The Mayor's Pick of the Week: Your school holidays sorted
The term two school holidays are here! We’ve got plenty of ideas to keep you and your tamariki entertained over the winter break. Check out our handy little guide of things you can do in Pōneke, from ice skating and free entry for kids to Zealandia, to a Teddy Bear's Picnic and exciting Holiday Programmes.
Enjoy a fun-filled Family Day
SAT 17 JULY | 11AM-4PM | CITY GALLERY, TE NGĀKAU CIVIC SQUARE
City Gallery Wellington has another amazing free Family Day coming up this Saturday. Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with art activities for the whole whānau. Craft your own disguises and get an awkward family photo taken, enjoy story time, watch an illustrator live drawing, make badges and take in a film or two.
Matariki at the Museum
MON 12-SUN 25 JULY | 10AM-5PM
Celebrate Matariki every day of the school holidays at Wellington Museum. Pop in daily between 10am and 5pm for self-guided activities like zine-making, colouring-in and reading in the cosy book nook. Check out the timetable at wellingtonmuseum.nz for special koha events like weaving workshops, story time, kaleidoscope making and more!
Transfer Station temporarily closed
Just a reminder that the Transfer Station at Wellington’s Southern Landfill is temporarily closed on weekdays while the roof replacement is carried out – but it's open as usual at weekends. Work is progressing steadily and should be all done before the end of July. The closure impacts residential customers dropping-off general, hazardous and green waste, but commercial waste operators are not affected. The Tip Shop, Recycle Centre and Capital Compost are still open during the week.
Sign up for the National ComicFest
Join this fantastic and free celebration of comics featuring a galaxy of Aoteroa’s talented graphic artists, authors and directors, including Jonathan King, Rachel Smythe, Mary Guo and more. Taking place on Saturday 21 August, the National ComicFest is brought to you by Wellington City Libraires, National Library of New Zealand and Graphic Store. From masterclasses, free comics and drawing competitions – there is something for all ages. Learn more at wcl.govt.nz.
The life of a Parking Officer
Meet Jacob and Caitlin, Parking Officers for Wellington City Council. The duo enjoy working outdoors and having Wellington city as their office – and play a vital role in keeping the capital moving. Check out their story and watch the video to see what it's like doing their job.
Serving our city for 60 years
During six decades of Council work, Michael Arthurs has seen incredible change across the city he knows like the back of his hand. Starting off as a labourer at Berhampore Nursery in 1959, he eventually worked his way up to be the Chief Quantity Surveyor – a role he held for 23 years. Learn more about Michael's journey, the latest story in our 20 Twenty One series.
Simple plastic-free swaps
Want some tips on reducing single use plastics at home? Check out these neat 'simple swaps' posters for the kitchen and bathroom. You’re welcome to print them out and hang them up at home or work! Find heaps more Plastic Free July resources and tips on our PFJ webpage.
Feedback invited on review of activities in public places
We are reviewing the policies that set the framework for managing trading and event activities in public places. Currently there are two policies that govern these activities and the Council is proposing to integrate both into one Trading and Events in Public Places Policy. The new combined draft policy will be much broader in scope and set out the rules and guidance on how activities on all public spaces are managed. Find more info and ways to have your say in our story.
