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Jesse Elias Appointed To Tawa Community Board
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:11 pm | Wellington City Council
Jesse’s background makes him well suited for the Board role – he lives locally, is employed locally, and works as a youth worker in the area. An ex-pupil at Tawa College, Jesse is also studying at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki. More >>
Lambton Quay Is Getting Some TLC
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:13 pm | Wellington City Council
The road will be closed to vehicles between Bowen Street and Willis Street from 7pm Sunday 5 January until 7am Thursday 9 January 2025. Pedestrians will have full access during this time. More >>
New Developer Confirmed For Band Rotunda Project
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Developer Watson Group Limited approached Council with a unique development proposal to revitalise the Band Rotunda site. Preliminary works including earthquake strengthening and restoration of the site is scheduled to start in the new year. More >>
Wellington City Council Draft 2025/26 Budget To Be Considered On 17 December
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 6:48 pm | Wellington City Council
After being deliberated by Councillors, the amended Long-term Plan and Annual Plan will be audited prior to final adoption in June 2025 and will be in place from July 2025. More >>
Gardens Magic Set To Conjure Up All The Right Notes
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:04 pm | Wellington City Council
Council is proud to be hosting this free event in its 45th year, and with over 35 different acts performing everything from Reggae to Balkan Folk to R&B, Motown, Jazz, Indie and Māori Soul sounds, there’ll be something for everyone. More >>
Regional Three-waters CCO Preferred Option
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:28 pm | Wellington City Council
The Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation covers the future of drinking, waste, and stormwater services. The legislation requires all councils to meet stricter regulations for water services quality, financial sustainability, and environmental ... More >>
Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru Now Fully Paid For | $50 Million Has Now Been Raised To Fund The New Community Hub
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:43 am | Wellington City Council
The money was raised via Government, the Wellington City Council, the Lottery Grants Board, various other trusts and funds, but a huge proportion of donations came from the public, and particularly, Wellingtonians. More >>
Flying Boat Jetty Upgrade Ready For Pier Review
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:01 pm | Wellington City Council
The Flying Boat Jetty project has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from Sally and Brian Hasell towards the costs of the jetty renewal, interpretative signage and landscaping of the Patent Slipway. More >>
Wellington City Rating Valuations To Be Released In The New Year
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:57 pm | Wellington City Council
“We’re taking a small amount of extra time to thoroughly review a number of values within Wellington city before resubmitting it for audit. Due to OVG workloads, and with Christmas in the middle, that will not be until early next year now.” More >>
Get Hands-on With Climate Disruption Data
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:59 am | Wellington City Council
The installation, on display at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre until Monday 16 December, is a hands-on way for Wellingtonians to learn more about climate disruptions like floods, landslides and sea level rise in Pōneke. More >>
Progress On Bus Lane Camera Roll-out - And When It’s OK To Use A Bus Lane
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:17 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is making progress with the roll-out of fixed cameras to monitor key bus lanes and bus stops during operating hours. This helps to make buses more reliable and efficient on the busiest commuter routes in the city. More >>
Capital E And City To Sea Bridge To Be Replaced
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 9:08 pm | Wellington City Council
The former Capital E building has a seismic rating of 20% NBS. The bridge is also at risk in a major earthquake and presents a safety and access risk to Jervois Quay - a major arterial road – if it was to collapse or be compromised in an earthquake. More >>
Wellington City Council Appoints New Chief Executive
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 11:48 am | Wellington City Council
Matt Prosser has three decades of experience working in local government, and is currently chief executive of Dorset Council, a large unitary authority in southwest England serving 380,000 residents with just under 5000 employees and 82 elected members. More >>
New Development For Prominent Karori Corner Site
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 8:03 pm | Wellington City Council
Following a rigorous tender process, Wellington City Council has appointed Stratum Management as development partner for the Central Karori site at the corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street. More >>
Wellington Mayor Reinforces Promise Of A Safe, Vibrant Central City With Refreshed Draft City Safety Plan
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 4:01 pm | Wellington City Council
The draft plan is an outcome of the Mayor’s ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive inner city. Building on the foundational work of the Pōneke Promise, these initiatives are set to be tested in the New Year and will form a key part of ... More >>
New Community Advisory Group Hybrid Model Approved
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council
The review was done to ensure the City Council engages more constructively and inclusively with Wellington’s diverse communities so they have an effective and mana-enhancing voice to inform the Council’s work – including how to engage better with ethnic ... More >>
Mayoral Statement On The Long-Term Plan Amendment
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 5:10 pm | Wellington City Council
Mayor Tory Whanau says while making reductions to the capital programme has been challenging, she is confident it strikes the balance of addressing the city’s insurance risk whilst investing in the future of Wellington City, nature, housing and transport. More >>
Ferns To Be Temporarily Removed For New Development
Friday, 22 November 2024, 8:25 pm | Wellington City Council
The spherical artwork depicting five kinds of local ferns by artist Neil Dawson is currently suspended by stainless steel wires in the centre of Te Ngākau Civic Square. More >>
City Council Supporting Police With Hīkoi Preparations
Friday, 15 November 2024, 1:36 pm | Wellington City Council
Council staff and Police are working with local residents and businesses to minimise the impacts of the demonstration activity, and some cordons will be in place. Commuters and people who work or move through the city are advised to plan ahead for traffic ... More >>
Feedback Invited On Proposed Motorcycle Parking Fee
Monday, 11 November 2024, 11:11 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is proposing that motorcycle parking, which is currently free, will incur an hourly charge from mid-2025. This is following the Council’s decision in May, to introduce motorcycle parking fees as part of the city’s Long-term ... More >>
