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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 >>
Improved plan will see Wellington’s Town Hall reopened
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s beloved Town Hall is on track to be reopened and restored with a new plan for earthquake strengthening being presented to the City Council next week, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says. More >>
Iwi and City Council partnering for the future
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 4:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Today Pipitea Marae was a place full of celebration as Mayor Justin Lester led Wellington City Council in its first ever Council meeting at the marae, and in renewing formal partnerships with local iwi. More >>
Wellington to encourage new developments on city fringes
Monday, 27 March 2017, 9:59 am | Wellington City Council
The Capital will look at ways to encourage the development of thousands of new homes on the city fringes over the next ten years, says Wellington Mayor Justin Lester More >>
Wellington rates rise well below forecast
Monday, 27 March 2017, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council
Despite over $5 million in emergency spending due to the November earthquake, Wellington’s average rates will increase by just 3.3 per cent this year, rather than the 5.1 per cent originally forecast in the Council’s long term plan, Mayor Justin Lester has ... More >>
Half a million dollar boost for Capital Culture
Friday, 24 March 2017, 10:07 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s arts and culture scene is to receive a half a million dollar boost, Mayor Justin Lester has announced. More >>
Kilbirnie’s Apartment residents celebrate upgraded homes
Friday, 17 March 2017, 3:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Residents at Kotuku Apartments are now enjoying warmer, drier, and healthier homes thanks to the Council’s Housing Upgrade Programme says Wellington Mayor Justin Lester. More >>
Residents to help shape Karori’s future
Friday, 17 March 2017, 2:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Karori residents and businesses will have the opportunity to take an active role in helping to plan their suburb’s future. More >>
Wellington unveils urban resilience strategy
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 1:52 pm | Wellington City Council
Created in conjunction with 100 Resilient Cities – Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation, the Resilience Strategy will help the city thrive in the face of seismic risk, a changing society, and new climate realities More >>
Traffic delays in Wellington due to closure and evacuation
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 4:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Traffic delays in Wellington CBD due to closure and evacuation of Victoria Street and Willis Street also partially blocked More >>
Report shows more options needed to meet cost of tourism
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 2:31 pm | Wellington City Council
The $1.4 billion dollar cost of new infrastructure to support the tourism boom shows new funding options are needed to avoid ratepayers being forced to bear the full cost alone, Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says. A new report from Local Government ... More >>
Rates discount for new first homes extended to apartments
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:42 am | Wellington City Council
Mayor Justin Lester has announced that a $5000 rates discount for first-home builders will take effect from July 1 and is being extended to cover new apartments. More >>
Who are the people in your neighbourhood?
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 9:21 am | Wellington City Council
According to the Sesame Street song, these are the people you meet each day, but in real life that’s not always the case – which is why Neighbours Day Aotearoa is all about connecting with your community. More >>
Wellington acquires Forest of Tane
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 2:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has acquired the Forest of Tane in Tawa and the land will be added to Wellington’s Outer Town belt and used for recreation and green space. More >>
Wellington humming despite earthquake – 2.8% economic growth
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 11:49 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s economy has continued to grow strongly despite the November earthquake, with 2.8 percent economic growth for the December quarter, Mayor Justin Lester says. The strong growth was highlighted in an Infometrics Quarterly Economic Report. “We’ve ... More >>
Exploratory work starts beside Town Hall
Monday, 6 March 2017, 2:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Exploratory ground testing work starts this week as part of the preparations for the proposed earthquake strengthening of the Town Hall. More >>
