Wellington City Council / June 2022
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Make the world of difference this Plastic Free July
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- Wellington City Council is proudly promoting Plastic Free July and supporting events, organisations and initiatives to help reduce plastic use for good.
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Business case approved for Wellington’s new sludge minimisation facility
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- A proposed new Sludge Minimisation Facility (SMF) for Wellington is a step closer today, following unanimous approval of the business case by the Wellington City Mayor and Councillors.
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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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Wellington City Libraries end overdue fines
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- Wellington City Libraries is delighted to announce that from tomorrow, 1 July, overdue fines will come to an end.
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2022-23 Annual Plan confirmed by Wellington City Council
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- Mayor Andy Foster and City Councillors have adopted Wellington City Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Plan (budget) today.
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Breathing life back into Dixon Street
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- An international methodology called Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is set to change the urban landscape of Te Aro through the Pōneke Promise, making it a safer, more vibrant, welcoming place to be. We spoke to Urban Regeneration and Design Manager Farzad Zamani about the up-coming changes to Dixon Street and how it’s going to make the area look and feel safer.
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Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Council splashes out for kids in need
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- Wellington City Council is proud to announce a new partnership providing swimming pool passes to families at Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) Wellington.
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It’s been a tough year but good progress is being made, says Mayor
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- Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says the latest annual Residents Monitoring Survey shows the Capital has faced up to tough challenges in the past two years – but work is under way to turn things around and boost vibrancy in the city.
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We Skate Pōneke: Mel's story
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- For Melissa Warner, the world is brighter, friendlier, and happier when she’s on her skateboard.
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Friday Five: Ways to celebrate Matariki in Wellington
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- Matariki is a time for remembering the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future. This year we are celebrating the Māori New Year in Pōneke with live events, exhibitions, fireworks and performances. Here are a few ways for you and the whānau to celebrate.
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COVID-19 affects Council’s waste collection services
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- With significant numbers of COVID-19 transmissions around the country, Wellington City Council’s waste services are being affected, and once again asks the public for patience and understanding.
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The stage is set for reopening of the St James Theatre
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- The St James Theatre has been strengthened and restored to its former glory and will reopen tomorrow with its first performance in three years, followed by a public open day – celebrating its return to the heart of Courtenay Place.
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St James Theatre, 77, Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The creative minds behind arts in the capital
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- With years of experience under their belts, the newly formed Creative Capital Team is ready to forge ahead in the creative sector with Aho Tini 2030, our Arts, Culture and Creativity Strategy.
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Vale Don Neely
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- 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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The Ghosts of St James Theatre
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- Rumoured to have several resident ghosts, the St James Theatre offers a unique type of stage fright.
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St James Theatre, 77, Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Cool things to do on Cuba Street
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- Shop till you drop or indulge in a bohemian eating vibe. Cuba Street serves it up, and more. Check out our top five things to do while exploring this unique part of central Wellington.
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Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Council leads the way with new dog behaviour initiative
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- Wellington City Council’s animal services are like a dog with a bone when it comes to responsible dog ownership – and their latest campaign really leads the way.
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Hā: Rest as resistance
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- Hā, Toi Pōneke Gallery’s special Matariki exhibition, features new works by twelve wāhine Māori artists.
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Love your bike – lock it and register it
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- Always locking your bike with a good strong lock is the best way to keep it safe, but if the worst happens, having it registered can be a huge help.
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Special Matariki Our Wellington magazine out this week
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- Everything you need to know about winter in the capital is in our special Matariki edition of Our Wellington - Tō Tātou Pōneke, which is set to hit the streets this week.
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Friday Five: How to keep the winter blues away
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- Winter in Wellington – it’s wet, it’s wild and it’s windy. But it’s also a little bit wonderful. Here are some warm ideas to keep the winter blues from getting you down.
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Highly popular Children’s Programmes return to Wellington Libraries
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- The team at Wellington City Libraries is pleased to announce the resumption of its highly popular Children’s Programmes under level Orange of the COVID-19 Protection Framework.
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Arborists are out of their trees this Arbor Day
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- It’s world Arbor Day, and to celebrate, we’re talking to one of our special branch arborists to find out if they are barking, out of their trees, or whether we should all take a leaf out of their book!
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Council to return Granville Flats land to Wellington Tenths Trust
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- Wellington City Council and the Wellington Tenths Trust have reached an agreement which will see the Council end its lease of the land currently occupied by the Granville Flats by May 2024.
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Landfill gas capture deal saving money and the planet
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- More than five million cubic metres of potentially harmful methane gas will be captured and turned into energy each year following the installation of an innovative biogas system at Wellington’s Southern Landfill site.
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Wellington Southern Landfill, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The history of St James Theatre
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- 1912 was a historic year for Wellington, New Zealand, and the world. It was the year the unsinkable ship The Titanic sank on its maiden vouge from Southampton, England to New York, USA. While New Zealand had three Prime Ministers – Joseph Ward was briefly succeeded by fellow Liberal Thomas MacKenzie, before Reform politician William Massey took over.
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St James Theatre, 77, Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Mana Whenua and Council to discuss the future of fireworks at Matariki ki Pōneke
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- A fireworks display for Matariki ki Pōneke will go ahead this year, with Mana Whenua and Wellington City Council meeting to discuss the format of future celebrations to mark the Māori New Year.
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Friday Five: Things to do for a royal long weekend
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- Are you wondering what to do in the capital over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend? Here’s a list of five royally fun things for you and the whānau to check out.
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Pūrerehua23: Tenants tackling food insecurity
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- An initiative started by a City Housing resident and his late partner is helping him navigate grief and connect community members through the redistribution of kai.
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