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Artist brings Beijing to Bolton Street Cottage
Chinese artist Ding Jie is looking forward to a big change of scene when she moves from Beijing to Bolton Street Cottage for a couple of months. More » |
04.07.08 |
Boks on the big screen tomorrow
Not got a ticket for the game this weekend? You can still join the crowd at Queens Wharf for live action on the big screen.
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04.07.08 |
Supergrans to the Rescue
Supergrans might not have x-ray vision or the ability to fly, but they are making a world of difference to many people throughout New Zealand. More » |
26.06.08 |
Ward Clinic Pilot Continues in Lambton Ward
Lambton ward residents will have an opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues they have with Mayor Kerry Prendergast and their ward Councillors this coming Saturday (28.06.08). More » |
23.06.08 |
Dog Owners Reminded to Register by 1 July
Wellington’s 8500 dog owners are reminded that this year’s dog registration fees are due by 1 July.
All dogs aged over three months must be registered. This year’s fee is unchanged from previous years at $147.50 for ‘entire’ dogs, $107.50 for neutered or spayed dogs, and $42.50 for working dogs. More » |
23.06.08 |
Committee Agrees to 5.18 Percent Average Real Rates Increase for 2008/09
Wellington City Council's Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday approved a range of initiatives and changes for the coming financial year that will result in an average real rates increase of 5.18 percent, after allowing for growth in the ratepayer base. More » |
20.06.08 |
One in Four Wellington Cyclists Dangerously Under-Lit
The winter months are well and truly here, and many cyclists are commuting to and from work in the dark. Unfortunately not all cyclists are using adequate lighting and reflective gear – placing themselves and other road users in danger. More » |
17.06.08 |
Council to Consult on Courtenay Place Proposals
Wellington City Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday (12.06.08) agreed to seek public feedback on a range of options to make it easier and faster for buses to get through Courtenay Place, as well as other changes to improve the way the area operates at night. More » |
13.06.08 |
Pruning Day a Great Way to Get Roses Back on Track
Anyone with rose bushes in their garden and no idea what to do with them, should head to the Botanic Garden on Sunday 22 June for some free advice. More » |
13.06.08 |
Rangoon Street Bridge to Close
The old single-lane Rangoon Street Bridge in Khandallah is to be closed on Monday 23 June so construction of a modern two-lane replacement bridge can get under way. More » |
12.06.08 |
New Shelter and Car Park to be Opened this Weekend
From Sunday on, visitors making the trek to Red Rocks and the seals at Sinclair Head will be able to find out more about the South Coast by checking out the displays in the new purpose-built shelter adjacent to the car park, which is to be officially opened this weekend. More » |
11.06.08 |
Newtown and Berhampore Roads to Become Safer
The Council's SaferRoads programme, which aims to reduce the number of crashes across the city by at least one third, is now moving to Newtown and Berhampore. More » |
11.06.08 |
One More World Environment Day Event Tomorrow
Thousands of Wellingtonians got involved in the city’s World Environment Day events last week - and the Arbor Day planting last Thursday, the ECO Party on Friday night, and ‘ECO Homes’ tours on Saturday were all hugely successful. More » |
10.06.08 |
Local Dancers in Their Element
Rongotai-based Elements dance crew are among a diverse group of artistically-inclined Wellingtonians to benefit from the $52,290 worth of Creative Communities grants announced last month. More » |
10.06.08 |
Friday the 13th Becomes 'Orange Day'
More than 1200 schoolchildren will march through the city this Friday 13 June to celebrate school patrols and the essential work they do. More » |
09.06.08 |
Stack Project Cracks Up from Extreme Pressure
The last in the Toi Poneke Stack project series, this time by Wellington artist, Gabby O’Connor, will be launched on Thursday 12 June. More » |
06.06.08 |
Karori Goes Nuts About Native Plants
June is ‘Plant Mania’ time in Karori, with an exciting, fun-filled series of events aimed at improving children’s knowledge of native plantlife and wildlife and allowing them to put it all into practice. The fun starts on Monday 9 June when children can ‘discover the forest’ at Karori library. More » |
04.06.08 |
Arbor Day Planting to be a Dual Celebration this Year
Wellington City Council’s Arbor Day planting on Thursday 5 June will be a dual celebration this year, marking World Environment Day 2008 and Arbor Day. More » |
03.06.08 |
