Wellington City Council
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Wellington is a vibrant city with a thriving cultural life, talented people, and cutting-edge businesses. Known as the arts and events capital of New Zealand, the city has an abundance of recreation and leisure opportunities. It is also a compact city with a dramatic landscape and sound infrastructure.
WELLINGTON CITY — Bruce Cunningham, 92, has attended more Anzac Day services than he can remember.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We've hit a milestone - the official reopening of Hanson Court Apartments in Newtown takes place today.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed the opening of the new premises of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand, saying all New Zealand school children should visit it as part of their curriculum.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Plans are in place to assist with crowd control and the safe running of Sunday's One Direction concert in Wellington.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellingtonians can now have their say on the city's budget and activities for the next 10 years with the release of the council's draft Long-Term Plan for 2012-22.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We want your views on a proposal to create a new Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) to manage Zealandia, the Zoo, the Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton's Bush.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Through the draft Long Term Plan, you will be asked whether we should consider reducing expenditure on asset replacement costs associated with roads, Council buildings, parks, sportsfields and other assets by up to $26 million over 10 years.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The strategy is designed to help us to make financially sustainable decisions for the future.
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WELLINGTON CITY — There are five issues we think are important to Wellingtonians.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Consultation has opened on our draft Long Term Plan 2012/22.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Anyone looking to try out a new indoor sport this winter should bring their trainers and sports kit along to the ASB Sports Centre's open day this Sunday 22 April.
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WELLINGTON CITY — More than 40 new civil defence volunteers graduated on Tuesday night (10 April) in a ceremony in the Town Hall - bringing to almost 300 the number of new volunteers now stationed around the city.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Building owners in Wellington's inner city will have the opportunity at a meeting on 24 April to explain to Council the challenges they face and the support they need to earthquake strengthen their buildings.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council and the Capital and Coast District Health Board are working in partnership to produce an accessible community directory for the region.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington's Civic Square will rock to the music of peace this Saturday when some of New Zealand's best loved musicians headline a free concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wellington's Nuclear Weapon Free declaration.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Before the chill of winter starts to take hold, find out how you can make your house warmer and drier - and reduce your power bills.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellingtonians will be invited to have a say on the future of our city when consultation on our draft Long-Term Plan opens next week.
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WELLINGTON CITY — There is a plaque in Wellington's Botanic Garden that says 'Like Wellington's wild south coast, the path to peace is often rocky and difficult'.
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WELLINGTON CITY — More blue lines - to help communities to safely evacuate if a tsunami is on the way - are to be painted on roads in suburbs around Wellington's south coast and harbour over the next year or so.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says an initial reading of the High Court decision on the judicial review brought by the Creswick Valley Residents' Association over the Curtis Street site could have implications for consultation under the Resource Management Act.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The biggest rope-climbing playground of its type in New Zealand officially opens at West Park School in Johnsonville tomorrow (4 April) The playground is a partnership project between Wellington City Council and the Ministry of Education and the school's board of trustees.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We will not collect rubbish or recycling on Good Friday (6 April).
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WELLINGTON CITY — Hundreds of children will be able to continue their swimming lessons at Khandallah School with the opening of a new pool building.
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MAKARA — You can now get a closer look at the wind turbines at Makara following the opening of the West Wind Recreation Area earlier this year by Meridian Energy.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Throughout Wellington, the changes are visible.
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WELLINGTON — The latest figures showing Wellington has consolidated its place as New Zealand's feature film capital is further proof that the city is broadening its economic base.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council's parking enforcement camera car has been withdrawn from service.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Ditch the wheels and get your walking shoes ready for Ziera Walk2Work Day on Wednesday 14 March.
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WELLINGTON CITY — If the thought of winter power bills gives you the shivers, our home energy saver programme can help with practical advice suited to your needs and budget.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Community Preparedness Grants close at the end of next month - so get applying for a project to help your neighbours get to know each other and build a stronger, more resilient community.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Starting this Saturday (3 March), there'll be concerts galore around the city as we ease into autumn.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The sultry sound of live music will be floating out over Island Bay soon thanks to a new addition to this year's Summer City programme - ASB Sunset Sessions, which run from 3-11 March.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has thrown her support behind the nationwide Neighbours Day, building stronger, more resilient communities.
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WELLINGTON CITY — In last week's Our Wellington page we reminded people to check their household's emergency supplies and refresh bottled water and food.
