Wellington City Council and Sport
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Making Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park safer for riders
- Wellington City Council
- Mark Kent knows what it’s like to be rescued from a trail after a riding accident. As the Park Ranger for Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, he’s set out to make it safer for all riders and to ensure there are for others who are in the same predicament to get help.
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Makara Peak Information Centre, Koru, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Motorcycle parking fees - your thoughts?
- Wellington City Council
- Wellingtonians are invited to share their thoughts on what’s a fair fee for motorcycle parking in the central city.
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Wellington winds up for a winning weekend of WOW and Wallabies
- Wellington City Council
- This weekend is one of the capital’s busiest of the year with the opening of this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW) coinciding with an All Blacks v Australia Bledisloe Cup rugby game at Sky Stadium.
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Ain't no mountain high enough for college enviro-club
- Wellington City Council
- With the school located on the city-side of Mount Victoria, students could take the shorter but narrow, noisy and fume-filled shared path through Mt Victoria tunnel, or navigate an unmaintained, steep track over the hill, scale the 2metre-high fence at the bottom, and hopefully get to school in one piece and on time. The college’s enviro-club members wanted a way for students from the eastern suburbs to get to school that was pleasant, safe, convenient, and good for the environment. Lucy and Maya, two enviro-club leaders, say: “We often walked over an extremely steep track which was completely impossible to bike up. We wanted to make it more accessible for people to bike and walk to our school so they could have a nice commute through the bush, instead of the fume-filled tunnel.”
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Wellington East Girls' College, Austin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington workplaces take on the saddle
- Wellington City Council
- New bike lanes being built as part of the bike network Paneke Pōneke are making it easier for people to move in more sustainable ways. Workplaces are also key in helping us rethink how we get to and from mahi (work).
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On a roll: Why skating is good for business in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- Raglan Roast manager Jed Wright believes skaters bring an energy to Pōneke that’s good for everyone, including businesses.
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No bike? No problem!
- Wellington City Council
- We’re lucky to have a range of bike routes across the capital that make it easier to get from A to B, and beyond. If you’re keen to get started on your biking journey but not sure where to start, check out the different ways to access pedals in Pōneke.
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Council rolls out Go by Bike Day breakfast and launch of Aotearoa Bike Challenge
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council is coming together with a range of local businesses and organisations to host a Go By Bike Day breakfast on Thursday 1 February – and the launch of Aotearoa Bike Challenge in Pōneke.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup delivers strong economic benefits to Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- A report commissioned by WellingtonNZ to evaluate the costs and benefits to Wellington of hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 (FWWC) has identified a net benefit to the city of $24.6 million.
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Our Wellington this summer: A tribute to Thorndon Pool
- Wellington City Council
- For Wellington artist Hannah Webster, the iconic Thorndon Pool is the epitome of summer in the capital city.
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Thorndon Summer Pool, Murphy Street, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Capital Basketball comes in clutch for the community
- Wellington City Council
- Capital Basketball General Manager and retired Saints Player Damien Ekenasio has spent the last 30 years dedicated to basketball. He is now working to give back to the community by installing hoops in places without access to equipment, including the one that lifted him up and helped him build his career.
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Wellington wins Breakthrough Biking City of the Year Award
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is delighted the city has taken the mantle from regional neighbours Hutt City, to claim this year’s Big Street Bikers’ Breakthrough Biking City of Year Award.
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New-style bike shelters for park and pool goers
- Wellington City Council
- Pool, beach, park and gym-goers will now be able to lock and keep their bikes under cover near Freyberg and Kilbirnie pools using new relocatable bike parking shelters manufactured locally by Tilley Group in Rongotai.
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Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Khandallah Pool report complete
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council commissioned a technical report to better understand the existing site conditions at Khandallah Pool and park area. The report covered flood modelling, a geotechnical report, infrastructure review and a site analysis.
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Khandallah Summer Pool, Khandallah Park, Khandallah, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6035, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wāhine embracing Wellington waters
- Wellington City Council
- A group of Pōneke women are finding support and making the most of the city’s beautiful blue spaces all year round by regularly meeting up to plunge into the gorgeous, but glacial waters of Island Bay.
