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Paying Rates Made Easier With New Payble Platform
Monday, 4 May 2026, 11:11 am | Hutt City Council
Payble gives people control to choose how and when they pay. It is designed to make managing rates simple, clear, and better suited to household budgets. More >>
Big May Brings Events For Everyone In Lower Hutt
Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:39 am | Hutt City Council
Upgrade from Chilton Dance Centre in Lower Hutt during a previous Hip Hop Unite event. [Andrew Turner (ATPhoto)] A packed line-up of sport, music and culture will light up Lower Hutt this May, with events for all ages and interests across the city. ... More >>
Tupua Horo Nuku Blessed But Tomorrow’s Community Celebration Cancelled
Saturday, 18 April 2026, 3:32 pm | Hutt City Council
Heavy rain forced the formalities indoors to the Pelorus Trust Sports House where waiata from Muritai School students enthralled the 200-strong audience. More >>
Tupua Horo Nuku Community Event Postponed
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 4:35 pm | Hutt City Council
Tupua Horo Nuku is a 4.4km shared path and seawall along Marine Drive, connecting Ngau Matau/Point Howard and Eastbourne. More >>
Petone Neighbourhood Hub Is On The Move
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:04 pm | Hutt City Council
The long-term future of the Britannia St site will be considered as part of Council deliberations to inform the Long-Term Plan 2027-37. More >>
Lower Hutt Buzzing With Events In April
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 2:14 pm | Hutt City Council
April will see more than 500 events take place across Lower Hutt, including about 180 during the school holidays. More >>
Hutt City Council’s Annual Plan Charts Course For Lower Rates Rises In Years To Come
Monday, 30 March 2026, 2:40 pm | Hutt City Council
The proposed rates increase is $4.33 per week, or $225 per year, for an average household. This proposal represents a 9.5% rates revenue increase after growth, down from 12.9% signalled last year. More >>
Sports Field Upgrades Set Stage For Bigger Events
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:12 am | Hutt City Council
Major improvements have been completed at Hutt Park, Richard Prouse Park, Naenae Park and the Petone Recreation Ground. Council will continue investing in quality sports infrastructure to support the community and attract future events. More >>
Lower Hutt Is The Sporting Capital Of NZ This March
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 11:28 am | Hutt City Council
These events alone will bring thousands of athletes, supporters and visitors into the city. That means busy cafes, people staying in our short term accommodation, and a real boost for local businesses. More >>
Council Extends Green Waste Fee Waiver In Response To Huge Community Clean-Up Effort
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 6:29 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor Ken Laban says the community's response has been outstanding since severe weather hit the city earlier this month. More >>
Hutt City Council Releases “Adjusting Our Sails” Target Operating Model Report
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 12:42 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor Fauono Ken Labanhas welcomed the report, as the reality check everyone needs to tackle the challenges ahead. More >>
Hutt City Council Waives Green Waste Fees To Support Clean Up
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 10:28 am | Hutt City Council
The waiver will be in place from 9am Tuesday 17 February through to the end of the weekend (6pm Sunday) and applies to clean green waste from non-commercial vehicles including cars, vans and utes with trailers. More >>
Hutt City Council Responding To Severe Weather Impacts Across Lower Hutt
Monday, 16 February 2026, 4:50 pm | Hutt City Council
Focus is now shifting to supporting cleanup efforts and helping the community recover, while remaining alert to ongoing risks from unstable ground and potential further slips. More >>
February Packed With Events Across Lower Hutt
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 12:16 pm | Hutt City Council
From community markets and food festivals to big sporting events and family-friendly activities, February is shaping up to be one of the busiest months on the city’s calendar. More >>
NZ’s First EV Charging Hub At A Landfill Opens In Silverstream
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 2:24 pm | Hutt City Council
Lower Hutt Mayor Ken Laban says the project reflects Council’s commitment to reducing emissions from waste and heavy transport, while continuing to deliver reliable services for the community. More >>
Residents Invited To Help Shape City Services In Lower Hutt
Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:25 am | Hutt City Council
Chief Executive Jo Miller says the survey plays a key role in how Council plans and delivers services for the community More >>
Beyond The Tick Box: Council Lifts The Bar On Engagement
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 12:42 pm | Hutt City Council
Adopted last month, Te Whiringa reflects a clear shift in how communities want to be involved in decisions that affect them. People want to have their say earlier, in ways that matter, and to see how their voices shape outcomes. More >>
New Fenced Playground Keeps Tamariki Safe At Walter Mildenhall Park
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 10:19 am | Hutt City Council
The new play space, part of the wider upgrade of Naenae’s Walter Mildenhall Park which re-opened in September, was designed with safety and inclusion in mind. More >>
A Snapshot Of A Year In Numbers For Hutt City Council - 2025
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 12:13 pm | Hutt City Council
From popular dog names, most unusual things people have tried to recycle, length of lawns mowed through to authors and books, enjoy this collection of lists from around some of our council services. More >>
New Property Valuations Coming For Lower Hutt
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 3:06 pm | Hutt City Council
The entire residential sector (including units, apartments, and vacant land) has decreased by 11.2%, which reflects the changing housing market across Aotearoa. More >>
