http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/ News releases from the Wellington City Council Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:30 +1300 en-nzhttp://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4805http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4805Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:04:06 +1300Check out the exhibition Unveiled: 200 Years of Wedding Fashion from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - for free. http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4803http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4803Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:52:10 +1300Erica van Zon is back from Beijing bringing good fortune and The Chinese Horoscope Show to Enjoy Gallery from 16 February. http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4801http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4801Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:14:05 +1300The design of a new building and public plaza at the Railway Station end of the waterfront has been unveiled and Wellington Waterfront Limited is now seeking feedback on the design.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4796http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4796Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:45:56 +1300Improve your fitness and take the swim challenge - 53 kilometres in three months! This year's long-distance swim challenge, 1 February - 30 April, is equivalent to a circuit of Lake Mead in Nevada, USA, near Las Vegas.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4795http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4795Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:16 +1300You have just weeks to go to give us your feedback on the next 10 years in Wellington - you can do this by participating in our online discussion forums.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4794http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4794Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:28:51 +1300Cory Meister, from Island Bay, who turns 17 this month, is very clear about what he wants to do now he has left Scots College.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4793http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4793Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:05 +1300We know you're told this all the time - but unless you're prepared, you won't get through an emergency situation like an earthquake or tsunami.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4791http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4791Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:51:04 +1300The national Maori flag, Tino Rangatiratanga, will be flown from Wellington's Town Hall on Waitangi Day for the first time.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4790http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4790Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:22:18 +1300Imagine being taught by your hero - your idol and inspiration. Undoubtedly your skills and workmanship would improve.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4789http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4789Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:04:13 +1300Swimmers looking to challenge their abilities can take up the long-distance summer swim challenge, which starts on 1 February at Wellington City Council pools.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4788http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4788Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:44:18 +1300Wellington City Council this morning took action to shut down the 'Occupy' camp next to the City to Sea Bridge in Civic Square.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4786http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4786Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:07 +1300Now's the time to get out and enjoy our walkways, and dog owners will be pleased to know they can take their favourite companion off-leash on the Maupuia Walkway. http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4785http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4785Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:27:27 +1300Over the next two months, before the new give-way road rules come into force on Sunday 25 March, we will be making changes to a number of intersections around the city.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4784http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4784Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:14:24 +1300School's out this week and drivers will have to look out for children on the roads.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4783http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4783Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:03:21 +1300Want to get fit with the choice of gym or swim? Join Club Active in February and you'll pay no joining fee. You can use your membership at either of our fitness centres - Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre or Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre - which have a wide range of equipment, as well as all our pools, including saunas, spas and steam rooms. http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4782http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4782Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:49:44 +1300The Sevens and Waitangi Day fall on the same weekend this year - and that means even more people, fun and festivities in the capital.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4779http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4779Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:23:05 +1300Wellington City Council is to review the operation of its parking enforcement camera car.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4777http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4777Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:59:54 +1300Wellington's second 'pop-up garden' sprouts into life in Civic Square tomorrow, Friday (27 January) - a collaboration between Wellington City Council and Massey University. http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4776http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4776Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:49:32 +1300Made that new year's list of DIY jobs for the summer? Now is a good time to consider how to make your home warmer, drier and healthier, with affordable energy bills.http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4775http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4775Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:25:31 +1300Get ready for the weekend of 24 - 25 March - there's going to be a whole lot going on for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2012 - and it could be at your place!