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WELLINGTON CITY — There's just a month to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa - the national initiative to get as many New Zealanders as possible to connect with their neighbours over the weekend of 24 - 25 March.
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WELLINGTON CITY — This Thursday the Mayor and City Councillors will meet to consider a range of proposals aimed at boosting the ability of the city and region to respond to, and recover from, a major earthquake.
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WELLINGTON CITY — One year on from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch on 22 February, New Zealanders are reflecting on the loss of lives and property the city suffered on that day, and how our country has changed over the past 12 months.
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WELLINGTON CITY — 'The rollout of artificial sportsfields in Wellington is set to continue with Wellington City Councillors yesterday agreeing to pay half the cost of a new turf at St Patrick's College in Kilbirnie.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council has made a number of appointments, and reappointments, to several key Council-controlled organisations (CCOs) in the city.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Toi Poneke Gallery and Fringe Festival have teamed up to bring together two exciting and slightly obsessive exhibitions, which are sure to get people talking.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A report to be considered by Wellington City Council's Strategy and Policy Committee next week highlights that earthquake resilience must be a focus for the next decade in Wellington, says Mayor Celia Wade-Brown.
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WELLINGTON — Karori tunnel users should expect delays at times from next week (Monday 20 February) or consider taking alternative routes as essential quake-strengthening work gets under way on the tunnel entrances.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Rugby World Cup 2011 injected an estimated $94 million into the Wellington region's economy.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The public are asked for their comments on the design of a potential new six-storey building and public plaza for Wellington's waterfront.
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WELLINGTON CITY — It's almost the first anniversary of the February earthquake in Christchurch and a good time to check and replenish your emergency supplies.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Essential quake-strengthening work is getting under way on Karori tunnel and new temporary traffic signals will be in operation at times from next Monday (20 February). Work starts in Raroa Road above the tunnel this week and there will be a few days next week where traffic will be down to one lane at times.
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Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has expressed her sadness at the passing of Lloyd Morrison.
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WELLINGTON CITY — "An amazing opportunity" is jewellery artist Vanessa Arthur's response to becoming this year's recipient of Toi Poneke's DEBLYN artist-in-residence.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Check out the exhibition Unveiled: 200 Years of Wedding Fashion from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - for free.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Erica van Zon is back from Beijing bringing good fortune and The Chinese Horoscope Show to Enjoy Gallery from 16 February.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The design of a new building and public plaza at the Railway Station end of the waterfront has been unveiled and Wellington Waterfront Limited is now seeking feedback on the design.
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Improve your fitness and take the swim challenge - 53 kilometres in three months! This year's long-distance swim challenge, 1 February - 30 April, is equivalent to a circuit of Lake Mead in Nevada, USA, near Las Vegas.
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WELLINGTON CITY — You have just weeks to go to give us your feedback on the next 10 years in Wellington - you can do this by participating in our online discussion forums.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Cory Meister, from Island Bay, who turns 17 this month, is very clear about what he wants to do now he has left Scots College.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We know you're told this all the time - but unless you're prepared, you won't get through an emergency situation like an earthquake or tsunami.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The national Maori flag, Tino Rangatiratanga, will be flown from Wellington's Town Hall on Waitangi Day for the first time.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Imagine being taught by your hero - your idol and inspiration.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Swimmers looking to challenge their abilities can take up the long-distance summer swim challenge, which starts on 1 February at Wellington City Council pools.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council this morning took action to shut down the 'Occupy' camp next to the City to Sea Bridge in Civic Square.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Now's the time to get out and enjoy our walkways, and dog owners will be pleased to know they can take their favourite companion off-leash on the Maupuia Walkway.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Over the next two months, before the new give-way road rules come into force on Sunday 25 March, we will be making changes to a number of intersections around the city.
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WELLINGTON CITY — School's out this week and drivers will have to look out for children on the roads.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Want to get fit with the choice of gym or swim? Join Club Active in February and you'll pay no joining fee.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The Sevens and Waitangi Day fall on the same weekend this year - and that means even more people, fun and festivities in the capital.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council is to review the operation of its parking enforcement camera car.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington's second 'pop-up garden' sprouts into life in Civic Square tomorrow, Friday (27 January) - a collaboration between Wellington City Council and Massey University.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Made that new year's list of DIY jobs for the summer? Now is a good time to consider how to make your home warmer, drier and healthier, with affordable energy bills.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Get ready for the weekend of 24 - 25 March - there's going to be a whole lot going on for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2012 - and it could be at your place! The purpose of Neighbours Day is to get to know those who live next door as well as celebrating the great community you already have.
