Wellington City Council / August 2023
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Absolutely Pawsitively Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council’s Kōrau Mātinitini | Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee agreed to go to consultation on proposed reviews to the Animal Bylaw, Domestic Animal and Dog Policy today.
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Community woodworking initiative goes from strength to strength
- Wellington City Council
- Over the past year, community woodworking initiative BenchSpace has been gaining momentum. It’s almost ready to launch to the wider community thanks to a deeply passionate and enthusiastic core team of volunteers who meet regularly to plan the next steps.
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Help shape the Wellington Accessibility Action Plan - invitation to join a September workshop
- Inner-City Wellington
- From Allen + Clarke Kia ora - hello, As you may know, Wellington City Council (WCC) is in the process of refreshing and updating the Accessibility Action Plan they adopted in 2019.
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Residents survey gives Pōneke a tick – but could do better
- Wellington City Council
- The annual Wellington Residents Monitoring Survey results are in, and while there are many positives, there is still some work for Wellington City Council to do.
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Capital Kiwi soar to new heights as Supreme Winner
- Wellington City Council
- The Capital Kiwi Trust Board took out the top prize at the 2023 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.
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Botanic Garden glasshouses better off without gas
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Botanic Garden ki Paekākā is the first plant nursery in Aotearoa to ditch gas heaters and use heated pipes to keep their glasshouses warm.
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Wellington Botanic Garden, Salmont Place, Paekaka, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Check your mailbox! Spring Our Wellington magazine out now
- Wellington City Council
- Spring has arrived, and so has the new Tō Tātou Pōneke – Our Wellington magazine.
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Wellington On a Plate announces Burger Wellington Finalists
- Wellington City Council
- After 17 delicious days, the votes are finally in for this year’s Burger Wellington.
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Fit for the future: Sheet piling at the Town Hall
- Wellington City Council
- Earthquake strengthening is a must-have for buildings in Wellington, a city that sits directly on a fault line. Wellington’s newest builds, such as Tākina, Wellington convention and exhibition centre, are built with earthquake durability in the forefront of their design. But how do we approach earthquake strengthening on historic and heritage buildings so that they are fit for future use?
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Wellington Town Hall, 109, Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Wicked things to do on Courtenay Place
- Wellington City Council
- With Wicked the Musical on at the St James Theatre, it’s the perfect time to plan a trip out in the city. While Courtenay Place may not be the Emerald City, there are still some great local gems to make your night at the theatre one to remember. Here's five ideas.
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Courtenay Place, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Safer walking, bike and bus link to Brooklyn on the way
- Wellington City Council
- Further street improvements will be made on the route to Brooklyn to make it safer and easier to walk, bike and bus, including a safer new bike connection through to the shops.
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Brooklyn, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Challenge accepted: Young trio visit all 107 Pōneke playgrounds
- Wellington City Council
- Thorndon School students Charlotte, Violet, and Ana are Wellington’s newest playground experts after they set out on a mission to play at all 107 playgrounds and play areas across the city.
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Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Composting hubs sprouting up around the city
- Wellington City Council
- New composting hubs are being trialled around the city in a bid to divert increasing amounts of organic waste from landfills and build community connections and food resilience.
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How to look after kiwi in your backyard
- Wellington City Council
- Did you know that there are over 60 North Island brown kiwi roaming the hills of Pōneke? Since 2018, The Capital Kiwi Project has partnered with locals, iwi and landowners to prepare Wellington’s western hills for the return of kiwi. Now, over 60 kiwi have been released into the area. Here is how you can look after them.
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Furry friends of the Harbourside Market
- Wellington City Council
- The Harbourside Market is a great place to meet wonderful people from all walks of life. As a bonus, you can also meet the furry friends that accompany them on their Sunday trips (maybe in the hopes of snagging a treat along the way). Meet some of the cats and dogs of the Harbourside Market!
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Petition: Request for Toilets in Carrara Park
- Newtown Residents' Association
- Our on line petition is now live on the WCC website: https://wellington.
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Tawa votes in new member of Community Board
- Wellington City Council
- The final results are in, and Liz Langham has been voted in as a new member of the Tawa Community Board, replacing Janryll Fernandez who resigned in May.
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Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Working towards a net zero carbon future
- Wellington City Council
- At Wellington City Council, we have a team of climate action superstars that work together to implement Te Atakura – First to Zero, our climate action plan.
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Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House to be issued with Earthquake-Prone Building notices
- Wellington City Council
- Michael Fowler Centre and The Opera House will receive Earthquake-Prone Building (EPB) notices today.
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Michael Fowler Centre, 111, Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Meet Council’s first Youth Engagement Specialist
- Wellington City Council
- Born and raised in Pōneke, Wellington City Council's Youth Engagement Specialist Greer Forde-MacNaughton is passionate about helping young Wellingtonians understand their power and ability to shape the city they call home.
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Back in my day: Pōneke then and now
- Wellington City Council
- Our capital city is always changing! As the city embarks on its biggest transformation programme since the development of the Wellington waterfront more than 30 years ago, we’re looking back at some old pics of iconic spots in Pōneke to discover how they've developed over the years.
