Government / October 2024
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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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Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Upper Hutt City Council positively addressing credit rating change
- Upper Hutt City Council
- The recent decision by S&P Global to downgrade Upper Hutt City Council from ‘A+’ credit rating to ‘A’ was not a surprise to the council. In Feb 2024, and the previous S&P report indicated that the council was on ‘negative watch’.
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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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Electric articulated buses for Karori; hail and ride bus service for Tawa
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
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Maoribank Boardwalk Track closed
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Following last month’s slip, Maoribank Boardwalk Track will remain closed while options to remedy or remove the path are explored.
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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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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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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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Embassy Theatre, Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle at Te Aro Zero Waste
- Wellington City Council
- Te Aro Zero Waste, the capital’s new resource recovery centre, offers a central place where people can get help fixing things instead of throwing them out and drop off hard to recycle items like electronic gear, plastic and metal lids, and batteries.
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Mayoral statement: update on the LTP process
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Mayor and Councillors met again to discuss next steps on the Long-term Plan amendment.
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Diwali lights up Pōneke this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- Diwali Festival of Lights will be celebrated in the capital this weekend with a range of cultural dishes, dance performances, stalls, events and activities for everyone to enjoy.
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Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan consultation
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Wellingtonians have told us they want a city that is vibrant, resilient, and creative, so we’re investing in the improvements that our city needs to flourish. Right now, Wellington is in a period of transition, as we upgrade our infrastructure to create a city where people and nature thrive. One of the most important projects is the revitalisation of the heart of our city, the precinct around Te Ngākau Civic Square. Te Ngākau Civic Precinct is a large area of land near the waterfront in central Wellington, approximately 3.36 hectares (33,600sqm). The precinct is home to some of our most important cultural, creative, and civic functions such as Te Matapihi Central Library, Wellington Town Hall and City Gallery. When all the work in Te Ngākau is finished, it will be a place that we can all be proud of – full of creativity, culture, and excitement, both day and night.
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Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Murals across Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- Here in Pōneke, we have many talented artists who have created public art for all to enjoy across the central city and suburbs. Murals are an opportunity to recognise and mark sites of significance, celebrate mana whenua mātauranga, and tell the stories of the past and present.
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Green Party orchestrates Wellington coup d’état
- Better Wellington
- How the Green Party took control of the Wellington City Council Soon after the 2022 local government elections, Wellington city councillors met and the Mayor, newly elected Tory Whanau,...
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Embassy Theatre set to steal the show for centenary celebrations
- Wellington City Council
- The grand old dame of Courtenay Place will be in the limelight next week as we make a scene to celebrate her centenary with lights, cameras and lots of action.
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Embassy Theatre, Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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What you can do with your Wellington City Libraries card
- Wellington City Council
- Not many people know that you can use your Wellington City Libraries card for much more than taking out books! Check out some of the cool things you can do with your library card, from borrowing board games to music equipment, and even a carbon dioxide meter.
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The next chapter of the city soap opera – The Post commentary
- Better Wellington
- Dave Armstrong, a playwright and satirist based in Wellington, and who’s a regular opinion contributor to The Post, has written this insightful piece that was published in the The Post...
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Sustainability ripples through the design of Te Ngaengae pool
- Hutt City Council
- Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness aims to be New Zealand’s most sustainable pool when it opens in early December, through massively reduced carbon emissions and lower energy use.
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Everest Avenue, Naenae, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Food for thought this World Food Day
- Wellington City Council
- With World Food Day happening this Wednesday, we’re highlighting some of the amazing mahi in the capital which helps our vulnerable communities have access to kai and support to grow it.
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Biannual sand shift scheduled for this week
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has scheduled the biannual sand shift from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay this week – a regular operation to maintain the size and shape of the popular beaches.
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Shipwreck Trading: Wellington waterfront’s new treasure trove
- Wellington City Council
- In the heart of Wellington’s waterfront near Whairepo Lagoon, a new business has set sail, captivating locals and visitors alike. Shipwreck Trading, the brainchild of Robert Baldock, is more than just a shop – it’s an immersive experience full of creativity, history, and nautical charm.
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Scenic walking spots for you and your four-legged friend
- Hutt City Council
- With the warmer weather welcoming us, it’s the perfect time to explore and appreciate the stunning nature that surrounds Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.
