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Rat monitor trial provides eradication insights
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 9:28 am | Wellington City Council
A pest monitoring trial undertaken on the Miramar Peninsula is a first step to understanding the scale of the predator issue facing the peninsula as the community gears up to eradicate pests and bring back birds and other native animals to the region. More >>
Wellington leading the way with commitment to car sharing
Friday, 5 May 2017, 12:17 pm | Wellington City Council
Electric car share company Mevo will open its second waterfront car share pod next week (Tuesday 9 May). The move is indicative of Wellington City Council’s strong commitment to car share, says Councillor Chris Calvi-Freeman, the Council’s Portfolio ... More >>
Waterfront makeover gets underway
Friday, 5 May 2017, 11:56 am | Wellington City Council
A further section of Wellington’s waterfront is about to get a makeover to open it up to the public as part of the North Kumutoto redevelopment project starting this month. The revamp of the 6000 square-metre area will see the public space fitted ... More >>
Wellington tops world quality of life rankings
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 11:46 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington is the best city in the world to live in, according to a global survey published in the Financial Times, acting Wellington Mayor Paul Eagle says. More >>
Free Cat Microchipping in May
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 12:42 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is partnering with the Wellington SPCA to offer free microchipping of cats on Saturdays throughout the month of May. More >>
New plan flags more kerbside waste services
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:19 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City residents are being encouraged to give their thoughts on plans to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the city’s landfill by a third – including a proposal to look at the pros and cons of providing kerbside food and garden waste ... More >>
Capital communities benefit from Council grants
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 10:05 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has been busy allocating grants for organisations and community groups all over the capital – supporting initiatives to encourage creativity, develop cultural projects, and celebrate diversity and innovation. More >>
New cycle road markings for 30 city locations
Monday, 10 April 2017, 4:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council will mark more roads with bicycle arrows, or ‘sharrows’, in 30 new locations across the city after a trial found they improved safety for everyone. More >>
International artist residency forum in the capital
Monday, 10 April 2017, 10:59 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and the Goethe Institut are proud to support the third annual artist residency forum, International Connections , at City Gallery Wellington on Wednesday 12 April at 5.30pm. More >>
Mayoral taskforce discussing comprehensive housing plan
Monday, 10 April 2017, 10:06 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Housing Taskforce is investigating a comprehensive range of initiatives to help the Capital City avoid a housing crisis, Taskforce Chair and Deputy Mayor Paul Eagle says. More >>
Council building confidence in the capital
Friday, 7 April 2017, 2:55 pm | Wellington City Council
The Council’s Grants Subcommittee has approved the funding towards seismic strengthening work and conservation to ten buildings in the city through its Built Heritage Incentive Fund (BHIF). More >>
Wellington parking officers now using body-worn cameras
Friday, 7 April 2017, 1:55 pm | Wellington City Council
NEWS RELEASE 7 April 2017 Wellington parking officers now using body-worn cameras Following a successful trial last year, Wellington City Council parking officers will now use body-worn video cameras as part of their regular uniform and gear. Parking ... More >>
Forest of Tane celebration walk tomorrow
Friday, 7 April 2017, 11:28 am | Wellington City Council
MEDIA ADVISORY 7 April 2017 Forest of Tane celebration walk tomorrow A walk to celebrate the Forest of Tane becoming part of Wellington’s Outer Green Belt will take place tomorrow at 1.30pm, starting at 55 Kiwi Crescent entrance. Northern Ward councillors ... More >>
Wellington City Council Approves $75,000 engagement fund
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 2:22 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has voted unanimously to include an extra $75,000 to enhance community engagement in this year’s draft of the Annual Plan, says Council’s Community Planning and Engagement portfolio lead Diane Calvert. More >>
Cenotaph Precinct project takes the win
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 10:37 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council Urban Design team, along with Wraights + Associates Ltd, are the proud winners of this year’s New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Award for the Urban Spaces category. More >>
Online map follows the course of nature in the capital
Monday, 3 April 2017, 3:09 pm | Wellington City Council
An interactive online map has recently been launched in Wellington, highlighting the unique connection the city has to its natural surroundings, environment, and local wildlife. More >>
Burst water mains in Crofton Downs and Tawa
Sunday, 2 April 2017, 8:16 pm | Wellington City Council
Water supply to several streets in Crofton Downs in Wellington’s western suburbs has been shut off following a spectacular water-main burst early this afternoon. The incident follows a water main burst in Tawa, in the northern suburbs, early this ... More >>
Water main burst in Tawa, Wellington
Sunday, 2 April 2017, 12:11 pm | Wellington City Council
There’s been a large water main burst in Carleton Terrace, Tawa, early this morning. Repair crews are on site and have turned off water while repairs get under way. It is likely water supply could be disrupted to up to several hundred properties especially ... More >>
New wall will make Ngaio route more resilient
Friday, 31 March 2017, 10:41 am | Wellington City Council
Work getting under way next week in Ngaio Gorge will make another section of this key transport route stronger and more resilient. More >>
Council to reduce outdoor dining fees
Friday, 31 March 2017, 9:24 am | Wellington City Council
The capital’s café culture and its drive to become smokefree could both receive a boost with a plan to reduce outdoor dining fees, Mayor Justin Lester has announced. More >>
