Wellington City Council / August 2022
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Weather and road closure updates
- Wellington City Council
- There are a number of significant slips which are affecting traffic and pedestrian access around the city.
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Let’s get ready to bumble this Bee Aware Month
- Wellington City Council
- Every September, Wellington City Council partners with Apiculture NZ (ApiNZ) for Bee Aware Month to create a buzz and wax lyrical about the importance of bees.
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Spring edition of Our Wellington magazine out this week
- Wellington City Council
- Everything you need to know about spring in the capital is in our new edition of Our Wellington - Tō Tātou Pōneke, which is set to hit the streets this week.
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Te Matapihi ready for main reconstruction works after strip out complete
- Wellington City Council
- The existing internal structure of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Wellington’s Central Library) has now been completely stripped out – and is ready for main works to start.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Spring into September with Wellington Gardens
- Wellington City Council
- Get out into nature and celebrate spring with Wellington Gardens. Check out some of the fantastic Spring Festival events coming up this September.
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Librarians vote for favourite New Zealand poem to celebrate National Poetry Day
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City librarians have nominated Hone Tuwhare’s “Rain” as their favourite New Zealand poem in a poll to celebrate National Poetry Day tomorrow (Friday 26 August).
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Notes from the August 2022 meeting
- Newtown Residents' Association
- This meeting was held at the Community Lounge at St Thomas’s Church on Monday 15th August. These are notes from the discussion, see below for the full minutes. WCC Waste Minimization Plan WCC has a Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Action Plan. The expectation is that WCC will set up a working party about this, … Continue reading Notes from the August 2022 meeting →
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Notice of Requirement – Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Submissions are now open on the Notice of Requirement for an alteration to Designation 58 (WCC6 under Proposed District Plan) for the construction, operation and maintenance of a new Sludge Minimisation Facility (SMF) at 127 and 141 Stewart Duff Drive.
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Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stewart Duff Drive, Moa Point, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Lost artworks of Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington is full of public works of art that blend seamlessly into our landscape. Sculptures effortlessly populate the waterfront and botanic gardens, while many murals and installations take pride of place on retaining walls, the sides of buildings and in the city’s parks.
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Wellington Botanic Garden, Salmont Place, Paekaka, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Tame Iti’s ‘I Will Not Speak Māori’ installation happening in Odlin's Plaza
- Wellington City Council
- Tame Iti’s provoking a range of reactions as he paints the phrase ‘I Will Not Speak Māori’ in big bold letters across Wellington’s waterfront.
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Ekta NZ takes out supreme title at Community Awards
- Wellington City Council
- Ekta NZ has been named Wellington City Supreme Award Winner at last night’s Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards held at a ceremony at the National Library.
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Cancellation of bus lane infringements
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is cancelling tickets issued to cars for use of the bus lane between Hall Street and 20 Riddiford Street (opposite Wellington Regional Hospital) between 11 July and 16 August 2022.
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Moa Point Notice of Requirement open for feedback
- Wellington City Council
- Addressing how we manage sewage sludge is critical for Wellington’s net zero carbon goals – so we’re seeking feedback on the proposed facility now.
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Police Media Release - Wellington: Planned protest activity 2
- Wellington City Council
- There will be a significant Police presence around Wellington City ahead of planned protest activity expected to start tomorrow (Tuesday 23 August).
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Grenada Village Play Area Renewal
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- The Grenada Village play area is due for an upgrade and we'd like to hear your feedback on the draft design.
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Grenada Village, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6442, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Police Media Release - Wellington: Planned protest activity
- Wellington City Council
- Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place in areas around Parliament grounds, from 10pm Sunday evening as Police plan ahead for an anticipated protest next week.
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WCC election 2022 resources
- Island Bay Healthy Streets
- Here's some resources to help with deciding who to vote for Spreadsheet: WCC candidate social mediaA list of all the candidates websites, Facebook pages & Twitter accounts.
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Friday Five: Furry icons of Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- One thing is clear in the capital – we love animals! From Mittens to King Dick, there are many local icons that have become celebrities in the city. Check out some of these well-known characters, past and present.
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Resource Consent - Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Submissions are now open on the Notice of Requirement for the construction, operation and maintenance of a new Sludge Minimisation Facility (SMF) at 127 and 141 Stewart Duff Drive.
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Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stewart Duff Drive, Moa Point, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Charging forward with Waka Hiko
- Wellington City Council
- With a plan to replace all fossil-fuel powered passenger vehicles with electric alternatives by 2030, Wellington City Council has just added 24 more electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet – and they have a smart new look to boot.
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Wellington elections: 81 candidates in the running
- Wellington City Council
- Confirmation and details of candidates for the Wellington Mayoralty, City Council and two community boards is now publicly available with 81 candidates registered for the 28 positions up for grabs.
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$20 million fund for better buildings
- Wellington City Council
- Applications are now open for a new $20 million Wellington City Council fund that aims to encourage the construction of new buildings to accredited high-accessibility and environmental standards.
