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Wellington stands with Orlando
Monday, 13 June 2016, 5:18 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington stands with Orlando Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre will be lit in colours of the rainbow this evening as a gesture of support for the LGBTI victims of the Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando, Florida. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says Wellingtonians ... More >>
Council tenants tell tales on radio (and in a book)
Monday, 13 June 2016, 3:50 pm | Wellington City Council
Maria’s heart was beating fast. “What have I done, there is a stranger is my house!” This is the gripping opening of an audio drama written by a first-time author and a resident living in a Wellington City Council Housing unit. It is one ... More >>
All Blacks v Wales – over 35,000 tickets sold
Monday, 13 June 2016, 12:06 pm | Wellington City Council
All Blacks v Wales – over 35,000 tickets sold so get there early! All Blacks will be going head to head with the Welsh, Saturday 18 June at Westpac Stadium. With a sold-out stadium and kick off at 7.35pm ticket holders are recommended to arrive ... More >>
Start on Lombard Lane upgrade welcomed
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 12:30 pm | Wellington City Council
The appearance of temporary fencing around the old Manners Street Post Office building is an exciting sight, says the Chair of Wellington City Council’s Transport and Urban Development Committee, Councillor Andy Foster. Developer Cook Strait Properties ... More >>
Swimming lessons not free for under-5s – clarification
Friday, 3 June 2016, 4:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council feels compelled to make it disappointingly clear to a large number of local parents that, unfortunately, it cannot offer free swimming lessons to children under 5 years of age. Staff at the Council’s swimming pools have been ... More >>
Boost to arts and events will enliven Capital
Friday, 3 June 2016, 4:51 pm | Wellington City Council
The Capital is set to sing with confirmation in this year’s Annual Plan that $320,000 will fund an ongoing series of uniquely-Wellington, creatively-focused events in the CBD and an exciting arts sector activation programme to be delivered by Toi Pōneke ... More >>
Wellington welcomes The Lions – only one year to go!
Friday, 3 June 2016, 1:45 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington is thrilled to be hosting two back-to-back British and Irish Lions rugby matches and a legion of fans during the New Zealand Lions Series 2017, says Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. More >>
It’s all go at Arlington with demolition under way
Friday, 3 June 2016, 1:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Demolition is now well under way at Wellington City Council’s Arlington Apartments in Mt Cook. More >>
Children ride Cable Car free this weekend
Friday, 3 June 2016, 11:22 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s famous Cable Car is getting an upgrade and will be closed from this Tuesday (7 June) until the end of July. To ‘farewell’ the service, children will get to ride for free with a fare-paying adulttomorrow and Sunday. More >>
Spicer Forest gets new trees for Arbor Day
Friday, 3 June 2016, 8:43 am | Wellington City Council
Spicer Forest gets new trees for Arbor Day Arbor Day celebrations came early for Wellington and Porirua City Councils who joined forces with 180 school students today to plant 5000 trees in Spicer Forest. Arbor Day is celebrated worldwide this Sunday ... More >>
Chinese Garden part of Frank Kitts Park revitalisation
Friday, 3 June 2016, 8:39 am | Wellington City Council
Chinese Garden part of Frank Kitts Park revitalisation Wellingtonians can make submissions on the resource consent for the proposed redevelopment of Frank Kitts Park from 2 June – 1 July. The park’s redevelopment is planned to include a Chinese garden, ... More >>
Capital City connects to its strategic future
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 1:36 pm | Wellington City Council
The agreement of Wellington City Council’s budget for 2016/17, enacting Year 2 of its Long-term Plan 2015-2025, implements its strategic vision Wellington 2040: Smart Capital , says Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. More >>
Council responds to NZTA cycling review
Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 12:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed today’s release of the Morrison Low report on Wellington’s urban cycleways programme and says it is a positive opportunity to make further progress on cycleways with the fuller involvement of ... More >>
Council call for Arlington public-private proposals
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 12:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has been scrutinising its social housing business model, its portfolio and the way it charges rent as it continues its commitment to the long-term provision of quality social housing in the city. More >>
Council rolls out Capitals Smokefree Action Plan
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 11:56 am | Wellington City Council
Tuesday 31 May 2016 Council rolls out Capitals Smokefree Action Plan for World Smokefree Day More >>
Food for thought
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 10:05 am | Wellington City Council
Kiwi households are throwing out up to $560 worth of food every year, so we’re joining other Councils around the country and supporting the Love Food Hate Waste campaign which launches tomorrow. More >>
Purapurawhetū shine for Matariki at the Opera House
Monday, 30 May 2016, 12:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is bringing together a stellar line-up of seven award-winning and emerging Māori performers for one night of music and entertainment at the iconic Opera House on 17 June from 6pm to 8.30pm – for free! More >>
Children ride for free before Cable Car upgrade
Friday, 27 May 2016, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s famous Cable Car is getting an upgrade and will be closed from 7 June until the end of July. To ‘farewell’ the service, children will get to ride for free with a fare-paying adult on Queen’s Birthday Weekend (4-6 June). More >>
Budget investment in science, arts and housing welcomed
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 5:49 pm | Wellington City Council
26 May 2016 Budget investment in science, arts and housing welcomed Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says: · “The Budget’s announcement of a National Policy Statement (NPS) on Urban Development could support urban renewal in areas like Wellington’s ... More >>
Second year of Capital’s Long-term Plan continues growth
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 5:48 pm | Wellington City Council
The Capital City’s plan to encourage economic growth, foster stronger partnerships with communities and forge a more resilient city has reached an important phase, with Wellington City Councillors ready to finalise the budget. More >>
