“This initiative is a tangible way for us to demonstrate our collective pride in Wellington and create a more welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits our beautiful city,” says Council’s Central City Manager, Prak Sritharan.
“A clean and well-maintained city centre fosters a stronger sense of community ownership, boosts local morale, and reinforces Wellington’s reputation as a world-class capital.”
Previous clean-up initiatives have been popular, and there have been calls for more TLC operations in well-populated areas – and everyone’s welcome to lend a helping hand.
These community clean-ups complement the awesome mahi of the street cleaning team and contribute to the City Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
The clean-ups include litter collection, a deep street clean and graffiti removal.
Equipment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to just bring good vibes and weather-appropriate clothing. Volunteers can come along for the morning or just for a short stint.
Courtenay Place clean-up:
When: Monday 9 June
Time: 9am – 12pm
Meeting point: Outside Lucky Chicken, Courtenay Place
Cuba Street clean-up:
When: Tuesday 17 June
Time: 9am – 12pm
Meeting point: Cuba Street playground
For more information and updates check out the Council’s Facebook events page: facebook.com/wellingtoncitycouncil/events.
These clean-ups are part of the wider mahi to rejuvenate the central city, alongside our partners at DCM, Greater Wellington, NZ Police, and Inner-City Wellington.