Hutt City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Council Takes Action On Autism Drowning Risk
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:12 pm | Hutt City Council
Children need the opportunity to learn these life-saving skills in an environment where they feel safe, supported and understood. More >>
Council’s Annual Plan Confirms Priorities For The City
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 3:57 pm | Hutt City Council
The Plan, which comes into effect on 1 July 2026, outlines where Council will invest money and what work will happen across Lower Hutt over the next year. More >>
Lower Hutt Secures Girls’ Rugby Festival For Three Years
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 9:49 am | Hutt City Council
Hutt City Council is proud to be working with Global Games supporting their mission to connect and empower one million people through the transformative power of sport and community. More >>
Lower Hutt Joins Global Climate Resilience Project
Friday, 12 June 2026, 1:03 pm | Hutt City Council
The four-year project is called CLIMACARE, funded through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. More >>
Solar Power Planned For Te Ngaengae Pool
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:33 am | Hutt City Council
The installation will cost approximately $881,000 and will be funded by the underspend from the original l construction, which came in under budget. More >>
New Technology Targets Asbestos Waste
Friday, 22 May 2026, 12:21 pm | Hutt City Council
The New Zealand first-trial, a collaboration between Environmental Decontamination Limited (EDL) and Hutt City Council, is expected to begin within the next few weeks. More >>
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 >>
