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21 May 2013
Be a visitor in your own city this Sunday (26 May) for Wellington Open Day.
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23 May 2013
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today that a runway extension is crucial to attracting long-haul international flights to the capital city and will grow t...
Work on the $6 million upgrade of the Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville will start on 13 June following the signing of a contract with Hawkins Construct...
The idea of commuting to work by bicycle can be daunting for some, but it doesn’t have to be.
Did you know there are 76 water reservoirs and tanks dotted around Wellington City?
20 May 2013
Wellington’s residents are interested in discussing change to local government, a new survey has found.
Wellington’s planning must respond to changing demographics and community expectations, was the message delivered today by visiting transport expert T...
The economic and social value of Māori culture to New Zealand and the way that it is marketed and sold to the world is the theme of a new exhibition c...
16 May 2013
The Wellington City Council has today strengthened its response to climate change through the development of a more comprehensive and integrated Clima...
15 May 2013
Wellington City Council’s Chief Executive, Kevin Lavery, has updated Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillors relating to the change process that has be...
Wellington City Councillors have unanimously voted in favour of a plan to stop taxis waiting in ‘pay and display’ parking spaces on five of the centra...
14 May 2013
A respected local chef knows the best way to dispose of food waste is the green way – using our Kai to Compost service.
Wellingtonians are great lizard detectives. Between February and April, 145 sightings of various species of geckos and skinks were reported to a team ...
With winter nearly upon us, and darkness setting in early, many cyclists are putting themselves at risk by riding without lights or reflective gear.
Work on Kilbirnie’s Bay Road upgrade has taken longer than anticipated but is now nearing completion.
13 May 2013
A revitalised commercial hub and community heart for Newlands will be officially opened by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown on Saturday 18 May. The upgraded New...
10 May 2013
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed aspects of the proposed Auckland Housing Accord, announced today by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and ...
9 May 2013
Wellingtonians have a few more days to have their say on the 2013/14 Draft Annual Plan – consultation closes at 5pm next Thursday, 16 May.
7 May 2013
Around 30 arborists will be practising tree-top rescues in Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park on Friday (10 May) alongside Fire Service officers.
Last year, we ran a story encouraging people with great business ideas to apply for New Zealand’s first digital start-up ‘accelerator’ programme, Ligh...