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Island Bay, Southgate, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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History of Thorndon Pool
- Wellington City Council
- The oldest pool in Wellington is tucked away in Thorndon – but did you know it used to be located where the port on Aotea Quay is now?
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Thorndon Summer Pool, Murphy Street, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Freyberg Pool and facilities to close for maintenance
- Wellington City Council
- Freyberg Pool and facilities will close in December for up to two months for its six-yearly routine maintenance and improvements.
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Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre, Waterfront Shared Path -- Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Lifeguard shortage leads to temporary pool closure
- Wellington City Council
- A nationwide shortage of lifeguards means Tawa Pool will temporarily close to the general public later this month – but a recruitment drive is in place to address the issue.
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Tawa Pool, Ara Tawa, Lindenvale, Tawa, Wellington City, Wellington, 5028, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Vale Don Neely
- Wellington City Council
- Mayor Andy Foster has added his tribute to former New Zealand Cricket president, national men’s team selector, author, cricket historian, and proud Wellington cricket identity Don Neely who died yesterday, aged 86.
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New community sport sand court for Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- In 2015, the only sand court facility in Wellington closed down, leaving nowhere for schools or beach sport clubs to train.
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Hataitai Park, Ruahine Street, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Be a good sport this weekend
- Wellington City Council
- Pōneke fans can again cheer on their favourite rugby team from the stands with the end of COVID-19 outdoor crowd restrictions. Make it a weekend of action with these sporty ideas that will be sure to warm you up.
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Khandallah Pool's future secured
- Wellington City Council
- An $8.05 million rebuild decision has secured the future of Wellington’s much loved Khandallah outdoor swimming pool for generations to come.
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Khandallah, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6035, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Dive into Out in the Pool this summer
- Wellington City Council
- The Out in the Pool Party is back for all queer, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary folks – and this year it’s going to be three times the fun. Wellington City Council invites the LGBTQI+ community and allies to celebrate inclusivity and diversity and dive in and swim in the safe and welcoming environment of Thorndon Pool. Out in the Pool sessions will be held for three nights on Sunday 6 February, and the first Sundays of March and April at Thorndon Pool, from 6pm-8pm, and will include: Gender neutral bathrooms and changing rooms Fun in the sun in the recreation lanes and on the inflatables Lane space available to swim some lengths or aqua jog Music, swimming and good vibes only.
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Thorndon Summer Pool, Murphy Street, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Exhibition expert to impassioned park ranger
- Wellington City Council
- Being kaitiaki to 250 hectares of regenerating native bush and 50 kilometres of first-rate mountain bike track is a world away from life on the road as an exhibition specialist. But five weeks ago Mark Kent left his role as Exhibition Touring and Project Manager after 21 years at Te Papa to become Mākara Peak’s first-ever dedicated Park Ranger – and he’s loving it. “This new position has been years in the planning, with the role created to support the community, especially the Mākara Peak Supporters who are particularly active in the park.”
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Council votes for consultation on the Brooklyn Road bike lane
- Wellington City Council
- Pūroro Āmua – the Planning and Environment Committee has unanimously voted today to start the process of formal consultation on the future of the Brooklyn Road Bike Route Trial.
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Brooklyn Road, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Keith Spry and Kilbirnie Pools set to open this month
- Wellington City Council
- Stage two of the upgrade at Keith Spry Pool is complete and the main pool will reopen on Monday 23 August – with Kilbirnie Pool reopening a week later.
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Keith Spry Swimming Pool, Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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More Wellingtonians commuting by bike – helping reduce city emissions
- Wellington City Council
- The number of Wellingtonians commuting by bike continues to grow with the latest data showing more people than ever riding into the central city during the busy morning peak.
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New bike racks help meet growing demand
- Wellington City Council
- Just over 50 new bike racks and six cycle repair stands are being installed around the central city and suburbs during the next few months to help meet growing demand.
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Springbok tour comes to life on Twitter for anniversary
- Wellington City Council
- The 1981 South African Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand divided a nation – 40 years on, we’re revisiting this historic event with a modern twist.
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20 Twenty One: Bernice Dickie
- Wellington City Council
- She was a key player in the aftermath of the Central Library closure and has had a rugby season ticket since the stadium opened. Get to know our loyal librarian who’s been serving the city for almost 60 years.
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Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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