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Predator Free Wellington to expand efforts citywide
- Wellington City Council
- Predator Free Wellington has successfully eliminated rats, stoats, and weasels from the Miramar Peninsula. Now with the Miramar mission complete, they’re tackling the rest of Wellington, starting with 14 other suburbs from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay and up through to the CBD.
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Te Wāhi Āwhina Manners St to close
- Wellington City Council
- Te Wāhi Āwhina, a community support space at 117 Manners Street, will close on Friday 20 December 2024.
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100 years of Disney Animation magic coming to Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- WellingtonNZ and Wellington City Council are bringing the internationally acclaimed exhibition Disney: The Magic of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau to the capital for its New Zealand debut from February 20.
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Council supporting Police with hīkoi preparations
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is supporting New Zealand Police in their preparations for the Te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti expected to arrive at Parliament early next week.
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A look at Te Ngākau Civic Square events over the years
- Wellington City Council
- For many, Te Ngākau Civic Square was the location where you’d throw your caps in the air at the end of a graduation parade. Or it was the spot where you celebrated an All Blacks victory with your buddy by your side, tears streaming down your face. Whatever the memory, one thing is for sure – Civic Square has always been an important part of Wellington’s history.
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Making Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park safer for riders
- Wellington City Council
- Mark Kent knows what it’s like to be rescued from a trail after a riding accident. As the Park Ranger for Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, he’s set out to make it safer for all riders and to ensure there are for others who are in the same predicament to get help.
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Prak means business
- Wellington City Council
- While many people may say that Council and local businesses don’t go hand-in-hand, Wellington City Council’s Central City Manager and business owner Prak Sritharan is on a mission to strengthen the relationships and work together to build up the creative capital.
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Motorcycle parking fees - your thoughts?
- Wellington City Council
- Wellingtonians are invited to share their thoughts on what’s a fair fee for motorcycle parking in the central city.
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How Jack Ilott Green came to be
- Wellington City Council
- On the block on the other side of Mercer Street bounded by Harris Street and Jervois Quay there is a little patch of green space called Jack Illott Green. Read on to learn more about how this area came to be.
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Yule go crackers for Christmas in the Quarters this year
- Wellington City Council
- Get into the festive spirit with Wellington City Council’s annual Christmas event hitting four quarters of the city with four different event themes over four weekends.
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Brief history of the Michael Fowler Centre
- Wellington City Council
- Did you know that Wellington’s concert hall, the Michael Fowler Centre (MFC), was built with the intention of replacing the Town Hall? Read on to find out more.
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Mayor's update on LTP amendment
- Wellington City Council
- Today I met with Councillors to further discuss our Long-Term Plan amendment in the lead up to official deliberations on 21 November.
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Library sowing the seeds of love
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Libraries’ (WCL) latest service is spreading its roots in Newtown with an exciting new kākano seed library.
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Microgrants pilot programme to support Thorndon Quay businesses
- Wellington City Council
- A new pilot to support businesses affected by significant city construction will be trialled on Thorndon Quay from early November.
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Unlocking wild play potential in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- Play is more than just fun — it's a childs’ right, and essential for our tamariki to thrive. There are many ways to play, but Wellington in particular has so many opportunities for tamariki to enjoy nature play. This is the type of play which encourages us to be in the outdoors and connect to the natural environment and elements. We spoke with four women about what nature play in Pōneke means to them.
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A history of Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall
- Wellington City Council
- The first building in Te Ngākau Civic Square was Te Whare Whakarauika | Wellington Town Hall, which was built in 1904, after being first proposed in the late 1800s.
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Pōneke is set to sleigh this festive season
- Wellington City Council
- Pōneke will be kicking-off the start of the festive season with a busy schedule of whānau friendly, accessible, fun and entertaining events and activities for all to enjoy.
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The Spectacular Cinemas of Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- For much of the 20th century, entertainment was dominated by movie theatres, with people even being known to wear their best outfits and visit the hair salon before heading to catch a picture. Read on to find out about the history of cinemas in the capital from Wellington City Council historian Gabor Toth.
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History of Te Ngākau Civic Square
- Wellington City Council
- Te Ngākau Civic Square is made up of a collection of iconic Wellington buildings and spots – Former Capital E, Civic Administration Building (CAB), Municipal Administration Building (MOB) Michael Fowler Centre, Jack Ilott Green, Te Matapihi and the Town Hall. But do you know the history of how the area came to be? Find out more in the story below.
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City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi says goodbye to Quasi
- Wellington City Council
- One of Wellington’s most recognisable sculptures leaves the roof of City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi this week, after five years surveying the city and its inhabitants.
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Reducing and recycling the Civic Administration Building
- Wellington City Council
- Nearly 80 percent (by weight) of the waste being created through the demolition of Wellington City Council’s Civic Administration Building (CAB) is being recycled instead of being sent to landfill.
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New festival artwork honours Pasifika history
- Wellington City Council
- Meet artist Leo Semau, a sculpture artist who is in the process of creating an artwork that celebrates Pasifika people and their migrations to New Zealand, based on the themes from the Wellington Pasifika Festival.
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Draft 2023/24 Annual Report published
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council’s draft Annual Report and financial statements for the 2023/24 year are now available on the Council website.
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What to do in Wellington this Labour weekend
- Wellington City Council
- Looking for things to do in Wellington over the long weekend? We’ve got you covered! Here are some activities to check out in Pōneke.
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The Frankenramp is alive in Rongotai
- Wellington City Council
- In the late 80s, 15-year-old brothers Graeme and Richard Knott built a skate ramp for their community to use in Rongotai. Now, over 30 years on from that first build, they have gifted the community another backyard ramp, back in its original location.
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Tips for recycling in Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- While recycling may initially seem daunting, when we get it right it’s an easy way to reduce our waste and negative environmental impact. Our Waste Minimisation Team have shared some things you may not know about recycling in Wellington.
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The Wellington Heritage Festival never goes out of date
- Wellington City Council
- The Wellington Heritage Festival starts this Saturday with over three weeks of events and activities celebrating the people, places, and stories from Pōneke to the Wairarapa.
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Consultation on Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan now open
- Wellington City Council
- Public consultation on Wellington City Council’s draft Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan has begun and will run until 13 November.
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Through the decades: The Embassy Theatre
- Wellington City Council
- Situated on the corner of Kent Terrace is the Embassy Theatre, Wellington’s oldest and most iconic cinema and one of the only pre-World War II large-screen cinemas remaining in the country. Read on to learn about the history of the Embassy.
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Mayoral statement on Crown Observer
- Wellington City Council
- “The Government has informed me of its intention to install a Crown Observer to oversee the development of an amended Long-term Plan,” says Mayor Tory Whanau.
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