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Ngaio Gorge landslide – Sunday update
Sunday, 30 July 2017, 1:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Ngaio Gorge landslide – Sunday update road likely to be closed for several more days Ngaio Gorge Road, one of the main routes between central Wellington and the western suburbs, will be closed for several days while workers attempt to stabilise ... More >>
Ngaio Gorge likely to be closed for several days
Saturday, 29 July 2017, 1:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Ngaio Gorge, Wellington, likely to be closed for several days following big landslip this morning (- and water main burst affecting Johnsonville More >>
Storm-damaged trees to be removed from Prince of Wales Park
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Storm-damaged trees to be removed from Prince of Wales Park In the southerly storm earlier this month, a number of trees fell or became unstable in an area behind the Scottish Harriers Club building on Prince of Wales Park. From Tuesday 1 August, weather ... More >>
Island Bay cycleway: four new options outlined
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 1:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Island Bay cycleway: four new options outlined Four options for future configurations of the Island Bay cycleway have been unveiled today (Thursday 27 July) and the community is being asked to make its views known on the different designs. The options have ... More >>
New off-road biking connection proposed for northern suburbs
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Residents in Newlands and the northern suburbs will have a safer and more direct walking and cycling route to Ngauranga, and a better connection with the Hutt Road shared path into the central city, if a proposal to upgrade Wakely Road track goes ... More >>
Sodden sportsfields restricting play this winter
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 2:37 pm | Wellington City Council
Some of Wellington’s traditional grass sportsfields are being turned into sodden bogs this winter – and sportspeople face the prospect of further match restrictions as Wellington City Council seeks to provide playable sportsfields for the remaining ... More >>
Plans to make central city biking easier
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 11:13 am | Wellington City Council
New lane markings that would allow people on bikes to travel both ways on some of Wellington’s slower one-way streets are among a series of changes being proposed to make cycling in the central city easier. More >>
Top Chef to Mentor Winners of Wellington Food Competition
Monday, 24 July 2017, 10:35 am | Wellington City Council
Fledgling Wellington food businesses have the chance to win free mentoring from experts including top local chef Shepherd Elliott and Supreme Coffee CEO Richard Shirtcliffe with new Good Food Boost programme. More >>
Island Bay cycleway consultation: clarifications
Saturday, 22 July 2017, 1:57 pm | Wellington City Council
Island Bay cycleway consultation: clarifications Contrary to media reports in the past two days, a meeting scheduled for 31 July will not present the “final chance” for the community to have its say on four proposed options for the Island Bay cycleway. ... More >>
Sunday markets get on board with bags
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 3:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Punters at Wellington’s waterfront markets will be offered free reusable shopping bags as an alternative to plastic bags this Sunday 23 July, thanks to a collaborative effort between the market and Wellington City Council. More >>
Belgian Ambassador unveils plaque for WW1 heroine
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 2:22 pm | Wellington City Council
First World War Queen Elisabeth Medal recipient Elizabeth Pinfold will be honoured this Friday with the unveiling of a plaque by the Belgian Ambassador, His Excellency Jean-Luc Bodson, at her restored grave in Karori Cemetery. More >>
Cable Car closed next week for annual maintenance
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 1:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Cable Car closed next week for annual maintenance Wellington’s Cable Car will be out of action for a week from next Monday 24 July for scheduled annual maintenance. The Cable Car will resume service on Monday 31 July. For people who would normally ... More >>
Outdoor dining fees go free for smokefree
Monday, 17 July 2017, 12:07 pm | Wellington City Council
As of 1 July the Wellington City Council adopted an initiative to encourage cafes, bars and restaurants with outdoor dining areas to go smokefree by offering free outdoor dining licence fees for 2017-2018. More >>
More slips, Lyall Bay sand, and Seatoun road closure
Friday, 14 July 2017, 12:01 pm | Wellington City Council
More large slips have been reported around Wellington this morning: More >>
Storm update – beware of slips
Friday, 14 July 2017, 8:33 am | Wellington City Council
14 July 2017 Storm update – beware of slips A number of substantial slips are blocking or partially blocking several roads around Wellington this morning. Motorists are warned to take care on all roads around the city as there could be slips or fallen ... More >>
Tie your trampolines down, sports – it’s windy
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 2:14 pm | Wellington City Council
It’s probably too late today – given that several trampolines are already in trees, wrapped around lampposts or probably causing a shipping hazard in Wellington Harbour. But a frustrated Wellington Regional Civil Defence Controller, Bruce Pepperell, ... More >>
Major delays in western and northern suburbs
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 2:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is warning that extensive traffic delays are occurring in the Ngaio, Khandallah, Johnsonville and at Tawa as traffic is diverted away from the Ngauranga Gorge following the landslide early this afternoon. More >>
New Children’s Hospital a generous and outstanding offer
Monday, 10 July 2017, 4:38 pm | Wellington City Council
A new purpose-built children’s hospital will make a big difference to the families in our region who unfortunately need its service, Acting Wellington Mayor Paul Eagle says. More >>
America’s Cup parade: what you need to know
Monday, 10 July 2017, 3:22 pm | Wellington City Council
America’s Cup parade: what you need to know Get in early and grab a great vantage point – and let the youngsters get in front – that’s the advice of acting Wellington Mayor Paul Eagle on the eve of the big America’s Cup victory parade through the ... More >>
Council giving shirt off its back to save the planet
Monday, 10 July 2017, 12:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proud to announce a new partnership with Council grant recipient The Formary, which will see staff uniforms diverted from the rubbish heap and transformed into reusable fabrics, textiles, and feed stock. More >>
