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Wellington Authors Launch Children's Stories CD
In a first of its kind, a group of local authors have come together to record a collection of children’s stories on CD, with a distinctly Wellington flavour.
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25.11.09 |
Enter a Forest of Works at Toi Poneke Gallery
A small patch of lush Taranaki forest has provided the inspiration for a multi-disciplinary installation at Toi Poneke. More » |
25.11.09 |
Work to Start Soon on New Artificial Sportsfield
Wellington's sporting community can look forward to fewer cancelled games as work on another artificial turf sportsfield gets under way in Newtown next week. More » |
24.11.09 |
Wellington Authors Launch CD
For the first time, a group of local authors have come together to record a collection of children's stories on CD - with a distinct Wellington flavour. More » |
23.11.09 |
Rose Festival Starts
A best-of-the-best rose show, guided tours, artists at work and guidance from experts are just some of the events on offer at the Botanic Garden’s three-day Rose Festival, starting this Friday (27.11.09). For rose enthusiasts, the Wellington Rose Society’s annual show in the Begonia House, Lady Norwood Rose Garden, on Sunday will be a must. More » |
23.11.09 |
Te Ara Hou's Newly Upgraded Units
The welcome mat is out for Marta Haroon and Lazer Nanno - the first tenants to move back into their upgraded unit at Te Ara Hou Flats in Newtown. More » |
23.11.09 |
Indoor Sports Centre: Cheaper Contract Signed
Construction of Wellington's Indoor Community Sport Centre (ICSC) is set to start early next month - with more than $4 million cut from the building budget. More » |
23.11.09 |
Nairnville Turf Teething-troubles Sorted Out
Teething problems related to the first of Wellington city's new-generation artificial sports surfaces have been ironed out and the new pitch at Nairnville Park in Khandallah has the thumbs-up from sporting bodies and neighbouring residents. More » |
20.11.09 |
Campervan Park for Wellington's Waterfront
Wellington City Councillors have approved the construction of a campervan park on Wellington's waterfront and asked the Council's waterfront company to prepare a business case to demonstrate the financial viability of a proposed ice skating rink and temporary tensile fabric structure. More » |
19.11.09 |
Final Call for Tawa By-election Votes
Tawa residents have less than three days to get their votes in for the Tawa Community Board By-election but from here on out they should deliver their voting papers by hand rather than post them - otherwise they'll risk not having them count. More » |
19.11.09 |
Mayor's Delight at Jackson Premiere for City
Hollywood is returning to Wellington with the announcement of another red carpet premiere for the city.
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19.11.09 |
New Artist-in-residence at Toi Poneke
Toi Poneke Arts Centre's visual arts panel has just selected the lucky recipient of a free 10-month lease
of an artist studio, culminating in a solo show at Toi Poneke Gallery. Shane McGrath - soon to be a graduate of Massey's Masters in Fine Arts degree - was picked out of 14 applicants for the inaugural DEBLYN artist-in-residence programme.
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17.11.09 |
Mulch and Save Water
Mulch is material placed on soil to cover and protect it. It acts like a sunscreen for gardens; cutting down evaporation by up to 70 percent so moisture stays in the soil longer and plants need less watering. It also slows weed growth, leaving you more time to enjoy your garden this summer. More » |
17.11.09 |
New Charges for Khandallah Pool
It will now cost children $1 and adults $2 to swim at Khandallah Pool this summer. There are a few reasons for this. More » |
17.11.09 |
Road Sealing this Summer
If you've ever wondered why summer seems to be the signal for street resurfacing to start in Wellington, there's a simple answer. "The reason for the timing is that summer means warm air and ground temperatures," says Infrastructure Customer Services and Communications Manager Trish Ubels. More » |
17.11.09 |
Waterfront Framework is a Winner
Mayor Kerry Prendergast is delighted that the Waterfront Framework has won a 2009 Architecture Award in the Urban Design category at this year's New Zealand Institute of Architects' Wellington Architecture Awards. More » |
16.11.09 |
Wellington Wants Football Heroes Back
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast says the City Council will work hard to get the All Whites back to the Capital before next year's World Cup. More » |
15.11.09 |
Newlands' Big-name Artist Gets to Work on Home Turf
The Newlands Community Centre needed a mural on its large exterior walls, and none other than Newlands' Michel Tuffery, MNZM, came up with a winning solution.
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13.11.09 |
Hey Tawa, Get Your Vote in Before it's Too Late!
Tawa residents have just over a week now to get their votes in for the Tawa Community Board by-election. But if they're planning to send their vote by mail, they had better send it in the next few days - otherwise they might miss out. More » |
13.11.09 |
