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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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Hundreds of thousands of books returning to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
- Wellington City Council
- Later this year, hundreds of thousands of items will be brought back into Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, officially marking the return of the books to Wellington's Central Library.
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Council unleashing new system for local animal services
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council are enhancing animal services from Monday 31 March.
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CubaDupa will be on the road again this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- Autumn may be in the air, but so are the sights, scents and sounds of CubaDupa as it transforms streets into stages and spaces for two days of food, music and entertainment.
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Our Changing City exhibition now at Te Papa
- Wellington City Council
- Our Changing City is an interactive digital installation that is changing the way Wellingtonians understand climate impacts in the capital. After a successful pilot at the end of 2024 at two local libraries and Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, plus a month on-campus at Victoria University of Wellington in February, the installation is now live at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the Te Taiao exhibition space.
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Make your kai go further with our Harbourside Market community heroes
- Wellington City Council
- Some might shy away from dressing as a superhero to teach tamariki about composting - but not James Michael from Organic Wealth New Zealand. With a cape on his back, he regularly transforms into ‘Zam the Composting Man,’ making sustainability fun and accessible for the next generation.
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Residents half price day for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibition at Te Papa
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is proud to have supported Te Papa for over 25 years, and as part of that partnership, Te Papa hosts an annual residents day where everyone who lives in Wellington City is invited to enjoy a major exhibition at a discounted rate.
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Jervois Quay closures and detours for upgrade work
- Wellington City Council
- From 7pm on Sunday 23 March there will be lane closures and diversions in place on Jervois Quay for important roadworks in the area.
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Cycleways a family affair
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington wheels are turning, and families are feeling the difference.
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Walking the talk: How the Council is working to create a safer nightlife
- Wellington City Council
- With Wellington City Council’s new City Safety and Wellbeing Plan well underway, Council staff hit the streets on the Friday night of O-week in February to experience the city’s nightlife first-hand.
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Water reform and Council budgets - have your say
- Wellington City Council
- Formal consultation on key issues impacting Pōneke is now open with Wellington City Council asking for feedback on water reform, an amendment to the 2024-34 Long-term Plan and the 2025/26 Annual Plan.
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CubaDupa through the years
- Wellington City Council
- At the end of summer, one of Wellington’s most popular streets is turned into a colourful festival where people come together to celebrate culture, art, music, theatre and creativity.
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Funding opportunities for the community
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has a range of funding available for community projects that help make the city a better place.
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The journey of Disney animation through the years
- Wellington City Council
- Here in Wellington, we can see the journey of animation through Disney: The Magic of Animation at Tākina, Wellington’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Bet your autumn dollar, you’ll love these gardening tips
- Wellington City Council
- Autumn is an exciting time in the garden! From the stunning autumn colours to the perfect weather for planting and prepping for winter, there’s lots to do. Here are some helpful tips from Wellington Gardens Plant Collections Team Manager Megan Ireland on how you can prep and make the most of your garden this autumn.
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Te Awe Library trials new shelving system for mātauranga Māori literature
- Wellington City Council
- The team at Te Awe Library are trialling a new way to organise mātauranga Māori literature in a way they hope will be meaningful to Māori, while still being able to be used intuitively by anyone.
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101: How to care for your lawn
- Wellington City Council
- Ask the Wellington City Council mowing team for tips on looking after your home lawn, and they quickly offer up the same piece of advice – don't cut it too short.
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