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Thank you Wellington, it's been awesome
- Wellington City Council
- That’s the message from Wellington City Council, WellingtonNZ and Sky Stadium today as the city begins to tally up the benefits of hosting matches in the FIFA World Women’s Cup 2023™.
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New mural pays tribute to local kaumātua June Jackson
- Wellington City Council
- Pōneke is celebrating the unveiling of a memorial mural honouring the life and contributions of esteemed Wellingtonian Whaea June Te Raumange Jackson MNZM.
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Shed 1, Queens Wharf, Lambton, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Creating safe, inclusive urban spaces for Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- When Wellington City Council’s Urban Design team set out to establish a new public space, their focus is creating designs that are vibrant, welcoming, well-maintained, and above all else, safe.
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Toilets for Carrara Park
- Newtown Residents' Association
- Our Association has made a submission to Wellington City Council on Te Awe Māpara – The draft Community Facilities Plan, asking again for toilets in the Park. Back in 2020 James Barber wrote a Scoop article about the lack of toilets in Carrara Park – https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=132403 – well worth reading! Nothing has changed since then. We are … Continue reading Toilets for Carrara Park →
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Carrara Park Play Area, Regent Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington's calisthenics park still going strong
- Wellington City Council
- Since moving to Pōneke seven years ago, Jordan Berry has been able to make the city feel like home through finding a supportive calisthenics community and making the most of being active in Wellington’s green spaces.
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Traffic Resolutions October 2023 - Traffic and Parking Restrictions
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is asking for feedback on nine proposed new traffic resolutions.
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Wadestown connection part 1, October 2023 TR117-23, TR118-23
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is asking for feedback on two proposed new traffic resolutions.
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Wadestown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Life's a beach in Oriental Bay
- Wellington City Council
- Oriental Parade may be dubbed the Riviera of the south, and is a hot spot when the sun comes out, but it wasn’t always that way – in fact it was just a one man town during the early days of European settlement.
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Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Fun recent Wellington highlights
- Wellington City Council
- We all know Wellington is cool, but in case you were in any doubt, here are five fun recent highlights from the capital to remind you of how amazing our corner of the world truly is.
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Waste not - let the Council know what you think! (consultation closes 1 Sept)
- Inner-City Wellington
- From WCC Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan On 31 July, we launched a consultation on how we minimise and manage waste as the greater Wellington region.
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Traffic Resolution Thorndon Quay
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- We are providing an updated version of the Traffic Resolution on the LGWM Thorndon Quay Project.
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Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Harbourside Market manager recognised for 13 years of mahi
- Wellington City Council
- Local legend Fraser Ebbett has been running the iconic Harbourside Market for over 13 years and has recently received a Rotary Club award for his personal outstanding commitment to making the waterfront a better place for the community and the city.
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New funding model secures $400 million for Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has confirmed funding for the Sludge Minimisation Facility (SMF) at Moa Point through the model enabled by the Infrastructure Funding and Finance Act 2020.
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Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stewart Duff Drive, Moa Point, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Tips to keep your pet safe during fireworks
- Wellington City Council
- Fireworks can be a stunning sight for us humans, but not so much for our furry friends. The loud bangs can easily overwhelm animals, leading to stress, anxiety and panic. As pet owners, it's important to take steps to ensure the safety and happiness of our furry companions during firework displays. Here’s a guide to help keep your pets comfortable during upcoming celebrations.
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Wellington City Libraries – looking back to look forward
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington Central Library has been housed in a series of buildings which have become more user-friendly with each move. Less visible, is the progression of library services.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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New panel gets wheels in motion for better streets
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is proud to welcome a new contractor panel to deliver their ambitious transport programme for the next five years.
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Proposed District Plan Hearing Stream 5 – Noise and Coastal Hazards
- Guardians of the Bays
- The Guardians of the Bays have submitted on the Wellington City Council Proposed District Plan with respect to the Airport and the surrounding environment. Wellington International Airports Limited designations apply to the Proposed District Plan and future District Plan. We will be making oral submissions with Strathmore Park Residents Association this week on Noise and […]
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Strathmore Park, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Capital the place to be in any event
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington is going off with fireworks, footy, foodie events and films – and there’s a lot more to come in the next few months.
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Work starts on Kilbirnie walking and biking connections
- Wellington City Council
- Improvements to walking, bike and bus connections in the wider Kilbirnie area are getting under way with work starting on safer new crossings in Rongotai, and a new shared path alongside Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.
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Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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Public notice around privacy breach
- Wellington City Council
- On 20 June 2023, Wellington City Council became aware of a privacy breach.
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Cuba Street has time on its side
- Wellington City Council
- We all know - and mostly love - Cuba Street, but not many of us are familiar with the street name's origin. Despite having popular local haunts like Havana Bar and Fidel’s Café related to the country of Cuba, it’s actually named after an early settler ship called Cuba, which arrived on our fair shores in 1840.
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Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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'Ideas man' befriends Council Contact Centre staff through daily calls
- Wellington City Council
- The Wellington City Council Contact Centre team often take up to 700 calls a day, and you can bet that at least three of those calls are coming from frequent customer, ‘Ideas man’ James.
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The sky’s the limit for bird free from the danger zone
- Wellington City Council
- A recent survey shows no native birds are seriously at risk in the capital anymore, and regionally bird numbers are soaring sky high.
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