Wellington City Council / October 2024
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A history of Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall
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- The first building in Te Ngākau Civic Square was Te Whare Whakarauika | Wellington Town Hall, which was built in 1904, after being first proposed in the late 1800s.
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Wellington Town Hall, 109, Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Pōneke is set to sleigh this festive season
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- Pōneke will be kicking-off the start of the festive season with a busy schedule of whānau friendly, accessible, fun and entertaining events and activities for all to enjoy.
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The Spectacular Cinemas of Wellington
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- For much of the 20th century, entertainment was dominated by movie theatres, with people even being known to wear their best outfits and visit the hair salon before heading to catch a picture. Read on to find out about the history of cinemas in the capital from Wellington City Council historian Gabor Toth.
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History of Te Ngākau Civic Square
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- Te Ngākau Civic Square is made up of a collection of iconic Wellington buildings and spots – Former Capital E, Civic Administration Building (CAB), Municipal Administration Building (MOB) Michael Fowler Centre, Jack Ilott Green, Te Matapihi and the Town Hall. But do you know the history of how the area came to be? Find out more in the story below.
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Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi says goodbye to Quasi
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- One of Wellington’s most recognisable sculptures leaves the roof of City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi this week, after five years surveying the city and its inhabitants.
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Wellington City Gallery / Te Whare Toi, Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Reducing and recycling the Civic Administration Building
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- Nearly 80 percent (by weight) of the waste being created through the demolition of Wellington City Council’s Civic Administration Building (CAB) is being recycled instead of being sent to landfill.
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Te Ngākau Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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New festival artwork honours Pasifika history
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- Meet artist Leo Semau, a sculpture artist who is in the process of creating an artwork that celebrates Pasifika people and their migrations to New Zealand, based on the themes from the Wellington Pasifika Festival.
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Draft 2023/24 Annual Report published
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- Wellington City Council’s draft Annual Report and financial statements for the 2023/24 year are now available on the Council website.
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What to do in Wellington this Labour weekend
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- Looking for things to do in Wellington over the long weekend? We’ve got you covered! Here are some activities to check out in Pōneke.
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The Frankenramp is alive in Rongotai
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- In the late 80s, 15-year-old brothers Graeme and Richard Knott built a skate ramp for their community to use in Rongotai. Now, over 30 years on from that first build, they have gifted the community another backyard ramp, back in its original location.
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Tips for recycling in Wellington
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- While recycling may initially seem daunting, when we get it right it’s an easy way to reduce our waste and negative environmental impact. Our Waste Minimisation Team have shared some things you may not know about recycling in Wellington.
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The Wellington Heritage Festival never goes out of date
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- The Wellington Heritage Festival starts this Saturday with over three weeks of events and activities celebrating the people, places, and stories from Pōneke to the Wairarapa.
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Consultation on Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan now open
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- Public consultation on Wellington City Council’s draft Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan has begun and will run until 13 November.
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Mayoral statement on Crown Observer
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- “The Government has informed me of its intention to install a Crown Observer to oversee the development of an amended Long-term Plan,” says Mayor Tory Whanau.
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Through the decades: The Embassy Theatre
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- Situated on the corner of Kent Terrace is the Embassy Theatre, Wellington’s oldest and most iconic cinema and one of the only pre-World War II large-screen cinemas remaining in the country. Read on to learn about the history of the Embassy.
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Embassy Theatre, Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle at Te Aro Zero Waste
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- Te Aro Zero Waste, the capital’s new resource recovery centre, offers a central place where people can get help fixing things instead of throwing them out and drop off hard to recycle items like electronic gear, plastic and metal lids, and batteries.
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Mayoral statement: update on the LTP process
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- Wellington’s Mayor and Councillors met again to discuss next steps on the Long-term Plan amendment.
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Diwali lights up Pōneke this weekend
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- Diwali Festival of Lights will be celebrated in the capital this weekend with a range of cultural dishes, dance performances, stalls, events and activities for everyone to enjoy.
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Murals across Pōneke
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- Here in Pōneke, we have many talented artists who have created public art for all to enjoy across the central city and suburbs. Murals are an opportunity to recognise and mark sites of significance, celebrate mana whenua mātauranga, and tell the stories of the past and present.
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Embassy Theatre set to steal the show for centenary celebrations
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- The grand old dame of Courtenay Place will be in the limelight next week as we make a scene to celebrate her centenary with lights, cameras and lots of action.
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Embassy Theatre, Majoribanks Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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What you can do with your Wellington City Libraries card
- Wellington City Council
- Not many people know that you can use your Wellington City Libraries card for much more than taking out books! Check out some of the cool things you can do with your library card, from borrowing board games to music equipment, and even a carbon dioxide meter.
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Food for thought this World Food Day
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- With World Food Day happening this Wednesday, we’re highlighting some of the amazing mahi in the capital which helps our vulnerable communities have access to kai and support to grow it.
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Biannual sand shift scheduled for this week
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- Wellington City Council has scheduled the biannual sand shift from Freyberg Beach to Oriental Bay this week – a regular operation to maintain the size and shape of the popular beaches.
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Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Shipwreck Trading: Wellington waterfront’s new treasure trove
- Wellington City Council
- In the heart of Wellington’s waterfront near Whairepo Lagoon, a new business has set sail, captivating locals and visitors alike. Shipwreck Trading, the brainchild of Robert Baldock, is more than just a shop – it’s an immersive experience full of creativity, history, and nautical charm.
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Council votes to start process to amend Long-term Plan to stop sale of airport shares
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- Wellington City Council has voted in support of a Notice of Motion to start a process to amend its 2024-34 Long-term Plan, which may mean stopping the sale of its shareholding in Wellington International Airport Limited.
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From the Archives: Inspector of Nuisances
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- Before we had street cleaning teams, sewerage systems, waste and recycling services, and a Public Health team, Wellington relied on one person to monitor the sanitation for the whole city – the Inspector of Nuisances. Read on to learn more about this interesting role from back in the day!
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Recommendation for a regional water company
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- Nine councils in the Wellington region, along with Horowhenua District Council, have received a report outlining a recommended regional approach to joint water services delivery.
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Water Whirler ready to return to waterfront
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- Len Lye's Water Whirler will return to its spiritual home on the Wellington waterfront this weekend after an 18-month hiatus.
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Water Whirler, Queens Wharf, Lambton, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Speedy kiwi races Mākara Peak Mountain biker
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- Earlier this month a Mākara Peak Mountain biker got to meet a new type of trail runner – a large female kiwi!
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Makara Peak Information Centre, Koru, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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New Manager appointed for iconic Hannah Playhouse
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- With Isobel MacKinnon heading overseas, Wellington City Council is pleased to announce Eleanor Strathern as the new General Manager of the Hannah Playhouse.
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