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New road layout as cycleway takes shape
Monday, 14 December 2015, 4:08 pm | Wellington City Council
New road layout as cycleway takes shape New pedestrian crossings and concrete bike paths are nearing completion on The Parade in Island Bay – and the new kerbside bike lanes are also beginning to appear. The new road markings are going in one block ... More >>
Santa’s in the hood 13 December
Friday, 11 December 2015, 11:45 am | Wellington City Council
On Sunday 13 December 2-3pm Santa Claus will ride into town for the Wellington City Council’s Capital Christmas Santa Parade. Onlookers will be treated to a Christmas spectacular with around 1000 entertainers participating in this year’s parade. More >>
Council says yes to lower speed zones
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 3:00 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council have said yes to lowering the speed limit from 50km/h to 30km/h in the shopping areas of Berhampore, Khandallah, Ngaio, Northland, and Wadestown, together with an extension of the existing 50km/h area northwards along Happy Valley ... More >>
We’re having a street party and you’re invited
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 9:22 am | Wellington City Council
There are some big changes happening down Eva and Leeds streets as part of Wellington City Council’s initiative to improve and revitalise the lanes of Wellington – and everyone’s invited to the launch party this Saturday (12 December). Wellington’s ... More >>
Wellington City leading by example on monitoring emissions
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 2:34 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City leading by example on monitoring emissions Wellington City Council has achieved accreditation for the Certified Emissions Management and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS). Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says Council’s detailed monitoring of greenhouse ... More >>
Council and mountain bike club act
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 1:47 pm | Wellington City Council
Council and mountain bike club act to stop unsanctioned trail building Wellington City Council is working closely with Wellington Mountain Bike Club to stop unsanctioned trail building on Te Ahumairangi (Tinakori) Hill. “The actions of a few individuals ... More >>
Movie museum plus convention centre on the way
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 5:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Plans have been announced to build a combined movie museum and convention centre in Wellington, which will underpin the Capital’s economic development and provide a unique experience unparalleled in the Australasian market. More >>
Wellington City achieves accreditation to lower emissions
Saturday, 5 December 2015, 10:15 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has been successful in gaining accreditation to the Certified Emissions Management and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS), an Enviro-mark solutions emissions management programme. Enviro-Mark Solutions is a subsidiary of Landcare Research. More >>
Council recognises Wellington’s youth
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 10:30 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is partnering with local secondary schools to recognise generous young people with Absolutely Positively Student Awards. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown launched this award programme in 2014, which is open to students in years 10-12 who ... More >>
Capital celebrates the gift of giving
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 3:36 pm | Wellington City Council
This Friday, Wellington’s Volunteer Corner will be the fitting site for an event celebrating International Volunteer Day – a day that pays tribute to volunteers here and around the world, and highlights the need for more of them. More >>
Civic Trust Awards – winners announced
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 2:29 pm | Wellington City Council
Civic Trust Awards – winners announced The biennial Civic Trust Awards were announced at a function in Wellington last night. Speaking at the event, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said the Civic Trust Awards are a valuable marker for the design direction being ... More >>
Discover four months of Summer City events in Our Wellington
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 12:26 pm | Wellington City Council
Discover four months of Summer City events in Our Wellington The much awaited summer edition of Wellington City Council’s seasonal magazine will be arriving in mailboxes, libraries, recreation and community centres and the i-SITE on Wakefield Street this ... More >>
Illegal CBD rubbish dumping: Council sifts for clues
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 10:45 am | Wellington City Council
Illegal dumping of rubbish by some inner-city residents and businesses is worsening – making it difficult and expensive to keep parts of the city looking good. More >>
Commemorative Plaque to mark 175 years of public libraries
Monday, 30 November 2015, 2:44 pm | Wellington City Council
Commemorative Plaque to mark 175 years of public libraries in Wellington to be unveiled Tomorrow (1 December 2015) marks the 175th anniversary of a meeting at Barrett’s Hotel on Lambton Quay in 1840 where Port Nicholson Exchange and Public Library was ... More >>
Wellington wants a piece of the campervan market
Friday, 27 November 2015, 3:15 pm | Wellington City Council
At yesterday’s WCC Environment committee it was agreed that the Council develop a regional camping strategy to provide much needed camping options for visitors to Wellington given the popularity of Wellington as a camping destination. More >>
Boost for waste minimisation efforts
Friday, 27 November 2015, 2:07 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington has increased its commitment to reducing rubbish and waste thanks to almost $50,000 in support from the Waste Minimisation Seed Fund. Wellington events such as the Newtown Festival, CubaDupa and the Island Bay Festival have received ... More >>
Eco projects get boost through Council funding
Friday, 27 November 2015, 10:55 am | Wellington City Council
Council’s Environment Committee have funded seven projects with a total of $20,522 through the Our Living City Fund. More >>
Kilbirnie business booster scheme a step closer
Friday, 27 November 2015, 10:30 am | Wellington City Council
27 November 2015 Kilbirnie business booster scheme a step closer Kilbirnie’s proposed business improvement district (BID) is a step closer following this week’s meeting of Wellington City Council’s Economic Growth and Arts Committee. The committee ... More >>
Cheaper bus fares start this weekend
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 3:31 pm | Wellington City Council
Cheaper bus fares start this weekend – GO Wellington and Newlands Coach Services Bus fares are cheaper every weekend from this Saturday 28 November to Sunday 20 December on GO Wellington or Newlands Coach Services buses with $1 fares for one zone of travel, ... More >>
E tu! Strathmore Park stands tall
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 9:55 am | Wellington City Council
E tu! Strathmore Park stands tall Wellington City Council, along with Housing New Zealand, New Zealand Police and other agencies are behind a community-led development approach to transform the eastern Wellington suburb of Strathmore Park. Councillor ... More >>
