Government / September 2019
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Summer sealing season starts
- Wellington City Council
- Daylight saving and warmer temperatures signal this week’s start to the summer road resealing season in Wellington.
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September Update from DCM - Together We Can End Homelessness
- Downtown Community Ministry
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The exhibition featured 50 different images, reflecting the part that many individuals, groups and businesses play in supporting our work. This is why our by-line is “TOGETHER we can end homelessness”. We experience Wellington as a caring place, a place where people want to be part of the solution to homelessness and welcome an opportunity to become involved in any way they can. The exhibition included images representing the contributions of: our medical supports - dentists, dental assistants, eye doctor, audiologist and physiotherapist who share their time and their skills here at DCM the local faith communities who have been part of our work for 50 years, in all sorts of different ways the food businesses which make it possible for us to provide kai and hospitality while we build relationships with people – like Pandoro, Kaibosh, Mojo Coffee the many groups involved in delivering our annual DCM Bookfair the volunteers who support our work at Te Hāpai, such as the barber who offers haircuts and John who runs our weekly poetry sessions chefs and others who support our seasonal kai events writers, journalists, designers, printers, businesses which donate time, expertise and product those who support our work financially and in other ways and our taumai themselves – their commitment to picking up the paddle and doing what it takes to become well, and then going on to support others on a journey to housing and wellbeing. In our 50th birthday year, we want to lift up the many Wellingtonians who are part of the solution to homelessness. We also wanted to prompt those who visited the exhibition to think about ways in which they may be able to become involved. Thank you to all of you who made it along to Photospace to enjoy the exhibition. And a special thank you to the creative forces who made it possible. Though the exhibition has come to an end you can see all 50 photos on our website. <!-- --> Here’s another way for you to be part of the solution to homelessness DCM has joined a collaboration of organisations dedicated to ending homelessness in Wellington under a new government-funded Housing First initiative. We move people from homelessness into housing then provide wrap around support and regular home visits to ensure they sustain their tenancy. One of the new kaimahi who have joined our team to take on this important mahi is Peni Fiti, who will be focused on procuring suitable houses for people who have been homeless for a long period of time. Do you own any rental properties or know any landlords who would like to learn more about becoming part of the solution to homelessness? If so, do talk to Peni. There are so many reasons to get in touch. Our Housing First team can offer landlords a “no hassles” service – guaranteed rent, no fees, maintenance sorted and your property managed for you. Even better, you will be providing a whare for a person who is experiencing homelessness. Peni would love to hear from you or any of your networks and contacts who own rental properties. Because together, we can end homelessness in Wellington. <!-- --> DCM welcomes spring Day to day life goes on at DCM as we prepare for what is traditionally a busy time of year. This month, DCM kaimahi joined together with taumai at our Seasonal Kai celebration for spring (kōanga). Our Seasonal Kai events are an important way for us to come together as a community, and enjoy some kai. DCM sits on the site of Te Aro Pā and just as the original inhabitants of the pā did, we mark the changing of the seasons by coming together this way. Our taumai also enjoyed the chance to give back and some took part in preparing the kai. As we often find at DCM, our taumai possess great knowledge and talents which were fully on display at the Seasonal Kai celebration! <!-- --> Please help us get the message out there! Forward this email on to everyone you can think of who may be interested in how to respond to homelessness, and just generally people who are passionate about Wellington. <!-- --> Read More Success Stories Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive <!-- --> Copyright © 2019 DCM. All rights reserved. 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Ōtaki River Annual Walkover celebrates milestone anniversaries
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Over 160 people turned out to the Ōtaki River Annual Walkover on September 25 to learn about and celebrate the work going on to enhance and protect the area.
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Environment fund pays off
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Eight local Enviroschools working to restore wetland areas and create lizard gardens showcased their work at an ‘Enviroschools Porirua Living Landscapes Student Celebration’ on Tuesday, September 24.
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The story of Zealandia is told by its founder
- Wellington City Council
- Two decades ago, construction began on a fence around a piece of Wellington bush which even its backers weren’t entirely sure would work.
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Porirua Annual Report shows city continues to gear up for the future
- Porirua City Council
- Change is the stand out issue in our latest Annual Report
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Make your vote count
- Porirua City Council
- It's time to vote! Here's what you need to know.
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Wellington City Council voting campaign ramps up across the city
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has launched a voting campaign to encourage residents to vote in the upcoming local body elections – happening Saturday 12 October.
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Greater Wellington apologises for incorrect Te Reo Māori translation
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Throughout the election period Greater Wellington Regional Council has been running an ‘Enrol, Stand, Vote’ campaign to encourage communities to have their say on local politics.
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Council disappointed with wildly inaccurate reports on rates
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw today expressed his disappointment with wildly inaccurate reports of a 15 per cent rate hike for 2020/21.
