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 — Wellington City Councillors have agreed to canvass the public's view on a proposed new way of managing the city's bulk water supply.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Police across the Wellington district have reduced the opportunities for burglars this festive season.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council's Strategy and Policy Committee has approved nine guiding principles that aim to protect and enhance the city's Town Belt in perpetuity.
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TE ARAROA — Te Araroa - the long pathway - runs from Cape Reinga to Bluff and is the brainchild of writer Geoff Chapple.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We're providing 200 high-visibility bags, torches and batteries to Wellington City Mission, so Santa will be delivering a safety preparedness message with gifts of food and toys this year.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Maintaining our infrastructure, keeping rates affordable and supporting sustainable growth are some of the issues that have been mentioned as priorities for the city over the next 10 years.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We're gearing up to start the final phase of upgrade work on Willis Street, including installing new traffic lights at Chews Lane so pedestrians will have another safe place to cross on this busy bus route.
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WELLINGTON CITY — An ambitious plan to expand and diversify Wellington's economy to enable thousands of new jobs to be created was yesterday given unanimous approval by the Mayor and City Councillors.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council's Arts and Culture Strategy - the plan to maintain and reinvigorate the Capital's art scene -was unanimously signed off by Councillors at today's Strategy and Policy Committee meeting.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington communities are now being asked to help plan what the Council should do over the next ten years for our city.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Live in or near Johnsonville? You might want to be part of our consultation on the future expansion of Johnsonville Library.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Mayor Celia Wade-Brown yesterday launched our draft Accessible Wellington Action Plan for consultation.
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WELLINGTON CITY — From concession cards to compost, we've got it covered for great gift ideas this Christmas.
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WELLINGTON CITY — When the Central Library moved into the Ian Athfield-designed building on Victoria Street in 1991, Wellingtonians embraced its nikau palms, curved glass facade, multi-coloured exterior and unusual furniture designs.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A project encouraging Wellington cafes to reduce the environmental and social impact of their businesses is now inviting coffee drinkers to join in.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council's geospatial 'goldmine' of free and low-cost publicly-accessible information has just been improved.
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WELLINGTON CITY — From tomorrow (6 December) Wellington City Council will be asking people for feedback on the proposed Johnsonville Library expansion.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Following the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will launch the Capital's draft Accessible Wellington Action Plan, Monday 5 December at the Accessible Wellington forum, Te Papa from 5.00pm.
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WELLINGTON CITY — New ways of interpreting our environments is the theme of the new Courtenay Place light box exhibition Imaginary Geographies.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A deliberately lit fire in the early hours of Sunday morning has caused an estimated $40,000 damage to a Karori playground.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Day trips, games, sport, arts and crafts, cooking - the kids can have a ball at our school holiday programmes in January.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A perfect combination of humidity and moisture has combined to produce the best spring flush we've experienced in years.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Seton Nossiter Park is just 4km away, but it's steep and virtually inaccessible to a group of elderly gardeners who are helping to restore it.
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WELLINGTON CITY — With December just days away, the Christmas party season is about to officially kick off in Wellington.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Our recycling contractor EnviroWay has recently designed a special recycling truck to service the new way Wellingtonians recycle their glass - making it safer and more efficient.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Severe winds with gusts up to 130km/h are causing problems for residents across Wellington putting out their recycling - but wheelie bins and bags need not be blown away.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Botanic Garden's Rose Festival blooms into life this Friday (25 November).
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WELLINGTON CITY — Khandallah Pool, one of Wellington's outdoor swimming spots, opens this Saturday 26 November for its usual summer season.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The weather didn't dampen the spirits at a planting party for Wellington's first 'pop-up' community garden in Kilbirnie.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The annual Wellingtonian of the Year awards were held last week at the Amora Hotel, with Wellington High School Principal Prue Kelly taking out the Education award.
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WELLINGTON CITY — It's a great way to get some exercise, spectacular views of the city at dusk and to socialise with friends and workmates.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We'll be doing essential strengthening work on the Karori tunnel next year to help earthquake-proof the main route in and out of the city's largest suburb.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The Cross Country Vehicle Club (CCVC), supported by Wellington City Council, is having its 11th annual South Coast Clean-up this Saturday 19 November.
