Government / July 2020
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Fostering young minds with love of literacy
- Wellington City Council
- Trust a six-year-old future librarian to pick out an 1100-page novel for his mother to read to him as a bedtime story.
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Councils urge Kiwirail to focus on kiwis and reinvent Northern Explorer trains
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Councillors from Greater Wellington appeared at Parliament’s Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee today, representing 16 regional, district and city councils along the Northern Explorer route, calling on KiwiRail to reopen and refocus the service on connecting regions as well as tourism.
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New kai ventures giving Welly a boost
- Wellington City Council
- A mobile app that shows where to find the cheapest groceries, a farm growing fresh produce in the city, and businesses that produce plant-based curry pastes and vegan cheese are the winners of the 2020 Wellington Good Food Boost.
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Survey shows challenges faced by community services during lockdown
- Wellington City Council
- The COVID-19 lockdown forced most people indoors, but those on the frontline saw a number of challenges supporting the more vulnerable communities according to a recent survey.
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Public help sought to honour Porirua war veterans
- Porirua City Council
- The Porirua community is being asked to tell the Council about any interred war veterans at Porirua Cemetery.
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Metlink drivers and cyclists share wheels for a day
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- A Greater Wellington Regional Council Road User Workshop, that encourages cyclists and bus drivers to share their perspectives with the aim of improving road safety, began with smiles and laughter.
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Behind the scenes at the City Archives
- Wellington City Council
- There are lots of mini irons at the Wellington City Archives. Sunbeam ProSteam Travel irons to be exact.
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Iwi and East Harbour Regional Park celebrate partnership with planting day
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington Regional Council, Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika iwi, MIRO and other local volunteer groups have begun planting 2000 natives plants to celebrate eight years of partnership in the co-management of Parangarahu Lakes area.
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Future of the Central Library consultation
- Wellington City Council
- The Central Library has been our city’s living room and a vital part of our vibrant inner city for decades. The building itself isn’t safe to use. There are several ways to make it safe for people to be in, which also brings new possibilities in using the space. This is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to set up the central library to continue to support Wellington's diverse communities for at least the next 50 years. Before decisions can be made on the future Central Library in October 2020 - we need to know what you think!
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Share your views on the future of the Central Library
- Wellington City Council
- Today marks the start of a six-week public consultation to gather Wellingtonians’ views on restoring the Central Library service in the heart of the city.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Vigilance vital in the war against pest plants and animals
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Smothering, strangling, displacing, infecting, browsing, killing.
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Seismic sensor network trial
- Wellington City Council
- A close network of ground-shaking earthquake sensors that provides instant effects information after an earthquake is being installed for a trial in central Wellington.
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One step at a time to plastic-free living
- Wellington City Council
- For most Wellington families, the idea of putting out one rubbish bag every seven weeks would be something they could only dream of. But for Laurie Foon and her whānau, this is a reality and a record that they are constantly trying to beat.
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Giving youth a stepping stone into work
- Wellington City Council
- Rosie Lavea says she is a people person and after spending 30 seconds with her, it’s clear that this is true.
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Cockle count shows positive results in Pāuatahanui Inlet
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Pāuatahanui Inlet, north of Wellington, has recorded a 32 percent increase in its cockle population according to a three-yearly cockle count undertaken by the Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet with the help of Greater Wellington staff.
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Local school’s bike track ramps up community resilience
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Yesterday, Evans Bay School opened a school and community funded pump track that will be available to 435 Evans Bay School students, and to the wider community outside of school hours.
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Suburban skies light up for Matariki
- Wellington City Council
- Nine woven beams of light will shine above Wellington this week, representing reflection, remembrance and renewal as part of Matariki ki Pōneke, Wellington City Council’s annual Māori New Year celebrations.
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Amendments to Statement of Proposal on the future Central Library
- Wellington City Council
- Today Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and Councillors voted on a number of amendments on the proposed Statement of Proposal on the future of the Central Library
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Annual Plan approved by Council
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Councillors have today formally adopted the 2020/2021 Annual Plan - confirming the 30 June 2020 decision unchanged.
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Porirua City Council maintains its AA credit rating
- Porirua City Council
- Latest Standard & Poors report gives Council a positive scorecard, but 2021 will be tough due to the pandemic.
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External chair sought for key Greater Wellington committee
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking an independent external chair for its Finance, Risk and Assurance Committee (FRAC).
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Dream job foraging for seeds
- Wellington City Council
- Valissa Williamson reckons she has found her dream job. The Plant Propagation Technician can often be found walking the tracks in reserves around the region, collecting or scouting for seed.
