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City Council Recommends Draft Plan for Consultation
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday agreed to forward the draft Ngauranga to the Airport Corridor Plan to the Regional Land Transport Committee for its consideration and further public consultation. More » |
07.05.08 |
Sewage Overflows - Steer Clear of South Coast
Swimmers and surfers are advised to stay away if possible from the South Coast for at least the next 24 hours following sewage overflows resulting from the heavy rain yesterday. More » |
02.05.08 |
New Zealand gets a Chinese Watercolour Treatment
A blend of traditional Chinese watercolours and elements of New Zealand landscapes by Wei Wu will adorn the walls of Toi Poneke Gallery from next week (9 May). More » |
02.05.08 |
See Whales: Tohora for Free at Te Papa – One Day Only
For one day only, Wellington city residents and ratepayers have a chance to see a breathtaking exhibition that explores the world of whales for free at Te Papa. More » |
01.05.08 |
Spectacular Kelburn Park Fountain to be Lit for Longer
The Kelburn Park Fountain – and its spectacular multicoloured light-show – is to run for longer each night as winter draws in. From today (1 May), the fountain will run for three hours every night, instead of one hour as currently scheduled. More » |
01.05.08 |
New Light Shed on Courtenay Place Park
A large paved area for markets or performances, stylish new seating, a stormwater system that waters 30 recently-planted trees and spaces dedicated to the exhibition of art are all part of Courtenay Place Park, to be officially opened by Mayor Kerry Prendergast tomorrow night (Friday 2 May). More » |
01.05.08 |
Mayoral Ward Clinics Launched
Wellington residents are invited to meet Mayor Kerry Prendergast and their local ward councillors at a series of Saturday morning ward clinics starting in the Southern Ward this Saturday 3 May. More » |
28.04.08 |
Infill Housing: Targeted Areas Proposed
Wellington City Council is proposing a bold new approach to managing future residential growth in the city.
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25.04.08 |
Tawa Music Festival Gets Cash Boost
The Tawa Schools and Community Music Festival, in which up to 800 talented young people will perform, has received $4000 from the Council as part of the Tawa Community Grants allocations. More » |
21.04.08 |
Weekly Council Update
Here are the decisions of Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee - 17 April 2008. More » |
18.04.08 |
Go to Town with Your Recycling
Recycling bins are popping up around the central city thanks to the help of Wellington City Council and the Ministry for the Environment. More » |
18.04.08 |
Consultation Begins on this Year’s Draft Annual Plan
A range of climate change initiatives and some city safety and sportsfield improvements are among the things that Wellingtonians can comment on in this year’s Draft Annual Plan 2008/09. More » |
16.04.08 |
Council to Investigate Ways to Improve Broadband
Making use of existing city pipes and laying new ducting for fibre-optic cable while other work is carried out are two of the low cost options Wellington City Council will investigate as part of its bid to improve community access to fast, affordable broadband. More » |
11.04.08 |
Just Who Are All These Apartment Dwellers?
A survey of central-city apartment dwellers is to be launched by the Wellington City Council this week. It aims to achieve a much better understanding of the distinct community of 12,000 people who now live in the central city. More » |
10.04.08 |
Southern Landfill Becomes Electricity Generator
In a new energy project officially launched today, greenhouse gas from Wellington’s Southern Landfill is being used to generate electricity. More » |
03.04.08 |
Work Starts Next Week on College Street Sewer Upgrade
An upgrade of the sewer and stormwater mains in College Street and Cambridge Terrace is due to start this Monday (7 April). More » |
02.04.08 |
Painter Exhibits Photography of a Different Kind
One of Toi Poneke’s inaugural studio artists, Naomi Clements, will exhibit the culmination of a year’s work, Snapshot, at the gallery on Abel Smith Street from next Friday (11 April). More » |
02.04.08 |
Council Confirms Draft Plan for Consultation
Wellington City Council has confirmed its 2008/09 Draft Annual Plan – the first since the Council signed up to its vision for a carbon neutral Wellington. More » |
31.03.08 |
