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Wellington City Council - Latest News [Page 91]

Cable Car Lane to get lighter and brighter

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 9:57 am | Wellington City Council

The Cable Car is having a major equipment upgrade and, while it is out of action, there will be some big changes in the laneway. More >>

Today's evacuation of WCC buildings update

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 5:12 pm | Wellington City Council

Today's evacuation of Wellington's Central Library and Council buildings - update as at 5.00pm Wellington Central Library has reopened to the public following this afternoon’s evacuation incident. Police were quickly on the scene and have done ... More >>

Council and volunteers winning war on graffiti

Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 12:47 pm | Wellington City Council

The ongoing campaign to get rid of tagging and other graffiti vandalism from the Capital City appears to be achieving great results, according to the findings of an independent audit. More >>

Wellington gives Welsh Rugby team rousing Māori welcome

Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 10:07 am | Wellington City Council

The Welsh Rugby team will receive a traditional Māori haka pōwhiri welcome at Pipitea marae in Wellington when they arrive in the capital city on Wednesday 15 June. The Westpac Stadium is sold out for the event and Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says, ... More >>

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 >>