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New Moerā Neighbourhood Hub finds its community niche
- Hutt City Council
- Less construction waste, a super-fast build and a future-proofed building are all features of the new Moerā Neighbourhood Hub being built inside a Petone factory.
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Council votes to start process to amend Long-term Plan to stop sale of airport shares
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has voted in support of a Notice of Motion to start a process to amend its 2024-34 Long-term Plan, which may mean stopping the sale of its shareholding in Wellington International Airport Limited.
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Encanto Reo Maori
- Toi Pōneke
- Toi Pōneke Arts Centre and Wellington City Council are excited to announce that we will be hosting Encanto Reo Māori at the Embassy Theatre on Sunday the 20th of October. Bookings via email. Details on our website.
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Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, Footscray Avenue, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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From the Archives: Inspector of Nuisances
- Wellington City Council
- Before we had street cleaning teams, sewerage systems, waste and recycling services, and a Public Health team, Wellington relied on one person to monitor the sanitation for the whole city – the Inspector of Nuisances. Read on to learn more about this interesting role from back in the day!
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Documents confirm Green Party role in Council investigation
- Better Wellington
- David Farrar at Kiwiblog has published an interesting addendum to our Better Wellington article about the role of Tory Whanau’s Chief of Staff, Nadine Walker, in the council-paid investigation into...
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Iwi reps accuse council of breaching agreement
- Better Wellington
- The two iwi appointed representatives are accusing Wellington City Councillors of breaching the agreement that allows for iwi to have representation at committee level. In an email to Councillors, the...
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Paraparaumu Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Greater Wellington Regional Council Have Your Say
- On this page you can find everything you need to know about the Paraparaumu Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) WGN220191 publicly notified resource consent application, located in Fytfield Place, Paraparaumu.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kāpiti Expressway, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu, Kāpiti Coast District, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Recommendation for a regional water company
- Wellington City Council
- Nine councils in the Wellington region, along with Horowhenua District Council, have received a report outlining a recommended regional approach to joint water services delivery.
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Proposed Crofton Downs walking and biking trails
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Trails Wellington and Korimako Track Builders are proposing new mountain biking and walking trails in the Wellington Outer Green Belt above the suburb of Crofton Downs. The proposed trails would be on the eastern side of Te Wharangi Ridge, linking up to the Skyline Track that runs along the ridgetop. It's proposed that three mountain-bike-priority trails be built, and one shared walking/biking trail. If given approval, they would be gradually built over time depending on the community’s needs, but we are asking for feedback now so we can plan for the future.
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Seaview’s Noho not sitting on its laurels as it takes its chairs to the world
- Hutt City Council
- Award-winning chairs from Seaview-based brand Noho, designed by Formway, have patrons feeling ultra comfy at the new Te Mako Naenae Community Centre.
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Information on Ricoh Sports Centre operations from 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2024
- Hutt City Council
- On 30 September 2024 the lease to Fraser Park Sportsville Inc (FPS) will end and the building will revert back to Hutt City Council, as the owner of the building, to manage.
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Water Whirler ready to return to waterfront
- Wellington City Council
- Len Lye's Water Whirler will return to its spiritual home on the Wellington waterfront this weekend after an 18-month hiatus.
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Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Greater Wellington Regional Council Have Your Say
- On this page you can find everything you need to know about Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant (FWWTP) WAR230290 publicly notified resource consent application, located in Longwood West Road, Featherston.
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Paid parking coming to Petone at $3 per hour
- Hutt City Council
- Petone’s 33 new solar-powered parking meters will start operating from this afternoon after Council agreed to the initiative at a meeting today.
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Speedy kiwi races Mākara Peak Mountain biker
- Wellington City Council
- Earlier this month a Mākara Peak Mountain biker got to meet a new type of trail runner – a large female kiwi!
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New Manager appointed for iconic Hannah Playhouse
- Wellington City Council
- With Isobel MacKinnon heading overseas, Wellington City Council is pleased to announce Eleanor Strathern as the new General Manager of the Hannah Playhouse.
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Wellington Airport shares sale, explained
- Wellington City Council
- As part of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP), Wellingtonians were given the chance to have their say on a proposal to sell the Council’s minority airport shareholding and invest the proceeds into a new public asset, a perpetual investment fund. Here is a list of commonly asked questions about the airport shares.
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