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Bringing the hustle and bustle back to the Capital
- Wellington City Council
- Picture this. You’ve jumped off the bus to meet a friend for lunch. You head to your favourite cafe on Cuba Street before spending the afternoon rummaging through vintage shops. Afterwards, you wander into a dinky bar, where you sit and chat over an espresso martini before you car-share a ride home. A day well had.
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Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Find out more about Newtown-City cycle plan - this Sunday 21 August at Harbourside Market
- INNER-CITY WELLINGTON
- Have your say If you are keen to know more about the proposed “Newtown to City” cycle route, and would like to ask questions and/or share your views, you will find the WCC team this Sunday at the Harbourside Market: Sunday 21 August 8.
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Eat your way around the city
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington is known for being the foodie capital, and over August it serves up a whole month of burgers, cocktails, special dishes and events with Visa Wellington On a Plate (VWOAP)! Here’s a few things to check out, so you can make the most of the festival.
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Wellingtonians honoured for service to the community
- Wellington City Council
- Seventeen recipients were honoured tonight in the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards which acknowledged their commitment and contribution to the community and the city.
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Pōneke celebrates te reo Māori with an exciting new festival
- Wellington City Council
- A partnership between Wellington City Council, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira is bringing a fantastic new festival of events, activities, and exhibitions to Pōneke to coincide with September’s nationwide Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori celebrations.
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Green light for bus and bike work
- Wellington City Council
- Plans to make Wellington a place where it is easier and safer to get places in low carbon ways are a step closer this week with bus and bike improvements to the western suburbs approved today, and consultation now open on the Newtown to city route to the south.
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Inspiring tamariki to become waste minimisers
- Wellington City Council
- We’ve been offering the Zero Waste Education Programme for primary and intermediate schools and kindergartens since late last year.
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Elections 101: Think council can’t make change?
- Wellington City Council
- Have you ever stopped to notice the things that are different in your backyard? Maybe there’s a new playground that’s just popped up, or an upgrade to your local pool.
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What do you think about the proposed Newtown to the City cycle lane? - have your say!
- INNER-CITY WELLINGTON
- From WCC website Help shape better bus and bike trips from Newtown to the city Wellingtonians have made it clear they want better transport options, action on climate change and more housing.
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Stand for the Māori ward
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington's new Māori ward, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, provides dedicated Māori representation. And now, you can stand as a candidate to be Wellington’s first ever Māori ward councillor!
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New range of collars fit for every catwalk
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is launching its new spring collection of collars designed to keep your cat safe – and our native birds even safer.
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Help shape better bus and bike trips from Newtown to the city
- Wellington City Council
- Plans to make it safer, easier and quicker to bus or bike around the city are among ways we are responding and working with the community to make those bigger changes possible. The Council approved the routes for Paneke Pōneke, a 10-year citywide bike network plan, in March this year. It had previously agreed work between Newtown and the city, and Botanic Garden ki Paekākā and the city, should be prioritised as part of a transitional rapid roll-out.
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Your weekend plans, sorted
- Wellington City Council
- The city has come alive with events, delicious food and art! We don’t want you to miss out on the fun, so here’s some inspiration for what you can get up to in the city.
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Library hosts exhibition of children's art promoting world peace
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City’s Johnsonville Library at Waitohi is hosting the Tūmanako annual exhibition of children's art supporting a nuclear-free world and an inclusive Aotearoa where all lives are celebrated.
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Do you know what 'Ward' you're in for the Wellington City Council election?
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- From WCC website If you live in the inner city, you’re in the Pukehīnau/Lambton General Ward. There are three councillors for this ward, and they stand for: Aro Valley Highbury Kelburn Mount Cook Mount Victoria Oriental Bay Pipitea Te Aro Thorndon Wellington Central Read about all the Wards here
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Public asked to give new sail installation a wide berth
- Wellington City Council
- Brand new sails are returning to Queens Wharf this month and are looking well-crafted and shipshape.
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Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Making Monomono
- Wellington City Council
- Monomono are used by Tongan communities in important cultural ceremonies and rituals, and are a form of Tongan koloa (treasures and wealth).
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A space for the whole community to enjoy
- Wellington City Council
- People love our 14 libraries located across our suburbs and inner-city, with Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui – Central Library holding a special place in their hearts.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Report card Part I: how the councillors voted
- Island Bay Healthy Streets
- Here's how the current Wellington City Council voted on some key issues The Dominion Post recently published a pretty good analysis of Wellington City councillors' performance over the last 3 years that largely aligns with my Fab 5 blog highlighting the 5 progressive councillors I think we need to re-elect.
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Elections 101: What’s involved in being an elected member?
- Wellington City Council
- Looking for some better work stories? What if we told you that there was a job that lets you take a stand for your community, do something different every day, and directly impact Wellington’s future.
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