and culture projects receive boost
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 2:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council allocated $131,760 to 35 arts and culture groups and projects – with recipients representing a wide and diverse range of creative talent from all over the capital. More >>
Bird numbers are soaring in Wellington
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 5:14 pm | Wellington City Council
A 2017 bird report by Wellington City Council today revealed that tui, kaka and kakariki numbers have all increased significantly in Wellington Reserves since 2011, and there has been no decrease detected for any other species. More >>
Smooth ride along Hutt Road to be extended
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
The new improved walking and biking paths being built along Hutt Road will be extended next year, creating another important link in the planned route from the north and Hutt Valley. More >>
Wellingtonians quick to adopt online service
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council
More than 60 percent of building consents made to Wellington City Council are now received online through GoShift, a new initiative to improve the building consents process. More >>
Wellington continues strong S&P credit rating streak
Monday, 4 December 2017, 9:47 am | Wellington City Council
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor's has this week reaffirmed Wellington City Council’s strong credit rating, with an AA rating for longer-term and an A-1+ rating for short-term. More >>
Te Matatini! Festival to be held in Wellington in 2019
Friday, 1 December 2017, 9:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Kia ora Te Matatini! Festival to be held in Wellington in 2019 Wellington’s Deputy Mayor, Jill Day, has welcomed the announcement that the 2019 Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival is to be held in Wellington. The four-day event will be held at Westpac ... More >>
Council responds to queries about its water restrictions
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:23 pm | Wellington City Council
Council responds to public queries about its water restrictions Wellington City Council has already started working to minimise the watering of lawns and gardens in light of the drought conditions that are hitting the region. While the water ban doesn’t ... More >>
WCC Housing Team Wins Top International Award
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 8:51 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s social housing unit, City Housing, has won a major accolade for the way they work with tenants to improve the services they deliver. More >>
Wellington home to its very own superheroes
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 2:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Taika Waititi’s Thor and the Hulk aren’t the only superheroes associated with Wellington this month, with five Wellingtonians and two community groups being honoured by Mayor Justin Lester for keeping the city safe at the 2017 Safety in the City Awards ... More >>
Civic Square artwork kicks off Wellington’s Art on Walls
Friday, 24 November 2017, 2:58 pm | Wellington City Council
A new public artwork being put up near Civic Square will kick off Wellington City Council’s Art on Walls programme, says Mayor Justin Lester. More >>
Proposed zipline flies past its first hurdle
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
The City Strategy Committee has unanimously approved a proposed lease of Council land to go to public consultation, before making a final decision on a new tourism venture for the site. More >>
Councillor calls on Wellingtonians to back and buy new mag
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 10:31 am | Wellington City Council
On 1 December, Regenerate Magazine – which will support people struggling with homelessness and poverty - will launch on the streets of Wellington. And Councillor Brian Dawson, Wellington City Council’s Social Development Portfolio Leader, is ... More >>
The biggest Christmas party is coming to town
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 3:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Christmas is coming, and so is A Very Welly Christmas – the fun, fabulous and family-friendly festival which stretches along Lambton Quay is back again this weekend, and it’s even bigger and better than before. More >>
International visits get results for Wellington
Monday, 20 November 2017, 3:29 pm | Wellington City Council
The Wellington premiere of a Canberra film starring Hollywood actor Billy Zane is the direct result of the sister city relationship between the two capitals, says the film’s producer, Ché Baker. More >>
Help us celebrate the launch of Regenerate Magazine
Friday, 17 November 2017, 1:24 pm | Wellington City Council
On 1 December, Regenerate Magazine – which will support people struggling with homelessness and poverty - will launch on the streets of Wellington. More >>
Wellington Te Reo Policy to honour Billie Tait-Jones
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 1:05 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s proposed Te Reo Māori policy will honour Billie Tait-Jones, the organisation’s Cultural Advisor, who passed away earlier this month. More >>
‘Tis the Season to Be Festive ...
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 11:31 am | Wellington City Council
The festive season kicks-off this weekend with Christmas trees appearing in the capital, then Santa will be popping up all over the place, and there’ll be free events and activities happening around the city for all to enjoy. More >>
Have your say on once-in-a-generation transport plan
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 6:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Time to have your say on once-in-a-generation transport plan Wellingtonians have a once-in-a-generation chance to shape the future of their city’s transport and need to make sure their views are known, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says in response ... More >>
Rail strike: advice for motorists
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 3:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Regular rail commuters who decide to drive in to central Wellington during tomorrow’s rail strike should be aware that parking in and around the CBD will be under considerable pressure. More >>
Time to turn our attention to our homes
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 2:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Positive steps in preparedness have been made a year on from the 7.8 earthquake that devastated Kaikoura and did serious damage to the capital – but we’ve still got a long way to go, according to Wellington City Council. More >>
