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Shine bright like a diamond–reinterpreting Rihanna
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 3:51 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington based Artist Jhana Millers’ new project is turning a smash-hit pop song into a multilingual anthem for Wellington. More >>
Tattoo gifts ‘cherished’ sword to the Capital
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 12:15 pm | Wellington City Council
In the wake of the record-breaking performances by the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Wellington City has been presented a ceremonial broadsword. More >>
Film Festival visionary and kākā saviours to get APWs
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 1:33 pm | Wellington City Council
Media Advisory 23 February 2016 Film Festival visionary and kākā saviours to get APWs More >>
Wellington City Council is building for the future
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 9:15 am | Wellington City Council
There is a lot going on in the Capital as part of the Council’s ongoing programme to make Wellington stronger and safer, and maintain buildings and our heritage for the future. More >>
A Big Sunday for the Biking Capital
Friday, 19 February 2016, 4:24 pm | Wellington City Council
Recreational and competitive cyclists will be spoilt for choice on Sunday 28 February when the southern North Island’s largest BMX track plus a 1.8km walking and mountain bike track are both officially opened in Wellington. More >>
Phoenix extension great news for football in NZ
Friday, 19 February 2016, 12:28 pm | Wellington City Council
Extension of the Phoenix licence is just reward for passionate campaigning by the football community on both sides of the Tasman, says Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. The Wellington Phoenix has been granted an immediate four-year extension of its licence ... More >>
Savvy social enterprise aims to get more girls active
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 11:37 am | Wellington City Council
Empowering young women to take part in physical activity is now as simple as buying a drink bottle. More >>
Wellingtonians absolutely positively full of ideas
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:28 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians have responded with ideas on how to make the city an even better place, in the build-up to a formal consultation and engagement for the Wellington City Council Annual Plan 2016/17 starting end of March. Tweets, Facebook posts, letters, ... More >>
Feathery link to property sales in the Capital
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:04 am | Wellington City Council
Native birds are being used as a lure to sell property in Wellington according to a survey of auction website TradeMe. Dr Heidy Kikillus (Postdoctoral Fellow – Cities and Urban Nature) from Victoria University’s Biological Sciences department says ... More >>
Phlegm in the city
Monday, 15 February 2016, 11:42 am | Wellington City Council
One of international street art’s leading lights will be leaving his mark on Wellington this month. More >>
Stage set for Movie Museum consultation
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 10:33 am | Wellington City Council
Stage set for Movie Museum consultation Wellington City residents have the opportunity to play their part, have their say, and write their lines to the story that will bring a combined Movie Museum and Convention Centre to the Capital. The public consultation ... More >>
Zephyrometer up moving and improved
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 12:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Zephyrometer up moving and improved The Evans Bay Zephyrometer sculpture, which was blowing low in very high winds last month, has been repaired and is moving freely again. Wellington City Council’s Public Arts Project Officer, Victoria Bennett, ... More >>
Cricket Series Tied But Waitangi Day Win for Wellington
Sunday, 7 February 2016, 3:25 pm | Wellington City Council
Yesterday’s cricket one day international, where Australia won, creating a series tie between New Zealand and Australia, is a win for Wellington’s economy on a busy Waitangi weekend. More >>
Drainage laterals: bring them back in-house?
Saturday, 6 February 2016, 5:01 pm | Wellington City Council
Drainage laterals: bring them back in-house? Wellington City Council’s Environment Committee will next week (Thursday 11 February) consider a proposal that the Council accept ownership of, and responsibility for, the repair and renewal of private sewerage ... More >>
Wellington’s sister city backs ‘Save the Nix’ campaign
Friday, 5 February 2016, 11:37 am | Wellington City Council
Saving Phoenix’s place in the Australian Football Federation competition A-League has been given a boost by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore. “I have been working hard to support the Wellington Phoenix and I am delighted my fellow Mayor ... More >>
Scots College Parade could cause significant delays
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 3:45 pm | Wellington City Council
The Scots College 100 Centennial Parade will be winding its way through town tomorrow, 5 February, from 9.15am to 10am blocking intersections and lanes. More >>
Everybody’s pathway to enjoy
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 10:00 am | Wellington City Council
Everybody’s pathway to enjoy A person on a bicycle slowing for a child in a penguin suit is one of the humorous scenarios in Wellington City Council’s shared pathway courtesy campaign on the waterfront. Large footpath stickers and posters carry simple ... More >>
Wellington welcomes the ultra-exclusive Azamara Quest
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 2:54 pm | Wellington City Council
The exclusive six-star cruise liner Azamara Quest makes its first visit to Wellington tomorrow, Thursday. The boutique luxury ship holds around 700 guests, with all of the staterooms (cabins) being butler serviced. Councillor Jo Coughlan, Chair for ... More >>
Big cycling, traffic changes for Hutt Road
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 10:41 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s busiest cycle route, and one of its busiest bus corridors, will be made safer and more efficient with a new cycleway and transport improvements planned for the Hutt Road between Ngauranga and the central city. Work is scheduled to start ... More >>
Waitangi Day Wellington – it’s a family affair
Monday, 1 February 2016, 3:53 pm | Wellington City Council
This year, Te Rā o Waitangi is going to be bigger than ever. Presented by Wellington City Council, the annual celebration will be hosted by popular MC Frankie Stevens, with DJ Ayesha keeping the good vibes rolling throughout the day. More >>
