Wellington City Council / February 2025
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Kelp out our seaweed forests in Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Did you know that Wellington is home to underwater forests made of seaweed? When it’s in healthy abundance it improves water quality, protects our coastlines, provides a home and food source for thousands of sea creatures - and can even be turned into some delicious kai!
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Student to specialist: Finn Culver’s Nōku te Ao Capital E Journey
- Wellington City Council
- Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, our central library, is reopening in early 2026 and will be the new home for Nōku te Ao Capital E. Finn Culver, a digital learning specialist at Capital E, has gone from a Capital E student to a passionate teacher working to foster creativity and connection, and inspire the next generation.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Looking back: A brief history of Courtenay Place
- Wellington City Council
- In the early 1800s, fresh water flowed from the Wellington hills into rivers and streams leading to the harbour, creating wetlands where wildlife and plants could flourish.
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Over 11 tonnes of electrical waste diverted from landfill
- Wellington City Council
- More than 11 tonnes of electrical waste (e-waste) was diverted from landfill across a range of community centres in Pōneke.
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Massive weekend kicks-off March madness in the capital
- Wellington City Council
- It may be the last week of summer, but the next month is heating up with a jam-packed calendar of events and activities happening in the capital – and this weekend is going to be a whopper.
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New training programme helps protect world's smallest penguin
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s coastline is home to many kororā (little penguins) who often choose to nest on the beaches. Sadly, off-leash dogs that roam the area are one of the biggest threats to these mānu, with 11 kororā lost to dog attacks in the past year.
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New section of land added to Wellington's Outer Green Belt
- Wellington City Council
- The Huntleigh Guide Centre in Crofton Downs has been a much-loved destination for generations of girl guides. The seven-hectare land area has now been purchased and added to Wellington’s Outer Green Belt, following the Wellington City Council’s approval nearly two years ago in March 2023.
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Traffic Resolutions April 2025
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Provide your feedback on Traffic Resolutions April 2025
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WCC Annual survey of residents 2024
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- Wellington City Council (WCC) does an annual survey of residents. In previous years they put the full results on their website but this year only did a summary which highlighted the positive. Someone requested the full report under LGOIMA, and the full WCC Annual Survey of Residents report is available HERE Summary of the data, […]
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Be inspired by Disney: The Magic Of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau
- Wellington City Council
- Whether you’re an animation fan or a lover of timeless storytelling, Disney: The Magic of Animation | Ngā Tāoreore Tūmatarau has something for everyone.
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Clean-up effort uncovers hidden section of Kaiwharawhara awa
- Wellington City Council
- Thanks to a team effort between Wellington City Council, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary and volunteers, over 3000 kg of weeds and rubbish have been removed from a section of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush affectionately known as ‘the Shire’, not only paving the way for native plants but uncovering a hidden section of the Kaiwharawhara awa (stream).
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Zealandia, Lake Road, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Mayor Tory Whanau prioritises safety at upcoming Pride events
- Wellington City Council
- Following the distressing events in Te Atatū, Auckland last weekend, the Wellington City Council wants to reassure our community that we are taking concrete steps to ensure the safety of our community spaces and upcoming Pride events from such intolerance and acts of violence.
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Te Awarua o Porirua Accord signed
- Wellington City Council
- A significant milestone in the journey to restore and protect the health of Te Awarua o Porirua (Porirua Harbour) was marked on Waitangi Day with the official signing of Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord.
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Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Council’s own survey mirrors findings of Better Wellington’s political poll
- Better Wellington
- The Wellington City Council does an annual survey of residents. In past years, the council has put the full results on its website, but according to Kiwiblog, this year only...
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Explainer: The practice of Rāhui
- Wellington City Council
- At Wellington City Council, we often share information about when a Rāhui has been put in place in the city. If you are unsure of what a Rāhui is, or you want to know more, find out in the story below.
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Quake upgrades for social housing
- Wellington City Council
- Earthquake-remediation work will take place across several Wellington City Council social housing complexes.
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"Game changer"
- Wellington City Council
- Mayor Tory Whanau has unveiled the design for the Golden Mile project, marking a key step in Wellington's transformation into a more modern, walkable city.
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Growing connections and harvesting ideas in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- Connect with your community through some events and activities coming up that will lead you down the garden path and won’t cost the earth.
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Long-term Plan progresses
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Mayor and City Councillors have progressed proposals for public consultation in March as part of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan Amendment and 2025/26 Annual Plan, which will now go to audit.
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What to do in Wellington on Valentine's Day
- Wellington City Council
- Whether you want to celebrate with someone you love or want to find love yourself, there’s plenty to do in Pōneke this Valentine’s Day. Check out some of these ideas for you and your valentine.
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New design shows revitalised Courtenay Place
- Wellington City Council
- Expanded pedestrian areas, more outdoor dining and visual markers of hidden awa (streams) are features of the new design for Courtenay Place.
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Ways to move around Wellington city
- Wellington City Council
- If you’ve ever contemplated getting back on a bike or giving it a go, there’s no better time. February is the month when the Aotearoa Bike Challenge happens all around the motu.
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Stepping up transparency around Council decisions
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is taking transparency to a world-leading level by making it easier for everyone to access and understand Council decisions.
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Local Alcohol Policy
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is proposing to develop a Local Alcohol Policy.
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Flinders Place Play Area
- Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
- We're creating a new play area for Flinders Park in Johnsonville.
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Te Matapihi: Design inspired by nature
- Wellington City Council
- The redesign of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, our central library, is rooted in the natural world - inspired by flora and fauna of the forest floor. Read on to learn how Athfield Architects and Tihei Limited are bringing the elements of te taiao (the natural environment) to life to create an inclusive and accessible community space for all.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Property valuations released by QV
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City property owners are about to receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post or via email with an updated rating value for their property.
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Ākau Tangi Sports Centre staff design new custom-built inflatables
- Wellington City Council
- When it came time to replace the well-loved large inflatables at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, the team had a choice - they could either pick a cookie-cutter design off a plan, or they could design their own inflatables. With the opportunity to customise and create something unique for the facility, two passionate team members stepped up to take on the design process.
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Ways to commemorate Waitangi Day in Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Te Rā o Waitangi/Waitangi Day is an opportunity to reflect on Te Tiriti and celebrate our partnership between tangata whenua Māori and tangata tiriti (all other New Zealanders here by right of the Treaty whether born in Aotearoa New Zealand or a new migrant). Here are some ways to commemorate Waitangi Day in the capital.
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Tākina named runner-up in international architecture awards
- Wellington City Council
- Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre has been internationally recognised with a highly respectable runner-up spot in the World-Architects ‘Building of the Year’ awards.
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Tākina - Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Diversity and culture take centre stage in Wellington’s double celebrations
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is proud to present two events celebrating diversity, inclusion and our combined heritage and culture with Te Rā o Waitangi and Wellington Pasifika Festival both coming up this week.
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Mayoral Statement - Wellington: Still a fabulous place to be (but we’ve got work to do)
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington remains a fabulous place to live, with 70 percent of residents rating it highly in the latest quality of life survey despite the challenges posed by broader social and economic pressures.
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