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Council Lends a Helping Hand to Big Buddy
Big Buddy, a not-for-profit organisation providing positive male role models for boys in Wellington, was one of several groups to benefit from the latest round of the Betty Campbell Accommodation Assistance grant. More » |
20.08.08 |
STV vs FPP Vote-off: Knowledge is Power
Wellingtonians are being urged to find out more about the Single Transferable Vote (STV) and First Past the Post (FPP) electoral systems so they can choose the one they want for future Wellington City Council elections. More » |
15.08.08 |
Council Invites Artists to Set the Scene
If you’re involved in the arts in any way – from artist to administrator – then come along to the City Council’s arts sector sessions that begin at the end of this month.
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15.08.08 |
Steer Clear of Burma Road Again this Weekend
Motorists are again warned to steer clear of Burma Road, between Johnsonville and Khandallah in Wellington, this weekend (16 - 17 August) due to delays caused by work to build a new Rangoon Street railway overbridge. More » |
13.08.08 |
Streetball Set to Lay a Slam Dunk on the Capital
The Kilbirnie Recreation Centre is the place to be for basketball lovers on Saturday 23 August from 3.00pm till 9.00pm when the City Council holds the second annual Slam Jam Streetball Competition.
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13.08.08 |
Living Library – Hear Someone Else’s Story
For the first time, Wellingtonians will have the chance to check out a person – instead of a traditional book – from the library for a 30-minute chat. More » |
12.08.08 |
Upgrade Work about to Start in Aro Park
Improvement work about to start in Aro Park will make the area much safer for pedestrians and include a well that will allow people to see and hear the old stream running underground. More » |
07.08.08 |
MSP Fans - Pre-match Shifted to Stadium
Marist St Pat's (MSP) supporters going to this Saturday's (09.08.08) Jubilee Cup final rugby clash against Norths at the Westpac Stadium are advised to not head to Hataitai Park beforehand for the traditional pre-match celebrations. More » |
07.08.08 |
Fun and Fashion: Muslim Style
Women of Wellington – learn more about Islam and have fun too. More » |
05.08.08 |
Wellington Road Closures and House Evacuations due to Slips - Update
4.50pm - Two Wellington streets - Palliser Road in Roseneath and Devon Street in the Aro Valley - will remain closed to through-traffic overnight due to large landslips brought down by heavy rains. More » |
04.08.08 |
Tour South-East Asia Without Leaving Wellington
Many people find the best thing about visiting South-East Asia is the ambience of busy night markets full of delicious food. More » |
04.08.08 |
Heavy Rain Causes Slips All Over Wellington
At least 20 landslips – including a large slip in Devon Street, Aro Valley, which has forced the evacuation of a house – have been reported in Wellington City this morning following heavy rain overnight. More » |
03.08.08 |
Pollution Warning Signs go up at Island Bay
Pollution-warning signs have been erected at Island Bay as a result of possible sewage contamination following this week’s heavy rains. More » |
01.08.08 |
Trail Bike Riders Urged to Avoid City Parks and Tracks
Trail bike riders and others on small motorbikes are being reminded to stay out of Wellington city’s parks and reserves. More » |
01.08.08 |
Wellington Region Celebrates Industry Training Graduates
Wellington region will celebrate the hard work of apprenticeship and trade training scheme graduates at this year’s Industry Training Graduation ceremony at Wellington Town Hall on Tuesday 5 August. Students are graduating as builders, furniture-makers, gardeners, mechanics and plumbers and in the aviation, recreation, retail and turf sport industries. More » |
01.08.08 |
It’s Music Month at the Town Hall – and All for Free
Winter in Wellington means storms, howling southerlies, the Film Festival, sitting in cafes with fogged-up windows and the Wellington Town Hall’s free series of organ recitals.
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01.08.08 |
Last Chance to Enrol to Vote in STV vs FPP Poll
Wellingtonians have just one week left to make sure they are enrolled to vote in September’s poll on whether the Single Transferable Voting (STV) or First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system is used for the 2010 and 2013 Wellington City Council elections. More » |
01.08.08 |
Marine Reserve Assent Applauded by Council
Today’s news that the Taputeranga Marine Reserve has received the Governor-General’s assent – and is only weeks from reality – has been welcomed by the Wellington City Council. More » |
31.07.08 |