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Moves to create an alliance of Central New Zealand local authorities have been endorsed today, following a summit of Mayors and Chairs in Wellington to identify and progress key regional priorities.
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WELLINGTON CITY — This month the Council is teaming up with Forest & Bird to bring conservation to gardens across Wellington.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Don't miss this special exhibition at Thistle Hall gallery from Tuesday next week.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The community and school sports will both be winners with a new artificial turf field being installed at Wellington College in partnership with the City Council.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Helen Dale's home is warmer and more energy efficient after some simple and low-cost changes made as part of our free home energy assessments.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The inclusion of three Wellington firms in the top five fastest growing companies in New Zealand is further proof that the city is successfully repositioning itself as an economic powerhouse as well as the political and cultural capital, says Wellington City Council's Economy Portfolio Leader, Councillor Jo Coughlan.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The community and school sport will both be winners with a new artificial turf field being installed at Wellington College in partnership with Wellington City Council.
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WELLINGTON CITY — This Saturday morning, 12 November, Kilbirnie residents are invited to 82 Yule Street for a planting party at Wellington's first pop-up community garden.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Santa Claus is coming to town for the 62nd parade through the streets of Wellington.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We're expecting more than 60,000 mums, dads and children at this Sunday's Santa parade so get there early if you want a good spot to watch.
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If you are a serious, long-distance runner and have always wanted to visit Japan then we would like to hear from you.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Fancy doing some hard labour building tracks in your lunch hour? John Randal does.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We're gearing up for the international tsunami exercise Pacific Wave this Thursday and want local schools, childcare centres and businesses to take part too - by heading for higher ground if necessary.
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TAWA — The development of a new walking and cycling path for Tawa residents has taken another step forward after the completion of the second stage of the shared pathway.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Motorists are strongly advised to avoid attempting to drive through central Johnsonville this afternoon and evening following a water main burst at the busy intersection of Johnsonville and Broderick roads.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington's disaster-readiness is about to pass an important milestone - with the 5000th Wellingtonian expected to sign up to the city's mobile phone Emergency Text Alert system in the next few days.
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Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed the announcement that Watts Peninsula, the land currently owned by the New Zealand Defence Force on the Miramar Peninsula, will be vested in the public interest as a reserve of national significance.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Party your way to fitness before Christmas with Latin-infused Zumba or take on your opponent in full contact kickboxing.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council is gearing up for the international tsunami exercise Pacific Wave on Thursday 10 November and wants local schools, childcare centres and businesses to take part too - heading for higher ground if they need to.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A few short weeks after one historic New Zealand - Australia sporting showdown, athletes from both nations are making their way to Wellington to take part in another great trans-Tasman challenge.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The 17th annual Pelorus Trust Sky Show fireworks display on Saturday 5 November is set to be a cracker this year.
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WELLINGTON CITY — An 18-month study is under way looking at future high-quality public transport options between Wellington Railway Station and the hospital in Newtown, and you can help.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We're fortunate Wellington usually receives plenty of rain to supply the city's water needs - the challenge is that it's not evenly distributed throughout the year and some years are drier than others.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Have you enjoyed seeing and meeting visitors to the city during the Rugby World Cup? If so, and you love the outdoors, the city and all it has to offer, you should consider becoming a volunteer host at the Wellington Botanic Garden.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the announcement from Sir Peter Jackson that the world premiere of The Hobbit will be held in Wellington is "terrific news for the Capital".
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Vehicle access to Wellington's south coast could be stopped if trail bike and four-wheel-drive owners keep going off tracks and seriously damaging the unique and fragile environment.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The 17th annual Pelorus Trust Sky Show fireworks display on Saturday 5 November is set to be a cracker.
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WELLINGTON CITY — An event to celebrate the arrival of 99 bicycles gifted to Wellington by the city of Beijing will be held on Sunday 30 October at 12.15pm in Frank Kitts Park.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The International Network of Emerging Library Innovators (INELI) is holding its first conference in Wellington 27 - 29 October 2011.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council tonight agreed to an immediate injection of $90,000 to secure the future of the Downstage theatre.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Central Wellington is likely to come to a standstill when the victorious All Blacks parade from Civic Square to Parliament just after midday tomorrow.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The end of the university year is upon us, so if students are leaving flats in Wellington and heading off to enjoy the summer holidays, the message from the City Council is: please don't leave your unwanted furniture in the street.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Dust off the togs and break out the sunscreen - it's time for an early summer dip in Thorndon Pool - which opened on Saturday.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A new 15-month recycling calendar is being mailed out, along with a flyer on what can and can't be recycled.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The end of the student year is upon us, so if you're heading off to enjoy the summer holidays, please don't leave your unwanted furniture in the street.