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Greater Wellington looking forward to working with appellants on Proposed Natural Resources Plan
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington Regional Council received 29 appeals by 5pm on 18 September on its Proposed Natural Resources Plan and will now work with the Environment Court and appellants to address the points raised.
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Local government voting period underway
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- The voting period for the 2019 local government elections is officially underway and Greater Wellington Regional Council is encouraging people to help shape our region’s future by voting.
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The birds are back in town
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s wildlife continues to thrive as a result of sustained predator control efforts across the cities reserves and backyards.
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Where are all the kererū?
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Last year the fan-favourite Kererū swooped in and claimed Bird of the Year 2018, but now it seems the native birds are nowhere to be seen.
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Steve and Pirates feature on Stuff
- Pirates Swim Team
- A body covered in ink: Wellington swim coach talks about the prints of a wild youth.
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Funding boost for Wellington’s earthquake prone buildings
- Wellington City Council
- Criteria and eligibility for a $1 million fund to help Wellington’s earthquake prone building owners has been approved by Wellington City Council.
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Fine for illegal pollution discharge
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Wellington Water has been convicted and fined $67,500 for an illegal discharge of sewage sludge from the Porirua City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Sep 2019 – Libraries are Us
- Diane Calvert
- The closure of the central library in March 2019 was a shock to us all.
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Wellington to have third new central city library
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington is to have a third new central city library, this time in the Harbour City Centre on Brandon Street.
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Sep 2019 - Libraries are Us
- Diane Calvert
- The closure of the central library in March 2019 was a shock to us all. The decision was made swiftly in the best interests of both Council’s staff and visiting public. It was sudden and the grieving process is still underway, from disbelief, sadness, anger, acceptance through to hope. The central library was not just somewhere with books and magazines. It was a meeting place, it was that warm, dry, and calm space welcoming everyone of all ages across our diverse communities – the community living room. It nurtured learning with from young to old with a wide variety of different activities from baby rock ‘n’ rhyme through to photo booths celebrating the style of dress from the suffrage campaign.
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New te reo name gifted for Wellington Botanic Garden precinct
- Wellington City Council
- A te reo name has been gifted for use in the precinct which includes Wellington Botanic Garden.
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Motorcycle awareness campaign targets riders and drivers
- Wellington City Council
- September is Motorcycle Awareness Month, so riders are being encouraged to brush up on their skills for the warmer months ahead – especially if they’ve been hibernating and not riding much during the winter.
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Connect with nature for Conservation Week’s 50th Anniversary
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- For Conservation Week, locals can learn about volunteering to help protect and enhance our environment.
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A helping hand on Wellington’s rail network
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Trainee Passenger Operator Phyllis Puia helps to guide Blind Foundation’s Chris Orr onto a Metlink train.
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Spring into action for Greater Welly Bike Fest
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Locals are gearing up to spring into action for the upcoming Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest which will see events take place across the rohe (region) throughout October.
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Closing early this Friday
- Porirua City Council
- Council's Customer Services desk will be closing early this Friday (13 September).
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What on earth is happening this Conservation Week | Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa
- Wellington City Council
- Show the earth some aroha this Conservation Week | Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa with events, activities, and workshops happening all over the city.
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Announcing Wellington’s best new good food businesses
- Wellington City Council
- The Sustainable Business Network and Wellington City Council are excited to announce the four winners of the 2019 Wellington Good Food Boost programme.
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Road patrol parade is street smart
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington primary schools will hit the streets to celebrate road safety in the annual Orange Day Parade this Friday.
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Does our draft District Plan hit the mark?
- Porirua City Council
- Give us your thoughts on the city-wide rule book for Porirua.
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Metlink staff prepare for emergencies
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Metlink carries out simulation exercise training on how to respond in the case of an emergency.
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Locals to get mobile with On the Go Expo
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Jumping for joy for the upcoming All Ages on the Go Expo in Kapiti.
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Tītipounamu at home in ZEALANDIA
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- The translocated tītipounamu are at home in ZEALANDIA ecosanctuary.
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Council CEO - announcement
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council Chief Executive Kevin Lavery has announced that he will not be submitting an application for reappointment to his position following a successful five-year contract term and a two year extension.
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Family fun for the 50th Conservation Week – find out why nature needs you
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Community volunteer group Naenae Nature Trust planting trees.
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Green light for street light outage app
- Wellington City Council
- The general public in Wellington will now be able to check if a street light in the city has been reported and is being dealt with.
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Section of Waikanae River track closed following erosion
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Part of the walking track along the Waikanae River bank opposite James Cook Park has been closed following erosion by the river, which has compromised the safe use of the track.
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CBD road closures this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- Three big projects are set to cause route changes and disruptions for buses, pedestrians and motorists in central Wellington over the coming weekend of 6-8 September.
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Kia Kaha Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
- Wellington City Council
- Māori Language Week kicks-off on Monday with a parade in the CBD, then a week of events, activities and exhibitions to celebrate te reo Māori, and to embrace our tangata whenua and shared history.
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