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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 >>

Wellington SportsFest returns

Friday, 12 August 2016, 10:22 am | Wellington City Council

Returning for a second year Wellington City Council will host the opening ceremony of the annual Wellington SportsFest at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie at 9.15am Tuesday 16 August. More >>

Shift your mind at the Shift Speaker Series

Friday, 12 August 2016, 10:20 am | Wellington City Council

12 August 2016 Shift your mind at the Shift Speaker Series The Shift Speaker Series will begin next Wednesday 17 August at the Wellington Boys and Girls Institute (BGI) in Wellington from 4pm–5.30pm. Shift - ‘shift your body, shift your mind’ - ... More >>

Get smart parking along the Golden Mile

Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 12:03 pm | Wellington City Council

9 August 2016 Get smart parking along the Golden Mile – it’s up and running More >>

Hurricanes victory parade on Tuesday

Monday, 8 August 2016, 9:48 am | Wellington City Council

The Hurricanes are Super Rugby champions!. Now it’s time for Wellingtonians to celebrate the team’s success - with a victory parade on Tuesday. More >>

New-look cycleway programme recommendations out

Friday, 5 August 2016, 2:13 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council will consider the recommendations for its refreshed cycling programme at next Thursday’s (11 August) Transport and Urban Development (TUD) Committee. More >>

Microchipping of cats and other animal-control decisions

Thursday, 4 August 2016, 4:53 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council’s Environment Committee meeting today made a series of recommendations on rule changes affecting cats, dogs, roosters, pigeons, bees and other animals in the city. More >>

Don’t wait to get your nominations in

Thursday, 4 August 2016, 4:27 pm | Wellington City Council

Passionate Wellingtonians have expressed interest in standing for Council but Wellington City Council is still looking for more nominations. More >>

Crane lift postponed due to high winds

Thursday, 4 August 2016, 3:27 pm | Wellington City Council

Plans to use a crane to install the frame for the new Cable Car Lane canopy this weekend have been postponed due to forecast high winds. Council project manager Anna Harley says strong southerlies are expected over the next couple of days so a decision ... More >>

Show support for the Low Carbon Challenge

Thursday, 4 August 2016, 2:24 pm | Wellington City Council

The Low Carbon Challenge has ended for another year and now the teams are looking to take their ideas from concept to creation. More >>

Carmen to provide light relief on Cuba Street

Thursday, 4 August 2016, 12:54 pm | Wellington City Council

Transgender icon Carmen Rupe is about to light up the former red light district of Cuba Street again, as a new set of pedestrian crossing lights featuring her silhouette will be unveiled on Monday. More >>

Visions of Peace from the minds of Children

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 10:03 am | Wellington City Council

Visions of Peace from the minds of Children Artistic expressions of hope for a peaceful world by Wellington children will be showcased at the exhibition Tūmanako! Children’s Art Works for a Peaceful World this Sunday 7 August at Wellington’s Central Library. ... More >>

LGA bill proposals threaten erosion of local democracy

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 12:47 pm | Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has joined its Hutt City neighbours to oppose specific changes to the Local Government Act – with Mayor Celia Wade-Brown calling aspects of the proposed legislation “an erosion of local democracy”. More >>

Adjusting the lens of history and art

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 11:36 am | Wellington City Council

Artist Petra Stueben is exploring how the context photos are displayed in affects their significance in a new exhibition on at Toi Pōneke, opening later this month. More >>

Capital’s community awards announced

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 11:09 am | Wellington City Council

CubaDupa is supremely super! Capital’s community awards announced The street carnival that brings the Capital alive with colour, community spirit and a heap of creative craziness was named the Supreme Winner of the 2016 Wellington Airport Regional Community ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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