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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 |
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 |
New City Traffic Signals Will Benefit Bus Users
Work going on near the St James Theatre in Courtenay Place will help reduce delays for buses travelling into and out of town and provide more footpath space for night time revellers. More » |
13.11.09 |
Mayor Welcomes Maranui Surf Club Deal
Mayor Kerry Prendergast has welcomed a Wellington City Council initiative which would see the fire-damaged Maranui Surf Club building repaired. More » |
13.11.09 |
Stormwater Upgrade Aims to Prevent Tawa Flooding
Work has started on the upgrade of a section of stormwater main along Main Road at the southern end of the Tawa shops. The installation of the 120-metre length of 900mm-diameter pipe is intended to ease the risk of flooding in this low-lying part of Tawa. More » |
12.11.09 |
Mayor Honours Have-a-go Hero
Mayor Kerry Prendergast will today honour a passer-by who stepped in to stop a man on a wrecking spree in central Wellington. More » |
11.11.09 |
Mayor Honours Capital's Bon Ami
Mayor Kerry Prendergast today (10.11.09) honoured Olivier Pellenard, the departing head of Alliance Française in Wellington, for his contribution to the cultural life of the city. More » |
11.11.09 |
Wellington Artist Selected for Residency at Toi Poneke
Wellington artist Shane McGrath has just been selected for the DEBLYN artist-in-residence programme at Toi Poneke Arts Centre.
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10.11.09 |
We Love the Islands - Wellington Gives $41,000
Wellingtonians showed their love and support for the people of Samoa by raising $41,120 towards the tsunami recovery effort at the city's recent I love the Islands concert. More » |
10.11.09 |
Civil Defence Volunteers Turn out in Numbers
It was a busy weekend for civic-minded Wellingtonians last Saturday, with more than 80 volunteers taking part in an emergency exercise, while several hundred Mt Cook residents kick-started their own emergency planning at the Arlington Resilience Gala. More » |
10.11.09 |
