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Council frustrated by more dog-related penguin deaths
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 2:36 pm | Wellington City Council
Another dog attack resulting in the death of two penguins has highlighted the importance of careful supervision of dogs – even in off-leash exercise areas. The most recent incident occurred in the off-leash exercise area at Houghton Bay beach on Saturday ... More >>
House in danger of collapse
Monday, 12 June 2017, 4:34 pm | Wellington City Council
House in danger of collapse: pedestrians asked to avoid walkway The risk that a dilapidated and earthquake-damaged house in Mt Cook, Wellington, may collapse in strong winds or a moderate quake has forced Wellington City Council to temporarily close a popular ... More >>
Wellington Mayor to hand out reusable shopping bags
Monday, 12 June 2017, 4:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor to hand out reusable shopping bags tomorrow (Tuesday) ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ is the message Wellington Mayor Justin Lester wants shoppers to take on board. The Mayor will be stationed at the Love Food Hate Waste stall at the Countdown ... More >>
Reservoir at Prince of Wales Park – have your say
Monday, 12 June 2017, 11:48 am | Wellington City Council
Waterloo Quay (Wellington) rail crossing works
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 12:55 pm | Wellington City Council
Waterloo Quay (Wellington) rail crossing works – roadway reduced to one lane each way overnight from tonight (Sunday 11 June) More >>
Absolutely Positively Wellington Award winners announced
Saturday, 10 June 2017, 12:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Absolutely Positively Wellington Award winners announced Examples of outstanding service to Wellington have been honoured at this year’s Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards. The 12 recipients of this year’s awards were presented with their certificates ... More >>
Wellington City Council sweeps Social Housing awards
Saturday, 10 June 2017, 12:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council sweeps Social Housing awards Wellington City Council’s social housing team, City Housing, was named a winner in all four award categories it had been nominated for in the New Zealand branch Australasian Housing Institute ... More >>
‘Roseneath fence’ court decision: Council mulls options
Friday, 9 June 2017, 8:59 pm | Wellington City Council
‘Roseneath fence’ court decision: Council mulls options Wellington City Council is considering its options following the rejection today of its High Court appeal against an Environment Court ruling stemming from the long-running ‘Roseneath fence’ ... More >>
Wellington ranked as third-best top town for biking
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 4:46 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City has been rated as the third top biking town in the NZ Transport Agency’s annual Favourite Places to Ride competition. More >>
Polhill Reserve proposed track changes – have your say
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 11:39 am | Wellington City Council
Do you love biking, running, or walking in Polhill Reserve? Wellington City Council and Brooklyn Trail Builders are proposing changes to tracks in the reserve, and we’d like to know what you think. More >>
Council seeks to develop new social and affordable apartments
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 11:06 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Justin Lester has announced that Wellington City Council will seek to partner with developers and community housing providers to redevelop inner-city buildings into new social and affordable apartments. More >>
Wellington climbs to top of the tree for Arbor Day
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 3:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington will celebrate Arbor Day next week at the top of the tree in the forest canopy cover stakes – and with plenty of plans to extend that lead over other New Zealand cities. More >>
Wellington economy energised as unemployment falls
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 9:49 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s economy continues its strong run, despite last year’s earthquake, with 2.2% economic growth for the year to March, and another fall in the number of people unemployed in the city, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says. More >>
Region Mayors support concert arena plan
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 3:27 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s plans for a major regional concert arena are moving ahead, following a unanimous vote of the region’s Mayors, says Wellington Regional Strategy Committee chair Justin Lester. Currently Wellington region ratepayers contribute to a regional ... More >>
Dog owners warned after penguin killed on waterfront
Friday, 26 May 2017, 1:18 pm | Wellington City Council
The bloody death of a little blue penguin on Wellington’s waterfront last night serves as a salutary warning for people who have dogs – keep your dog on a leash. More >>
Council scoops two awards for its social housing
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s social housing department, City Housing, recently won two awards at the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) regional awards for the refurbishment of the Kotuku Apartments in Kilbirnie. More >>
Join us for a preview of the Children’s Garden this weekend
Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 10:15 am | Wellington City Council
Get down with the kids and check out where we’re at with the Children’s Garden at a free, fun, family-friendly event at the Botanic Garden this Sunday. More >>
Sevens decision an opportunity to refresh Wellington events
Monday, 22 May 2017, 10:02 am | Wellington City Council
The decision to send the annual Rugby Sevens Tournament to Hamilton is an opportunity for Wellington to refresh its events calendar, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says. More >>
Council supports sportswomen of past, present and future
Monday, 22 May 2017, 9:58 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proud to be sponsoring the Emerging Sportswoman of the Year category at next month’s Wellington Hospitality Group Sportsperson of the Year Awards – adding to their current support of Wellington sportswomen in the ... More >>
Wellingtonians set to be Safer in their Homes
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 1:12 pm | Wellington City Council
The Environmental Protection Authority and Wellington City Council have collaborated with key government and not for profit agencies to hold the inaugural Safer Homes Event on 26 and 27 May, Michael Fowler Centre. More >>
