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Sea level rise recommendations welcomed by Council
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 4:21 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council has welcomed the report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, about the challenges facing New Zealand due to sea level rise. More >>
A new Romance on Courtenay Place
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 12:42 pm | Wellington City Council
What are the large collective romances of today? What do they look like? These are just two of the questions posed by artist Richard Shepherd in his new outdoor work Romance, on display in the Courtenay Place Park light boxes from December this year ... More >>
Council and NZ Police say “know your limit”
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 11:38 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and the New Zealand Police are reminding drivers not to let that extra drink ruin an otherwise fabulous Christmas and summer in Wellington. If you are wondering how many drinks you can have before you are over the limit, ... More >>
Delays on Wellington's Taranaki Street this evening
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 4:12 pm | Wellington City Council
Southbound traffic on Taranaki Street – a main route to Wellington’s southern suburbs - is down to one lane near the Karo Drive/Buckle Street intersection this afternoon. Contractors have to carry out repairs to a damaged 33,000-volt underground ... More >>
Preferred route for Petone to Grenada link 'welcome news’
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 2:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Preferred route for Petone to Grenada link 'welcome news’ The NZTA decision on the preferred route for the Petone to Grenada Link Road released today is an important step forward in regional transport planning and settles the preferred route, says ... More >>
A December to remember and a happy new year
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:56 am | Wellington City Council
Capital Christmas is fast approaching and plans are afoot at the Council to make sure this year’s celebration is fantastic. The flags will be flying, the lights will be lit, and the giant Christmas trees in Midland Park and Courtenay Place will ... More >>
Wellington hosts significant business conference
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:51 am | Wellington City Council
New Zealand's longest standing business grouping with Asia – the Japan New Zealand Business Council (JNZBC) – will hold its 43rd Annual Joint Conference in Wellington in November 2016. This will be the first time Wellington hosts the event. More >>
Moment of remembrance following Paris attacks
Monday, 16 November 2015, 5:33 pm | Wellington City Council
In homage to the victims of the Paris attacks and in support of all those who have been touched by these horrific acts, a moment of reflection and remembrance will be held on Tuesday 17 November, at Civic Square from 5.00pm, in the presence of the ... More >>
Mayoral message of ‘care and concern’ to the people of Paris
Sunday, 15 November 2015, 1:30 pm | Wellington City Council
The Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown has extended condolences from the capital city to the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attack. More >>
Island Bay seawall upgrade gets under way
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:49 pm | Wellington City Council
13 November 2015 Island Bay seawall upgrade gets under way Work to repair, upgrade and strengthen Island Bay’s seawall will begin next week. Contractors Fulton Hogan will have workers on site setting up from next Wednesday 18 November. They plan to ... More >>
Have your say on the “wild side” of Karori Park
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:30 pm | Wellington City Council
This week, a draft development plan has opened for consultation that will guide the future management and development of the “wild side” of Karori park over the next 10 years. More >>
Council and BizDojo open tech hub
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 10:50 am | Wellington City Council
Tonight Wellington City Council and BizDojo launch Wellington’s new tech hub and Collider programme - a key component of the Council’s Economic Development Strategy. The tech hub will be a place for Wellington's innovative businesses to call home, ... More >>
Council invites residents to have their say
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 9:37 am | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council is inviting local residents and business owners from Karori and Tawa to give feedback on proposed changes to the District Plan as part of Council’s long-term strategy to accommodate expected population growth and demographic change ... More >>
Major water main bursts Miramar, Brooklyn and Mornington
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 5:54 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council and Wellington Water contractors are either at the sites or will shortly be there – but unfortunately it is likely a large number of homes in the three suburbs will be without water for several hours this evening. More >>
Council funding gets kids riding bikes
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 10:39 am | Wellington City Council
10 November 2015 Council funding gets kids riding bikes A further 650 Wellington primary school students will soon be honing their cycling skills on purpose built bike tracks thanks to Wellington City Council’s latest Bikes in Schools initiative. ... More >>
Public to have say on Civic precinct proposals
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:57 am | Wellington City Council
Public to have say on Civic precinct proposals Wellingtonians will be invited to have their say early in the New Year on proposed design plans to revitalise the Civic Square precinct and strengthen the Town Hall. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says ... More >>
Community involved in Long-term Plan through new website
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:32 am | Wellington City Council
Keeping engaged with progress on Wellington City Council’s Long-term Plan, projects and investment for the next decade and beyond is about to become easier. More >>
Cheaper weekend bus fares for Christmas!
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:18 am | Wellington City Council
Wellingtonians can look forward to cheaper weekend bus fares for four weeks from 28 November. The yellow Go Wellington buses will change to a $1 fare for one zone of travel and a $2 adult fare and $1.50 child fare for two or three zones of travel ... More >>
Sky Show celebrates 21st with 2.5 tonnes of fireworks
Sunday, 8 November 2015, 11:06 am | Wellington City Council
Large crowds are gathering for Wellington’s Sky Show fireworks display – the largest annual display in New Zealand - which is scheduled to light up the night at 9 o’clock tonight. World-renowned artistic pyrotechnic designer Robert McDermott, ... More >>
Twenty years of pest control brings back birds
Friday, 6 November 2015, 4:27 pm | Wellington City Council
This year Wellington celebrates the results of two decades of pest control in Council reserves. Possum control started at Otari-Wilton’s Bush in 1995 and has expanded to include 4500 hectares of land thanks to staff from Wellington City Council, Greater ... More >>