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WELLINGTON CITY — With summer just around the corner it's the perfect time to get outdoors - on foot, in the water, or on your wheels.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council's Strategy and Policy Committee has supported a proposal to develop and restore an historical and culturally significant piece of land that is part of Wellington's network of recreational reserves and coastal open space.
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WELLINGTON CITY — An investment fund that aims to secure the future of significant regional events and attractions has been given the go ahead to progress to the next stage of development by Wellington City Councillors.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Thorndon Pool opens this Saturday 20 October and will have its longest summer season yet, with extended daily opening hours.
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Thanks to our strong sister city link with Sakai, the Wellington Sakai Association and Wellington City Council are looking for a marathon runner to represent the capital in the Senshu International City Marathon in Japan next February.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The Devil's Tongue (Amorphophallus) plant in the Botanic Garden's Begonia House has started flowering and sending out waves of a truly revolting scent.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Compost and other soil products made from the city's green waste are now available in 15- to 40-litre bags as well as by the trailer load.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Floorball, korfball, futsal - now's your chance to have some fun and try a new sport at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie.
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WELLINGTON CITY — This Thursday, 20 October, head down to Te Papa, and check out the Oceania: Early encounters exhibition for free.
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WELLINGTON CITY — After years of preparation, nearly six weeks of game-time and a wonderful Wellington celebration, Rugby World Cup 2011 is finishing this weekend.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Richard Bruce is often the first person you see at the entrance to Freyberg Pool.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The artificial turf in Civic Square will be removed tomorrow (Friday) and transported to a new, permanent home.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A new 15-month recycling calendar is now being delivered to households, along with a flyer on what can and can't be recycled.
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WELLINGTON CITY — You may have heard about the Council's decision to keep the waterfront FANZONE operating until the end of Rugby World Cup 2011 - it's true, we're going to continue the celebrations in style.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Expect to be dazzled by light, colour and fireworks at this year's Diwali Festival on Wellington waterfront this weekend.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Eating tasty, healthy meals that are inexpensive - without fancy cooking - is a daily challenge we all face.
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WELLINGTON CITY — We all know Wellington is the best place in New Zealand to live and work - and we want to make sure it stays that way.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown welcomes government funding toward New Zealand's first energy project to connect marine energy to the electricity network, which will be based in the Capital.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council's Strategy and Policy Committee voted today to tell the Government it would prefer a tunnel to be built to take State Highway 1 traffic past the Basin Reserve and under Memorial Park.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Our strategic vision for the city - Wellington Towards 2040: Smart Capital - has just been ratified by Councillors.
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WELLINGTON CITY — If you're travelling around the city this weekend, remember that in addition to road closures around the Stadium for matches, there will also be road closures in the Courtenay Place area.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Rugby World Cup 2011 has been a stunning success in Wellington and this weekend will be our biggest with lots on and plenty of opportunity to celebrate.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Tawa Pool is getting a new roof and some essential maintenance over the next six months which means it will be out of action from Monday 10 October until mid-April 2012.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillor Stephanie Cook will launch a new Wellington City Council grant initiative to encourage community preparedness at the Town Hall tomorrow evening.
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WELLINGTON CITY — A culinary revolution has been under way for some of the residents of Wellington City Council's rental complexes.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown today congratulated Wellington International Airport for being named Australasia's Leading Airport.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has announced that the Wellington Town Hall will screen the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-finals and final.
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WELLINGTON CITY — It's going to be a bumper weekend in the Capital as Wellington hosts the All Blacks for their Rugby World Cup match against Canada on Sunday, France v Tonga on Saturday, as well as Festival of Carnivale events and Navy celebrations.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Wellington City Council has unanimously agreed to a long-term vision for the city focusing on a sustainable future and attracting smart talent and business to the city.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The organisers behind the Outgames, which was the second-biggest international sporting event in Wellington this year, are the Supreme Winner of the 2011 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.
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