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All-clear given following sewage spill into lagoon
Monday, 5 September 2016, 11:30 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington Water says two days of clear samples have been received from water-quality tests in the Whairepo-Frank Kitts Lagoon – indicating that any effects following the wastewater-sewage spill into the lagoon on Wednesday have receded. Warning signs ... More >>
Market serves up wild food from some of our worst pests
Sunday, 4 September 2016, 6:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Market serves up wild food from some of our worst pests! As part of Conservation week Wellington City Council, in partnership with the Department of Conservation, will host a wild food fare at Harbourside Market on Sunday 11 and Sunday 18 September. ... More >>
E-bike track trial and new major track initiatives proposed
Friday, 2 September 2016, 5:16 pm | Wellington City Council
E-bikes will be allowed on selected city tracks and new tracks will be provided if recommendations by Wellington City Council’s Environment Committee are adopted later this month. More >>
Council supports a new generation of scientists
Friday, 2 September 2016, 9:25 am | Wellington City Council
The first Our Natural Capital research grants have been awarded to three inspiring projects by students at Victoria University of Wellington. This new grants allow Wellington City Council to support students at Victoria University to study the curiosities ... More >>
Honey makes the world go round
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 12:43 pm | Wellington City Council
September is Bee Aware Month and there’s a real buzz around Wellington City Council as we help raise awareness around the crucial role bees play in our lives. The Council works with community groups and stakeholders to deliver a series of events to spread ... More >>
Car parks on offer to help car share grow
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 12:41 pm | Wellington City Council
Car share vehicles look set to become an increasingly common sight on Wellington streets thanks in part to a new Wellington City Council policy. Councillors last night approved the Car Share Policy, which allows operators of existing and new car ... More >>
Wastewater main burst in central Wellington
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council
A 300mm wastewater main has burst at the northern end of Victoria Street, in the vicinity of the Central Police Station, this morning. Traffic is down to one lane so motorists are urged to avoid the area for the next few hours until the break is ... More >>
WCC statement regarding VUW sale of Karori Campus
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 11:04 am | Wellington City Council
Following Victoria University’s decision to declare its Karori Campus surplus to requirement, Wellington City Council says it will continue to work with the community and university to explore options for the community to use campus facilities during ... More >>
At Toi Pōneke - For sale: baby shoes, never worn
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 3:54 pm | Wellington City Council
For sale: baby shoes, never worn , at Toi Pōneke, is the latest show by Wellington artist Justine Walker. More >>
Children’s festival set to make a splash
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:15 pm | Wellington City Council
Artsplash Festival, New Zealand’s biggest event for children, kicks off next week. Thousands of young people from primary and intermediate schools around the Wellington region will perform in massed choirs at the Michael Fowler Centre, accompanied by ... More >>
Bledisloe Battle: over 35,000 tickets sold, get there early
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:32 pm | Wellington City Council
The All Blacks will be going head-to-head with the Australians this Saturday (27 August) at Westpac Stadium. More >>
Gardens Magic 2017 – call for performers
Monday, 22 August 2016, 9:29 am | Wellington City Council
Applications to perform at the Gardens Magic 2017 are open now – we’re looking for experienced musicians – or rising stars – who are willing and able to entertain big crowds as part of Wellington’s Summer City festival. More >>
Commemorative sculpture Victory Medal
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 4:30 pm | Wellington City Council
Commemorative sculpture Victory Medal coming to the Botanic Garden For the past two years the commemorative sculpture Victory Medal by artist Helen Pollock has been touring museums throughout New Zealand and now it’s coming to Wellington. The artwork ... More >>
Road patrollers recognised for road safety
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 4:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Every school day students give up their time to help more than 30,000 children successfully travel to and from Wellington schools. More >>
Heritage buildings to have a promising future
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 2:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Eleven heritage buildings around Wellington have received grants totalling $305,513 from Wellington City Council toward earthquake strengthening work such as geotechnical and seismic assessment or structural work, as well as repairs and maintenance to ... More >>
Council opts for big, bold, beautiful design
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 1:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors have today voted unanimously for a big, bold design to house the Movie Museum and Convention Centre. More >>
Another battle at Westpac Stadium –Taniwha v Wallabies
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 11:47 am | Wellington City Council
All Blacks v Australia (27 August) is expected to be one of the biggest games of 2016 in Wellington. More >>
Free rides on Friday as Cable Car returns
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 9:22 am | Wellington City Council
The scheduled return to service of Wellington’s Cable Car will be at 7am this Friday 19 August – not Wednesday morning as notified earlier this week. More >>
Help shape the future of the Basin Reserve
Friday, 12 August 2016, 3:51 pm | Wellington City Council
Last month it was announced that Award-winning architects Tennent Brown would lead a team of designers, sporting experts and heritage advisors to help redevelop the iconic Basin Reserve. Now you can visit the new Basin Reserve Redevelopment website ... More >>
Lambton Quay crane lift on tomorrow
Friday, 12 August 2016, 12:33 pm | Wellington City Council
A crane will be set up on Lambton Quay overnight tonight so the steel frame for the new Cable Car Lane canopy can be lifted into position tomorrow (Saturday). More >>
