Wellington City Council / May 2023
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Groundbreaking Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre blessed ahead of opening
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- Tākina, the capital’s exciting new Convention and Exhibition Centre, was blessed this morning ahead of an official civic opening this evening.
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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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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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Using dance to celebrate and explore Sāmoan heritage
- Wellington City Council
- Street dancer Kaysee Savali is making waves in the performance industry as the first female Sāmoan dancer to be given a dance development residency at Toi Pōneke Arts Centre. Her five-week residency has given her the opportunity to explore her heritage through her project ‘The Wave of the Woman.’
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Artist pathways at Te Aro Pā site
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- Wellington City Council presents Te Whakaaturanga o Te Aro Pā, two digital screens showing artists’ visual representations that connect to the deep history and cultural significance of Te Aro Pā.
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The Opera House, 111, Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Rise of the Cake Tin: A History of Wellington Regional Stadium
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington wouldn’t be Wellington without its stadium. As the city embarks on its biggest transformation programme since the development of the Wellington waterfront more than 30 years ago, we’re highlighting some corners of the city that help make Wellington a better place to live, work, and play.
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Sky Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The story behind the St James Mural
- Wellington City Council
- The St James Mural, Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua, was a collaborative effort between Pōneke-born mana whenua artist Keri-Mei Zagrobelna (Te Āti Awa, Te Whānau ā Apanui) and experienced muralist Tina Rae Carter.
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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: Things you might not know about the Carter Fountain
- Wellington City Council
- The iconic Carter Fountain has been around for five decades in the capital’s harbour – but how much do you know about it? Here are some random facts from Wellington City Archives.
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Carter Fountain, Waterfront Shared Path, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Llive, llaugh, llama
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- While others take their dogs on walks, Tawa local Stephen Mulholland prefers to tow his llamas around instead.
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Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Pōneke pumped to celebrate Carter Fountain’s 50th
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s iconic Carter Fountain turns 50 this year, celebrating five decades of being a significant landmark in the Capital’s harbour.
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Carter Fountain, Waterfront Shared Path, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Candidate nominations open for Tawa Community Board
- Wellington City Council
- Following the resignation of Janryll Fernandez from the Tawa Community Board last week, a vacancy has become available and candidate nominations for the by-election open today (Thursday 25 May).
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Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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A new space coming for rangatahi in the city
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- A name and location are confirmed for the Wellington City youth hub due to open in the second half of 2023 – the latest outcome of the Pōneke Promise.
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History of olive trees in Mount Victoria
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- Move over Mediterranean. Find out how a little suburb at the bottom of the globe produced some of the world’s best extra-virgin olive oil.
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Mt. Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Puanga and Matariki stars the star of the show
- Wellington City Council
- ‘Matariki Ahi Kā’ will be the time to celebrate the Māori New Year in a uniquely Wellington way, with a spectacular, free, whānau-friendly experience on the Wellington Waterfront.
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Wellington’s generosity gives those impacted by the Loafers Lodge fire a real lift
- Wellington City Council
- Donations to the Mayoral Relief Fund established to support those affected by Tuesday’s fatal fire at Loafers Lodge currently sits at $245,000, including $50,000 donated by Wellington City Council.
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Loafers Lodge, 160, Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Newtown Fire – Wellington City Council update, Tuesday 16 May – 2.50pm
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- An update from Wellington City Council following this morning's tragic events in Newtown.
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Loafers Lodge, 160, Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Mayor announces Mayoral Relief Fund
- Wellington City Council
- Following the tragic fire at Loafers Lodge this morning, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has opened a Mayoral Relief Fund to accept donations from the public.
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Loafers Lodge, 160, Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Update on Elizabeth Street upgrades project
- Wellington City Council
- After receiving feedback from residents, Wellington City Council has made amendments to the proposed upgrades to Elizabeth Street in Mount Victoria.
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Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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He Matapihi Molesworth Street library closing
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council’s He Matapihi Molesworth Street library is closing to the public on 30 June 2023 when its lease comes to an end.
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He Matapihi Molesworth Library, 70, Molesworth Street, Lambton, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Wellington ways to celebrate Mother’s Day
- Wellington City Council
- Wondering what to do in the capital this Mother’s Day? We have you sorted. Here’s five ways to celebrate mum – with and without the kids!
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A history of Wellington’s significant builds: Part one
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington wouldn’t be Wellington without the historic buildings that make up the city’s landscape.
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More sustainable transport options through Thorndon and Kilbirnie
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- Further bus, bike and pedestrian improvements are on their way for Wellington, with street changes in and around Thorndon and Kilbirnie approved.
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Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Water projects underway in the city
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- Our friends at Wellington Water manage the water infrastructure on behalf of the Council. They are working days, nights, and weekends to make sure your drinking water is safe and healthy, your wastewater disappears safely, and stormwater drains away.
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City Archives focuses on new online image collection
- Wellington City Council
- Thousands of photos of Wellington through the ages are even more accessible with a large part of the collection now discoverable at DigitalNZ.
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Through the lens: The rewarding life of a city photographer
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- When renowned wedding photographer Nadine McGrath took on her role as photographer for the Wellington City Council, she had no idea how her world would be enriched.
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Biannual sand shift happening next week
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- Wellington City Council will be shifting some sand from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay for the biannual operation to maintain the size and shape of the beaches.
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Oriental Beach, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Friday Five: Support Kaibosh with Give a Meal in May
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- As proud supporters of Kaibosh Food Rescue, Wellington City Council is encouraging everyone to put the kai into Kaibosh for Give a Meal in May. A donation of $20 helps Kaibosh give as many as 40 meals to the community. Here are five different ways that you can join in this May.
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City building: A look at Wellington’s past, present, and future
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- From the Wellington Waterfront to Te Ngākau Civic Square – Wellington wouldn’t be Wellington without the buildings and spaces that make up the city’s landscape.
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Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 ticket holders to ride for free with Metlink
- Wellington City Council
- Football fans in the capital can travel to and from Wellington Regional Stadium for free on Metlink public transport for matches in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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Visa Wellington On a Plate serves up a mouth watering opening weekend
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- Visa Wellington On a Plate dishes up big names and crowd-pleasing Pop Ups for opening weekend, kicking off with the Festival’s official opening event Yardbird Hong Kong Izakaya Pop Up at Cinderella on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 May.
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Growing bike network will increase our visitor appeal
- Wellington City Council
- With Wellington’s unique combination of off-road bike trails and a growing network of safer street connections, tourism guru and travel writer Sarah Bennett believes the city can be one of the ultimate lifestyle cities and sustainable tourism destinations.
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Guide to building a more resilient future
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- A new guide produced by Wellington City Council for heritage building owners will help ensure the city is safer and more resilient for the future.
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Roadmap to shape Wellington’s response to climate change
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- Wellington communities at high risk of severe weather events will be directly involved in creating their own adaption plans alongside Wellington City Council and other stakeholders.
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St James Theatre the perfect backdrop for new mural
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- A new mural on a wall of the St James Theatre by artists Keri Mei Zagrobelna and Tina Rae Carter has been officially blessed and revealed for all to see.
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St James Theatre, 77, Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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