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The law and the Library
- Wellington Scoop
- Our Central Library is hugely missed by so many of us, a place to go, to be, without cost or expectation, a place to learn, a place to find adventure in the pages of a good book, a place that added life to Te Ngakau Civic Square – the heart of our city. There is strong demand ‘to just reopen it.’ Problem is the Council cannot ‘just reopen it’.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The rumours are true
- Wellington Scoop
- The rumours are true. For ages, people have been telling me that the city council has been talking to developers about privatising the Central Library building. Each time, I’ve responded with doubt. But this week the plan has become public – and Councillor Fitzsimons who heads the council’s library portfolio says the news has surprised her.
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Strathmore Park Community Centre gets facelift
- Wellington City Council
- The Strathmore Park Community Centre is being strengthened and refreshed to continue its 50 year tradition of being the beating heart of the neighbourhood.
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Strathmore Park, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Keeping the home fires burning
- Wellington City Council
- An inspiring tale of how a young Māori chief fed and cared for his whānau during hard times many centuries ago will be remembered in a special way this Matariki in Wellington.
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Council Statement on the future of the Central Library
- Wellington City Council
- Today Wellington City Council released a Statement of Proposal to gather the public views to inform decisions on the future of the Central Library in October.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Top stargazing spots for Matariki
- Wellington City Council
- Matariki is a special time in the Māori calendar which celebrates the beginning of a New Year. It is a time to spend with whānau, share kai together, reflect on the year past, and look forward to the future.
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Huge weekend for Wellington sport
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington sports fans are in for a bumper weekend of action, with our pro teams playing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Local business on show at free expo
- Porirua City Council
- A free expo on 15 August will showcase the best of Porirua
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Keeping our city running
- Porirua City Council
- Rates notices for the coming year will be sent soon.
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From your Mayor - 15 July 2020
- Porirua City Council
- The latest from Porirua Mayor Anita Baker
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More EV chargers driving the switch to electric
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is heading in the right direction in reducing transport emissions, with 28 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations now installed across the capital’s suburbs.
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Cabinets to get colour after Chorus and Council collaboration
- Porirua City Council
- More Chorus cabinets around Porirua are in line to get amazing makeovers.
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30km/h in the central city from July
- Let's Get Wellington Moving
- From the end of July speed limits on most central city streets will change from 50km to 30km - making our central city more more pleasant and appealing for everyone, especially for people walking and riding bikes. The final decision was made unanimously by Councillors at Wellington City Council on Thursday.
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The stars come out to shine for Matariki
- Wellington City Council
- Experience Matariki like never before as we celebrate the Māori New Year with both live and digital events, art, exhibitions, workshops and online activities.
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Wellington sportsfield upgrades to international standard
- Wellington City Council
- The Te Whaea sportsfield in Newtown has recently had shock pads installed to meet IRB and FIFA requirements, to provide a better surface and playing experience for users – from both the community and professional arenas.
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Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre, 11, Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Kid zookeeper reporting for duty
- Wellington City Council
- For Mackenzie, 10, being a zookeeper for the day meant hanging out with an emu, feeding bamboo to red pandas, and having lots of fun.
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Te Awe Library to open in the CBD
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is pleased to announce the third and largest interim library in the CBD, Te Awe Library (meaning White Feathers), will open to the public from 9.30am, Tuesday 14 July.
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Stories for winter nights
- Wellington City Council
- With the first snow falling on the Remutaka Range, winter has definitely arrived. We asked our librarians what books they turn to when the Wellington weather keeps them indoors – or when they need inspiration before setting off on their next windswept adventure!
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Plastic Free July – simple shop swaps
- Wellington City Council
- It’s time to get creative with eco-friendly alternatives and give plastic the boot for good!
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Greater Wellington wetland and rivers get $10m boost
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington wetlands and rivers are getting a vital $10m boost from the Government’s post-Covid-19 jobs for nature programme.
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Final planting just the beginning for Queen Elizabeth Park conservation showcase
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- The third and final wave of planting is about to go ahead in a conservation project that will transform 25 hectares of Queen Elizabeth Park from highly modified peatland into forest and wetland supporting native plants and animals while absorbing greenhouse gases.
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Plastic Free July - what's it all about?
- Wellington City Council
- Last year more than 250,000 New Zealanders participated in Plastic Free July, a global initiative that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
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Economic research charts sharp fall then slow growth until 2030
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- More information is emerging on the likely shape of the Wellington region’s post-COVID-19 economy.
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Smarter buildings reducing Council’s carbon footprint
- Wellington City Council
- Energy savings made in two central city buildings brings Wellington City Council a step closer to achieving its goal of becoming a Zero Carbon Capital by 2050.
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