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Funding open for smart initiatives to reduce waste
Monday, 1 February 2016, 12:06 pm | Wellington City Council
Innovative Wellingtonians can now apply for funding to get their waste reduction initiatives off the ground, with applications for the latest round of the Waste Minimisation Seed Fund opening today. More >>
Have a say on the Council’s car share plans
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 1:07 pm | Wellington City Council
From this week, Wellingtonians can give feedback on a draft Council policy designed to support car share schemes. More >>
Mayor looks forward to Oscar-qualifying festival
Friday, 22 January 2016, 4:53 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown is thrilled Doc Edge, New Zealand’s Documentary Edge festival, has become an Oscar-qualifying festival, with its top films eligible for Academy Award nominations. Documentaries which win Best International Short or ... More >>
Council pleased at Environment Court call
Friday, 22 January 2016, 1:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council’s City Planning Manager, Warren Ulusele, says he is pleased the Environment Court has today ordered the removal of a fence and ‘play structure’ at the centre of a long-running dispute between neighbours in Roseneath. The Environment ... More >>
GoShift starts building-consent revolution
Friday, 22 January 2016, 1:09 pm | Wellington City Council
Twenty one councils around central New Zealand have signed up to GoShift – a programme to standardise and simplify the building consenting process. GoShift is a partnership between central and local government to improve performance, consistency and service ... More >>
Karori Chapel’s stained glass windows to be restored
Friday, 22 January 2016, 12:37 pm | Wellington City Council
The Karori Cemetery chapels and crematorium are being earthquake strengthened as part of the Wellington City Council’s initiative to make Wellington stronger and safer – with work planned to start in March. More >>
Wellington City Leads on Reducing Emissions
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 4:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Leads on Reducing Emissions Wellington has become the first city in New Zealand and the second city in the world, following Beijing, to launch a 2050 Energy Calculator. It will allow Wellingtonians to explore how energy and transport ... More >>
The sky’s the limit at Meridian Kids Magic
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 4:45 pm | Wellington City Council
The sky’s the limit at Meridian Kids Magic Saturday’s free event Meridian Kids Magic is all about the kids – whatever age they are! Head up to the Soundshell in the Botanic Garden from 11am and enjoy a fantastical kids’ day out with plenty ... More >>
Wellington welcomes key Singapore service
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 3:02 pm | Wellington City Council
The new air route linking Wellington and Singapore is an exciting development with enormous potential for the city and region. Wellington’s Deputy Mayor, Justin Lester, says improving Wellington’s international connectivity has been a priority for ... More >>
Get a taste of the Pacific on your doorstep
Tuesday, 19 January 2016, 10:51 am | Wellington City Council
Get a taste of the Pacific on your doorstep Travel throughout the Pacific and experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Fiji, Niue, Tonga, Samoa, Tokelau, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, New Zealand and Hawaii – right here in Wellington, ... More >>
Unleash your superpowers at Seven Days of Sevens
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 4:32 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Civic Square will be transformed into Rugby Sevens HQ and the Waterfront taken over to create a hub of music, 3D art, wine, food and craft beer for the first ever Seven Days of Sevens Festival (23-29 January) in the countdown to the HSBC Wellington ... More >>
The space between sight and scent
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council
The space between sight and scent In the world of fragrance a soliflore is a perfume built around the scent of a particular flower, it’s also the name of artist Lee Jensen’s latest Toi Pōneke exhibition. Soliflore: White Rose/White Lily features ... More >>
Three weeks of free concerts in Wellington
Sunday, 3 January 2016, 4:55 pm | Wellington City Council
Meridian Gardens Magic kicks-off on Tuesday 5 January with a line-up including everything from brass bands to sea shanties to drag divas. More >>
Wellington’s big band, big bang, New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, 29 December 2015, 10:41 am | Wellington City Council
Following the success of last year’s award-winning New Year’s Eve celebration, Wellington is set to welcome 2016 with a bang. More >>
Council funding boosts people on to bikes
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 12:19 pm | Wellington City Council
Themed group rides and valet bicycle parking at one of Wellington’s biggest events are just some of the initiatives to receive support from the first round of Wellington City Council’s new Communities on Bikes fund. More >>
Wellington city proves to be a centre of attraction
Monday, 21 December 2015, 12:00 pm | Wellington City Council
A recent survey shows inner-city living is becoming more popular, and Wellington City Council is on the right track with planning and investment as it focuses on growth in the area. More >>
Council promotes ‘firewise’ message with amends to bylaw
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 3:57 pm | Wellington City Council
With the summer season almost here, Wellington City Council is introducing some amendments to the fire bylaw to minimise risk, address public safety and nuisance concerns. More >>
Council drives new car share scheme in Wellington
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 9:34 am | Wellington City Council
Several more central city car parking spaces have been set aside for car share vehicles as part of a trial designed to give Wellingtonians more transport choice and to benefit the planet – and the wallet. More >>
Interactive sculptures highlight wonder of natural world
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 11:05 am | Wellington City Council
Last summer artists Kemi and Niko delighted Wellingtonians with their project Miniature Hikes , featuring seven miniature huts designed to celebrate New Zealand’s fascination with escaping to the backcountry, and to highlight lesser known parts of the city. More >>
Latest lane upgrade marriage of art and design
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 9:51 am | Wellington City Council
Dec 16 2015 Latest lane upgrade marriage of art and design Masons Lane, a popular pedestrian link between The Terrace and Lambton Quay has been given a stylish new look thanks to painting, paving and feature lighting. The transformation is one of ... More >>
