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Wellington living up to coolest little capital moniker

Monday, 6 March 2017, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council

Wellingtonians and visitors are going to be spoilt for choice with the number, diversity, and range of events and exhibitions happening in the capital over the next few weeks – and the Council is right behind them all. More >>

Have your say on keeping pests at bay

Saturday, 4 March 2017, 8:40 pm | Wellington City Council

Do you love the idea of trapping pests in your back yard? Or do you find the idea of dealing with a dead rat just plain icky? Predator Free Wellington has today launched an online survey to find the answer to these questions and more. More >>

Proposal for new harbour-side paths on Cobham Drive

Friday, 3 March 2017, 3:58 pm | Wellington City Council

A proposal for new walking and biking paths on the harbour side of Cobham Drive is part of Wellington City Council’s programme to build a safe connected cycle network and improve travel for people who walk or take the bus. More >>

Wellington welcomes fare freeze

Friday, 3 March 2017, 1:54 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington residents will welcome the Regional Council’s proposal to freeze bus fares for another year and the promise of a comprehensive package of improvements and initiatives to come in the near future, says Mayor Justin Lester. More >>

Next steps for WCC following today’s URM update from Govt

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 5:01 pm | Wellington City Council

“From here Wellington City Council will work through these streets and apply MBIE’s criteria to identify buildings with street facing parapets and facades on busy, high traffic areas (pedestrian or vehicles) which are already considered to be vulnerable ... More >>

Wellingtonians heart Parks Week

Monday, 27 February 2017, 11:44 am | Wellington City Council

This year’s Parks Week will be launched with an aerial photo of a flashmob in the shape of a giant heart – demonstrating Wellingtonians love for our local parks. More >>

750 new social and affordable homes for Wellington

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 12:46 pm | Wellington City Council

The next stage of Wellington’s Housing Upgrade Programme will see at least 750 new units of social and affordable housing built over the next decade, Mayor Justin Lester has announced. “This is a major development in how our city handles housing. ... More >>

Council’s arts and culture funding branches bear fruit

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 10:24 am | Wellington City Council

Every year Wellington City Council funds a wide range of arts, culture and community projects, and as the new funding rounds closing dates approach many of the past recipients are happening around town now. More >>

Wellington sees strong growth in housing consents

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 11:14 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington is making good progress against its annual targets for new building consents, with 1204 new dwellings or sections consented in the last six months – well over half the 1500 targeted for the year. The 1500 target is part of the Wellington Housing ... More >>

Statement from WCC CEO Kevin Lavery on a Living Wage report

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 9:13 am | Wellington City Council

“A report released today alleges that 17 Wellington City Council staff lost their jobs due to the implementation of the Living Wage. This is factually inaccurate. Wellington City Council chose to bring our Parking Warden roles in house over two ... More >>

Northern Ward Councillors Campaign to protect Forest of Tane

Monday, 20 February 2017, 5:19 pm | Wellington City Council

The Northern Ward Councillors will be urging their fellow councillors to support tendering for acquisition of the 36 hectare Forest of Tane, following a call from the community at a packed public meeting in Tawa this weekend. More >>

‘Check Yourself’ campaign launches in Wellington

Monday, 20 February 2017, 10:33 am | Wellington City Council

‘Check Yourself’ has launched today (Monday 20 February) – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. More >>

Council launches safety initiative on University walkway

Friday, 17 February 2017, 11:51 am | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is working with Victoria University to keep the streets leading from the university into the Wellington CBD safe, Mayor Justin Lester has announced. More >>

Bumper weekend of arts and culture coming to Wellington

Thursday, 9 February 2017, 12:25 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington prides itself on being the cultural capital of New Zealand, and the weekend coming reinforces this idea – with something for everyone all over the city. More >>

Tawa by-election – get voting!

Thursday, 9 February 2017, 11:35 am | Wellington City Council

Tawa voters are urged to hurry up and cast their votes to choose a new member for the Tawa Community Board before it’s too late. The deadline for the election is 12 noon Friday 17 February. So far just about 14 percent – about 1442 – of voting ... More >>