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Inaugural Wellington Heritage Week goes down in history
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 11:38 am | Wellington City Council
We’re proud supporters of the inaugural Wellington Heritage Week, which will showcase the history of the capital through events, tours, exhibitions, and behind the scenes sneak peeks from 23-29 October. More >>
Council supports sleepover to address homelessness
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 3:53 pm | Wellington City Council
This weekend, Wellington City Council will be supporting the 14 Hours Homeless event to help raise funds while shining a light on the plight of the one in 100 Kiwis currently homeless in New Zealand. More >>
Statement from Diane Calvert re Karori Campus
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 3:51 pm | Wellington City Council
Victoria University, Wellington (VUW) recently advised they have put the whole of the Karori Campus site, (excluding the carparking area purchased by Wellington City Council for the Karori Swimming Pool) on the open market with tenders closing in ... More >>
New Wellington City Council portfolio responsibilities
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 3:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has completed a reshuffle of councillor portfolios following Paul Eagle’s election to Parliament and resignation from Council. More >>
New App Will Help Catch Mobility Parking Cheats
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 11:07 am | Wellington City Council
Finding a mobility parking space in Wellington is set to get easier for people with access issues. More >>
Wellington Region to Benefit From Integrated Trail Network
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 9:08 am | Wellington City Council
An ambitious plan to combine the region’s off-road tracks and trails under a single framework and create a uniquely Wellington region experience that enhances regional lifestyle and attract tourists has been unveiled. More >>
Seniors’ Week shows you’re never too old to have fun
Monday, 9 October 2017, 3:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week is a festival of community events and activities planned with older residents in mind, and it starts in the Capital this Wednesday. Wellington City Council is working closely with Te Papa and a number of other organisations ... More >>
We’re serving up pests as food for thought
Monday, 9 October 2017, 2:09 pm | Wellington City Council
As part of Conservation Week, we’ve teamed up with the Department of Conservation and Greater Wellington Regional Council to host another Pest Feast at the Harbourside Market. More >>
New Deputy Mayor to help showcase Wellington in Canberra
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 4:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s new Deputy Mayor will spearhead a Wellington delegation to Canberra this week, cementing the sister city relationship formed last year. More >>
Council purchases Karori residential property
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 3:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has today officially confirmed that it has purchased a residential property at 6 Campbell Street in Karori. More >>
Next steps in Island Bay to include town centre upgrade
Monday, 2 October 2017, 5:38 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will work closely with the community to perfect the detailed design of the new cycleway and the $1 million upgrade and beautification of the town centre and The Parade, Council’s Community Planning and Engagement Portfolio Leader ... More >>
Wellington to introduce online building consents
Monday, 2 October 2017, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council
Building consents in Wellington can now be handled through an easy, streamlined online application service, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has announced. After a successful trial, that involved six other councils, from today (Monday 2 October), the service ... More >>
Wellington to make Matariki a major civic event
Saturday, 30 September 2017, 12:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington to make Matariki a major civic event Wellington will formally make Matariki, the Maori New Year, a major civic festival in 2018, Mayor Justin Lester has announced. Plans are already under way for a programme of events for the month-long period of ... More >>
Wellington City Council posts $11 million surplus
Friday, 29 September 2017, 9:46 am | Wellington City Council
Even a major earthquake hasn’t managed to dampen the city’s strong economic growth, with Wellington City Council posting an $11 million surplus for the past financial year, Mayor Justin Lester has announced. More >>
Nominations open for Southern Ward Councillor
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 9:46 am | Wellington City Council
Nominations opened today for candidates to stand for the Wellington City Council in the Southern Ward. More >>
Shelly Bay land deal gets Council go-ahead
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have today voted in favour of the sale and lease of land at Shelly Bay. More >>
Plan to Improve More of Hutt Road Pathway
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 12:21 pm | Wellington City Council
New changes proposed for Hutt Road could see improved walking and biking facilities extended further south to the Tinakori Road intersection – as well as some new on-road car parking north of Westminster Street. More >>
City lawns getting some pre-summer TLC
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council
Spring is here – and it’s time for Wellington City Council’s lawn renovations programme to get rolling. More >>
Work starts on Cobham Drive bike path and footpath
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 11:03 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council contractors started work this week to build a new two-way, off-road bike path and footpath on the harbour side of Cobham Drive. More >>
Solution for Island Bay Cycleway launched
Monday, 25 September 2017, 9:38 am | Wellington City Council
A compromise solution for the layout of The Parade will be proposed by Wellington City Councillors this week. The proposed new layout will have a dedicated cycleway between the footpath and the kerb at the same height, with cars once again parking ... More >>
