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Te Awe Library trials new shelving system for mātauranga Māori literature
- Wellington City Council
- The team at Te Awe Library are trialling a new way to organise mātauranga Māori literature in a way they hope will be meaningful to Māori, while still being able to be used intuitively by anyone.
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Te Awe Library, Brandon Street, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Get ready for Homegrown to strike a chord in the city
- Wellington City Council
- Jim Beam Homegrown is coming to Pōneke this weekend, and with a massive line-up of Aotearoa’s best bands and DJs, there’ll be a few changes along the waterfront to accommodate it all.
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101: How to care for your lawn
- Wellington City Council
- Ask the Wellington City Council mowing team for tips on looking after your home lawn, and they quickly offer up the same piece of advice – don't cut it too short.
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A day in the life of an Animal Liaison Officer
- Wellington City Council
- Since she was a little girl, Alanah Day knew her future would revolve around animals. From growing up with family pets to becoming a trained vet nurse and later a Clinic Manager, her passion for animal welfare has always been top of mind. Now, as Wellington City Council’s Animal Liaison Officer, she’s on a mission to protect and improve the lives of animals across Pōneke.
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Sandy Calkin: Coroner's findings accepted
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council has responded to today's publication of the Coroner's findings and recommendations following her investigation into the death of Sandy Calkin on the waterfront in 2021.
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Your waterfront, his passion: Meet Shane Binnie, Waterfront Manager
- Wellington City Council
- Have you ever stopped to truly appreciate the beauty of Wellington's waterfront? From the sparkling harbour to the bustling promenades and wharves, green open spaces, playgrounds and hospitality, it's a place where memories are made. Behind the scenes, Wellington City Council's Waterfront Manager Shane Binnie is working tirelessly to keep this iconic space vibrant and safe.
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New plan for safer streets
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is launching a dynamic, multi-pronged City Safety and Wellbeing Plan that introduces measures to combat crime, anti-social behaviour and negative safety perceptions while compassionately addressing homelessness.
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New home for Te Wai-Māpihi mural by Ariki Brightwell
- Wellington City Council
- Over four years ago, renowned Wellington artist Ariki Brightwell painted a mural named Te Wai-Māpihi for the community hub, Te Wāhi Āwhina. As the hub has recently closed its doors, Ariki has gifted the art to the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM), just down the road.
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Town Hall progress and front-of-house facilities - update
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Mayor and City Councillors were briefed today on the progress of Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall and the plan for delivering front-of-house facilities.
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A look at the Island Bay village streetscape design
- Wellington City Council
- When it came to upgrading the village of Island Bay, the Wellington City Council Urban Design team saw it as an opportunity to weave the stories of the environment and people of the area into the streetscape design.
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Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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The bold new Courtenay Place lightbox exhibition
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Courtenay Place lightboxes are illuminated with a bold, new exhibition, HYPERBALLAD, by artist Wesley John Fourie. Curated by Aaron Lister, Senior Curator at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, this outdoor installation brings contemporary digital culture, queer experience, and pop music sensibilities to one of the city's most vibrant public spaces.
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Ride Welly’s world-class mountain bike trails
- Wellington City Council
- We know, it’s a big claim for our little capital. But here in Wellington, we are lucky to have a comprehensive and world-class mountain bike network.
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We're painting the town rainbow to celebrate Pride in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- The next few weeks will see our town painted red... and all the other colours of the rainbow as we celebrate our queer community with the Pride Festival and Parade.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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