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The council also wants to halve funding earmarked for making Wellington’s public places more vibrant and safe. (File photo) The council had agreed in its 10-year budget to allocate $150,000 of Aho Tini funding for Toi Pōneke in 2021-22, but the paper recommended reducing that to just $50,000. It also recommended reducing planned funding for a programme aimed at “activating” public spaces, from $180,000 to just $80,000. The proposals were made in response to public feedback on the Aho Tini programme, which recommended the money be redirected towards the council’s arts and culture fund that supports paid, independent artists and groups.
Wellington s heavy rainfall, debris in culverts led to SH2 closure
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Wellington today, Wednesday July 14: More Viking Bay crew members test positive with Delta variant, road reopens after truck crash
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Commuters should expect delays for all services on the Kāpiti line because of the icy conditions on the power lines. (File photo)
Kia ora Te Whanganui-a-Tara, here is everything you need to know about what is happening across the region today, Wednesday, July 14.
1.30pm: 13 mariners on Covid ship confirmed with Delta variant The highly-contagious Delta version of Covid-19 has been confirmed in 13 of the infected mariners who came to Wellington aboard a Spanish deep sea fishing vessel this week. There were two confirmed cases on the vessel when it docked in Wellington on Monday flying the maritime quarantine flag. All crew were tested for the virus on arrival with results, returned on Tuesday, confirming 15 of the 20 on board had been infected.
Wellington today, Wednesday July 14: Councillor says mayor doesn t get it, new bus timetable due to driver shortage is out
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