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- Rates & Property
  - You can check the rating valuation and other details of a property by entering its address into our Property Search database.
- Parking & Roads
  - If you live in an inner-city suburb, you can get a resident’s parking permit for your vehicle. It allows you to park in coupon parking zones and residents' parking spaces.
- Environment & Waste
  - You can donate or buy a range of items at the Second Treasures salvaged goods shop.
- Community & Culture
  - Join your community. Look up the Community Directory and find a group to join near you - or list your own group or organisation.
- Consents & Licences
  - Find out how to apply for a building consent, and a code compliance certificate when the project is finished.
- How can I?
  - If you’re thinking of opening a restaurant, check out our helpful summary of the Council consents, services and fees that you’ll need to know about.
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About Wellington
- - Wellington is New Zealand's centre of government and the world's southernmost capital city. It is also the country's cultural capital, third most populous urban area in New Zealand and home to many museums, theatres and arts festivals.

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Indoor pools

In Wellington, there are five Council-run indoor pools that are open all year.

Pay for lane / full pool hire

Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre

Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre is at 139 Oriental Bay.

Karori Pool

Karori Pool has a 25-metre heated indoor pool, toddlers’ and teaching pool, and spa. Swimming lessons are available for adults and children.

Keith Spry Pool

Johnsonville's Keith Spry Pool has a 25-metre heated indoor pool, diving pool, toddlers' pool, spa, sauna, leisure lounge and BBQ area. Swimming lessons are available for adults and children.

Tawa Pool

Tawa Pool has a 25-metre heated indoor pool, learner pool, toddler pool, spa and sauna. Swimming lessons are available for adults and children.

Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC) in Kilbirnie has a 50-metre heated indoor pool, diving pool, toddler pool, hydrotherapy pool, spas and saunas. Swimming lessons are available for adults and children.