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WELLINGTON CITY — In just 10 days' time (Friday 3 February), the world's best rugby carnival - the 2012 Hertz Rugby Sevens tournament - kicks-off.
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WELLINGTON CITY — This summer, join the thousands of New Zealanders taking up ocean swimming as part of the State NZ Ocean Swim Series.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Late last year, the Council's Strategy and Policy Committee unanimously agreed to consult the public on a new water bylaw that will regulate a wide range of activities to do with providing water for Wellingtonians.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Peter Graham, author of So Brilliantly Clever - Parker, Hulme and the Murder that Shocked the World, will give a free evening talk at Wellington Central Library on Thursday 26 January.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We now have a small machine that could save lives at one of the many events the city hosts each year - all thanks to the generosity of St John Ambulance and RWC Philips.
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WELLINGTON CITY — January can bring many things for many people - sunshine, holidays, a fresh outlook on the year ahead.
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WELLINGTON CITY — You don't have to go far to enjoy our great city's many walkways and heritage trails - and what better time than summer to get out and explore them.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Summer City brochures - your must-have guide to what's on during Wellington City's sizzling summer events season - hit the streets today.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington's sultry, sensational tribute to the warmer months - the Summer City festival - is about to kick off.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Registrations for term 1 social sport leagues at the ASB Sports Centre are open now and competitions start from 30 January.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A group of budding sailors from three Wellington secondary schools has taken part in an inaugural schools' training day as a 'dry run' for an ocean water sports programme that's being set up in the capital.
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WELLINGTON CITY — On a hot summer's day when you're heading to the beach, our contractors are likely to be hard at work resealing the city's roads.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Sweat, grime and body fluids are not typical art materials, but they form the basis of Rachel Johnstone's exhibition Current Obsession - at Toi Poneke Gallery from next Friday (13 January).
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WELLINGTON CITY — See the highlights of the Botanic Garden and find out about herbs, insects, birds, and plants that have changed the world.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Swimmers and surfers are warned to stay out of the water in Lyall Bay following an overflow at the Moa Point sewage treatment plant today.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Persistent rain is causing surface flooding in some low-lying parts of Wellington today - and the City Council is asking residents to grab a rake or garden fork to help clear street drains to allow water to drain away.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Police are investigating an assault on a woman at near the intersection of Adelaide Road and Riddiford Street, Wellington City.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency Limited (LGFA) will provide a lower-cost source of finance for council projects.
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WELLINGTON CITY — 'Fire Engine Day' - an event with fire engines, ambulances, police cars and doctor and nurse dress-ups - is set to come to Hataitai early next year thanks to a Community Preparedness Grant from Wellington City Council.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Former New Zealand test batsman and Wellington City Councillor John Morrison will come out of retirement, albeit briefly, to face Muttiah Muralidharan - the world's greatest bowler - at Civic Square tomorrow.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Pedestrian safety in the central city will be further improved as a result of changes at the northbound intersection of Wakefield and Taranaki streets, starting on Wednesday 4 January.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Keep an eye out for several new bus priority lanes being installed in the city early next year - on Courtenay Place, Cambridge Terrace and Adelaide Road.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A Grab&Go emergency kit could be just the gift for your family or friends this Christmas.
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WELLINGTON CITY — There are just five days to go till the big day where the vast majority of us spend time with family or friends, eating more than our fill.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We've just granted half a million dollars towards swimming pools at schools as part of our School Pools Partnership Fund.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The Central City Framework - the vision to further enhance the inner city's streets, buildings and landscapes - was unanimously approved at today's (Dec.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington has scored highly in a survey of Asia-Pacific "Cities of the Future".
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington's sultry, sensational tribute to the warmer months - the Summer City festival - is set to be another scorcher in the New Year.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says next year's WoW (World of Wearable Art) showcase at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival 2012 presents an excellent opportunity for the Capital's business and creative industries, including tertiary education, to forge stronger links in Asia.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council will give nearly half a million dollars to redevelop the swimming pool at Wellington East Girls College in Mount Victoria.
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