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Missing Tararua Tramper Found

A Levin man missing in the Tararua Ranges since yesterday has been found safe and well.

Pedestrian and Bus Safety in Manners Mall

Wellington City Council and local bus companies are to keep a close watch on pedestrian safety along the new two-way section of the Golden Mile – mainly in Manners Street – via a joint ‘taskforce’ of representatives from the organisations.

Equinox Announce CCBA Preparation Programme

IT consultancy Equinox Limited will launch a CCBA preparation programme in early 2011 to assist business analysts in passing the new IIBA® intermediate certification for business analysts – the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA).

Wellington Terrace Tunnel Closure

From Monday (6 December) until September next year, the Terrace Tunnel will be closed most nights between 8.00pm and 6.00am. The New Zealand Transport Agency is upgrading the tunnel’s operating systems to the latest standards, and will work overnight to minimise disruption to traffic.

Redvespa Best Small Workplace Winner

Not only is Wellington claiming the title ‘Coolest Little Capital in the World’ having recently been named the world’s fourth best city to visit in 2011 by Lonely Planet, but it’s also claiming the Best Small Workplace winner, according to this year’s JRA Best Workplaces Awards.

Wellington Santa Parade 2010

He’s travelling half the world to be here – Santa Claus himself is coming to town to kick off this year’s Christmas countdown with the Santa Parade on Sunday 14 November in Wellington. Wellington City Council Events Manager Lauren Fantham says about 60,000 people are expected to head along to the parade this year.

Woman critcially injured in drink drive crash

A woman is in a critical condition and another is in a serious condition after a drunk driver lost control and crashed into them as they prepared to have a coffee by the side of the road.

Hobbit Movies in New Zealand

Prime Minister John Key has announced an agreement has been reached between the New Zealand Government and Warner Bros that will enable the two Hobbit movies to be directed by Sir Peter Jackson to be made in New Zealand.

Wellington Mayor Wants The Hobbit to Stay in New Zealand

Mayor-elect Celia Wade-Brown today sent a strong message that ‘The Hobbit’ should stay where it belongs – in Wellington and New Zealand.

Keep Away from Seals at Beaches Message from DOC

Seals don’t need our help unless they are severely injured, under threat from people or dogs, or entangled in marine debris, the Department of Conservation is reminding people.

Wellington Tests Tsunami Sirens

Wellington’s tsunami warning sirens will be blaring in the central city and coastal suburbs on Wednesday 20 October as part of a national tsunami readiness exercise.

Celia Wade-Brown as Wellington Mayor

Prime Minister John Key congratulates new Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown following today’s announcement that she has been elected to lead the city.

Wellington City Mayoral Result Waiting Special Vote Count

Mayor Kerry Prendergast has an election night lead of 40 votes over Celia Wade-Brown, but it won’t be known who’s won the race until special votes have been processed. Some 960 special votes were issued. The result may not be known until Wednesday.

Japan Festival of Wellington 2010

The second Japan Festival of Wellington is being held at the Town Hall on Sunday, 5th September 2010. Come and enjoy an afternoon of Japanese entertainers, food, crafts, and culture. The Festival will include a traditional Chin Don-Ya busking group from Osaka, karate and judo demonstrations, a tea ceremony performance, Taiko drumming, folk dancers, a Japanese anime film and even a children’s choir.