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MICHELANGELO – A Different View
- Wellington City Council
- Under license from the Vatican Museums, this exhibition offers the most complete and authentic reproduction of Michelangelo’s beautiful ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to be shown outside the Vatican
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Public notice of privacy breach
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has experienced a privacy breach involving the unauthorised disclosure of sensitive and confidential historic documents.
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Small but mighty: The kiwi pukupuku in the spotlight
- Wellington City Council
- Bird of the Year is back and it’s time to get behind the feathered treasures of Aotearoa. This year, we’re backing two amazing birds, the kororā, little penguin and also the tiny, tough and unforgettable, kiwi pukupuku, also known as the little spotted kiwi. Though small in size, this taonga carries a big story of resilience and survival.
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Tamariki designs bring fresh colour to Wellington’s election
- Wellington City Council
- When Wellingtonians drop-off their votes in this year’s local body election and Māori ward poll, they may walk away with more than they expected – a limited edition “I Voted” sticker!
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Didn’t get your voting papers in the post? You can still special vote
- Wellington City Council
- Voting papers for this year’s Council election have been delivered to enrolled Wellingtonians – but if you didn’t get yours, you can still vote.
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Council seas the day and adopts Tātou ki Uta – the Coastal Reserves Management Plan
- Wellington City Council
- Tātou ki Uta – the Coastal Reserves Management Plan was adopted by Wellington City Council last week following feedback from public consultation earlier this year.
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Get ready for some poll dancing as your voting papers are on the way
- Wellington City Council
- Over the next two weeks, 160,000 voting papers will be arriving in the mailboxes of all enrolled voters in Wellington City for next month’s local Council election.
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Vote manu this year
- Wellington City Council
- The nation is being asked to make some big decisions and vote for their favourite candidates as the annual Bird of the Year takes flight and opens soon.
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Council introduces digital trade parking permits
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is introducing digital trade parking permits to replace the paper-based coupons – but will still provide the benefits of the original.
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ArtSplash: A Celebration of Young Creativity in the Capital
- Wellington City Council
- Presented by Wellington City Council, ArtSplash is back from 25-28 August with a fresh new look and an exciting line-up of creative experiences for tamariki and rangatahi.
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High Tide Festival Eyes Growth with Move to Waitangi Park
- Wellington City Council
- Locally-grown multi-genre music festival, High Tide, has announced a move from Lower Hutt’s McEwan Park to Wellington’s Waitangi Park for its 2025 event.
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Local government elections - the impact of your vote
- Wellington City Council
- You probably don’t think about your local council when you’re making your morning coffee. But from the moment you turn on the tap to fill the kettle, you’re already using a service your local council manages. Walking along a footpath? Maintained by them. Enjoying your lunch break at the park? They take care of that too.
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70 candidates running in Wellington City Council elections
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council received 70 nominations by the 12 noon Friday 1 August deadline, with all candidates officially publicly notified today.
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Candidate nominations for Wellington City Council local elections close next week
- Wellington City Council
- Nominations for candidates to stand in the 2025 Wellington City Council local elections have had a strong showing to date – but the clock is ticking down on the deadline for applications being accepted.
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Ed Sheeran’s Brand-New Concert Tour Headed for Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington is in for a treat this summer, with music megastar Ed Sheeran heading back to his “favourite city in the world” with his brand-new show, the ‘Loop Tour’ at Sky Stadium.
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Amora pedestrian bridge to be demolished this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- As part of Wellington City Council’s Te Ngākau streetworks programme, the main section of the Amora pedestrian bridge will be removed on Saturday 19 July – with the remaining stair section removal throughout the following week not impacting traffic.
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Elections 101: Ward do you mean?
- Wellington City Council
- Did you know that where you live in Wellington has an impact on how the Council is run? This is due to wards and representation review. But what do those things even mean? We’re here to break it down for you.
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More than a job: Meet the animal control officer who’s fostered over 50 dogs
- Wellington City Council
- From working at a dog groomer to training German Shepherds in the military – Wellington City Council Animal Control Officer Emily Aitkenhead will always be drawn to roles that work alongside dogs. Not only has she built a career around them, but she has taken the time to foster over 50 dogs on top of her day job, helping them feel safe and loved before finding their forever homes.
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Wellington kiwi chick makes fighting weight and hits a Capital Kiwi milestone
- Wellington City Council
- Featherweight by class, heavyweight by heart – a kiwi named Maui has made “fight weight,” meaning they have grown big enough to defend themselves against stoats. They have had their monitoring transmitter removed and they are now free on Wellington’s western hills.
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Great Sounds Great festival 2025
- Wellington City Council
- Eyegum Music Collective presents GREAT SOUNDS GREAT, a multi-venue music and arts festival taking over Pōneke's Cuba Street precinct for one night only.
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Mayor's Office - Wellington celebrates sister city Canberra
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington will be buzzing with activity this week as Pōneke celebrates its sister city partnership with Canberra.
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Increase of reported anti-social behaviour towards Council staff
- Wellington City Council
- Reports of anti-social behaviour towards Wellington City Council frontline staff have increased by 323 percent in the past five years, rising from around 400 reports per year pre-COVID to almost 1000 annually.
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Fines-free Wellington libraries see 30 percent boom in new users
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Libraries are seeing a 30 percent surge in new customers and over a million books borrowed by children and teenagers each year since introducing their popular fines-free policy almost three years ago.
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Space Place upgrade creates gateway to science
- Wellington City Council
- A new look Te Ara Whānui Ki Te Rangi Space Place makes it easier for the next generation of scientists to find their place in space and explore their curiosity.
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Groundbreaking work starts on Golden Mile
- Wellington City Council
- Work to revitalise Courtenay Place as part of the Golden Mile upgrade starts later this week, with a blessing/karakia marking the first stage of redevelopment today.
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How to take part in the global wildlife count
- Wellington City Council
- Nature is all around us! Knowing what species share the city with us and where they are helps us understand and care for them. During the City Nature Challenge, you can join the annual global event to learn more about nature in your own backyard.
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All you need to know about the upcoming public holidays in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- With both Easter and Anzac Day coming up, there will be some changes to Wellington City Council services and facilities.
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Cuba Street dazzles in CubaDupa sunshine
- Wellington City Council
- Do you love Cuba Street as much as we do? We want to hear your thoughts after thousands turned out over March to celebrate all things Cuba Street and Wellington.
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Your waterfront, his passion: Meet Shane Binnie, Waterfront Manager
- Wellington City Council
- Have you ever stopped to truly appreciate the beauty of Wellington's waterfront? From the sparkling harbour to the bustling promenades and wharves, green open spaces, playgrounds and hospitality, it's a place where memories are made. Behind the scenes, Wellington City Council's Waterfront Manager Shane Binnie is working tirelessly to keep this iconic space vibrant and safe.
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How to have your say on Wellington’s Long-term Plan amendment and Annual Plan
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council’s vision for Pōneke is a creative capital where people and nature thrive. To achieve our vision we need to balance our priorities. This means managing our finances so we can invest for both current and future Wellingtonians. Read on to find out how you can have your say on Wellington’s Long-term Plan amendment and Annual Plan.
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