The first set of Wellington City Council’s Proposed District Plan (PDP) hearings have been completed.

Wellington City Councillors were today briefed on key proposals as part of the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan development process.

Two major events are coming to Pōneke next week with Te Rā o Waitangi and Wellington Pasifika Festival providing free whānau-friendly entertainment and activities for all.

Application by MV Aratere for the renewal of a Conveyance On licence.

Community feedback has already resulted in significant proposed changes to the planned new Berhampore and Newtown parking scheme, and from today there is another opportunity to help refine the draft scheme before changes are introduced in stages from mid this year.

The Ministry for the Environment is introducing nationwide recycling standards to make sure each council is collecting the same recyclables from homes across the motu – with no change needed in Pōneke.

Pōneke based artist Greta Menzies has a knack for illustration – often turning shapes into creatures full of patterns and colour. Now, she has used her creativity to design a 99-metre long mural inspired by workshops with senior students from Island Bay Primary and St Francis de Sales for a laneway connecting their schools, between The Parade and Clyde Street.

Application by Romeo’s Deli & Bar for an On licence.

Application by Chongqing Kitchen for the renewal of an On licence.

Application by Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand for a New On licence.