The Mayor's Pick of the Week: Pools reopen after some TLC
After an extended period of refurbishment, we’re excited to announce that Keith Spry Pool is finally back in action! Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre's main pool, which was also closed for maintenance work, reopened on Saturday. We look forward to welcoming you back, of course with Alert Level 2 safety restrictions in place. For timetables and opening hours visit our Services and facilities webpage.
Free rides to vaccines
Metlink is offering free travel on buses and trains to anyone getting their COVID-19 vaccination as part of a coordinated effort to boost vaccination attendance across the region. To support communities which rely on public transport, Metlink says on the day of your vaccination visit – simply show your booking confirmation, otherwise let your bus driver or train manager know you are heading to or from your vaccination and take your seat. More details are on Metlink's Facebook page.
Evans Bay – have your say
We’re proposing changes on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive. The new paths here will continue on from the two-way bike path and separate footpath already completed.
This section will complete Tahitai, the coastal connection between Miramar and the central city. Have your say by 12 October at transportprojects.org.nz/evansbay.
Looking for something fun to do in the holidays?
Why not stop by Tawa Rec Centre for one of their Inflatable Days! They are running from Monday 4 to Friday 8 October, and kids have the chance to bounce the day away on a range of obstacle courses. It costs $10 per child, and supervisors are free. All you need to do is show up on the day, no need to book. You can also make a group booking for two-hour time slots by emailing tawa.rec@wcc.govt.nz.
Hidden gems to discover in Pōneke
Wellington is jam-packed with lots of nature, epic views, and places to explore. Check out our list on Our Wellington of five spots to visit that you may not yet know about.
Proposed Polhill renaming
We’re proposing to extend the name Waimapihi to the wider Polhill Reserve area to reflect the historical and cultural significance of the area to mana whenua. The name Waimapihi comes from the stream that once went past Te Aro Pā and its tributaries originate in the wider Polhill Reserve area. The stream is now redirected underground through pipes from Aro Valley, but the cultural significance of the area remains. The proposal will go to Council in November for a decision. People have until 5pm Friday 8 October to email feedback to communications@wcc.govt.nz. To read more visit Our Wellington.
Wellington at Alert Level 2
Wellington will remain at Alert Level 2 for now. Remember, things are a little different than last time we were in Alert Level 2, with some important changes to the guidelines to help stop the Delta variant. For more COVID-19 information, please visit covid19.govt.nz. For information regarding Council services and facilities at Alert Level 2, please visit our website.
Representation Review
We want to hear your thoughts on the Representation Review 2021 which looks at governance arrangements for Wellington City in the next local election. As part of the review we are considering adding a Māori ward Councillor, and updating the name of the Makara/Ohariu Community Board to have the correct macrons. To let us know what you think, visit letstalk.wellington.govt.nz and make a submission before Monday 4 October.
A jewel in Pōneke's crown
Home to Pōneke’s largest area of old growth forest and the only public botanic garden in Aotearoa dedicated solely to native plants, Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush really is a special place. But it’s much more than just a beautiful location with abundant birdlife and pretty plants. It’s a place of recreation, education, research, and last but not least, it’s a place of conservation. Find out more on our website and in the latest Our Wellington magazine.
Grab your copy of the latest Our Wellington magazine
Lilla, of Island Bay, thinks the latest Our Wellington magazine is absolutely positively the best thing to have come through her mailbox - that's after the Bunnings catalogue, of course! The spring editionis jam-packed with project updates, places to discover, and cool stories. Pick up your copy from selected Council venues and facilities across the city, or check it out online.
Wellington Zoo Local Conservation Grants
Applications for Wellington Zoo's Local Conservation Grants are now open. These grants will provide funding for projects or programmes with clear community conservation value for native wildlife and wild places. We want to support projects in our wider community and we’re inviting applications from the Greater Wellington Region and the Chatham Islands (part of our local Rongotai electorate). More information on the grants can be found on the Zoo's website.
Clothing clinic – for a more conscious wardrobe
As consumers, we buy more clothes and wear them less often than we used to. Most clothing ends up in landfills, sometimes unworn. With that in mind, Sustainability Trust invites you to join Artists Barbara Wheeler and Caroline O'Reilly at one of two hands-on workshops where you'll learn how to cut, sew and mend your clothing into something new and creatively you. More info is on Sustainability Trust's website.
