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Local Partnership Tackles Housing Crisis

Friday, 28 May 2021, 10:44 am | Hutt City Council

Takai Here Tāngata has been announced as the name of the first housing development driven by an innovative housing partnership between Hutt City Council, Kahungunu Whānau Services, Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa, and Council-controlled organisation ... More >>

Author Launches Seven Stories To Celebrate Sāmoan Language Week

Wednesday, 26 May 2021, 2:50 pm | Hutt City Council

A Lower Hutt children’s author will kick off Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa (Sāmoan Language Week) by launching seven stories in one hit. Sāmoan author and Pasifika education advocate Dahlia Malaeulu’s Mila's My Aganu'u series of books is the first ... More >>

Hutt City Council To Apply To Become Living Wage Accredited Employer

Monday, 24 May 2021, 4:47 pm | Hutt City Council

This afternoon Hutt City Council has voted to apply to become a Living Wage accredited employer, as part of its deliberations on the upcoming 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says today’s decision will complete Council’s ... More >>

Council Confirms Prices For New Kerbside Rubbish And Recycling Service

Monday, 17 May 2021, 4:59 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council has released the prices for its new rubbish and recycling collection service commencing 1 July 2021 which are in line with the indicative prices provided during the consultation process for the service. The only change is a proposed reduction ... More >>

Let's Talk Transport: Hutt City Council Invites Community Feedback On Transport Experience Across Lower Hutt

Monday, 17 May 2021, 9:00 am | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council invites the community to take part in a survey that will inform the future of transport in Lower Hutt, and guide decision making in the years ahead. The survey is part of the council’s work to develop an integrated transport strategy ... More >>

Lower Hutt’s First Dog Park Opens To Public

Saturday, 15 May 2021, 4:02 pm | Hutt City Council

This morning Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry officially opened the Les Dalton Dog Park to the public, and was joined by a contingent of about 500 people and their dogs for the city’s first Dog Day Out. Campbell Barry said the opening of the dog ... More >>

New Rubbish And Recycling Bins Delivered To Lower Hutt Residents From This Week

Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 12:27 pm | Hutt City Council

The first of Lower Hutt’s new rubbish and recycling bins are being delivered to residents this week ahead of the upgraded kerbside rubbish and recycling service starting 1 July. Approximately 120,000 wheelie bins for rubbish and recycling, and ... More >>

Days Bay Wharf Is Back And Better Than Ever

Thursday, 6 May 2021, 11:21 am | Hutt City Council

A two-year refurbishment of Days Bay Wharf that will extend its life for at least another 50 years is now complete. A celebration to mark the completion of the work will be held at the wharf this Friday 7 May from 11am. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell ... More >>

Council Kicks Off Engagement To Take Action On Climate Change

Friday, 30 April 2021, 4:48 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council has kicked off its first targeted engagement event to support a collaborative and ambitious approach to tackling climate change in our city. A youth workshop held on Monday was the first in a series of public engagements as ... More >>

Help At Hand For Those Wanting To Protect Indigenous Biodiversity On Their Land

Friday, 30 April 2021, 10:44 am | Hutt City Council

Financial support is now available to property owners wanting to protect and improve indigenous plant and animal habitats on their land. Last year, council put aside $450,000 over three years to help landowners with activities ranging from weed and ... More >>

Hutt City Council Welcomes Review Of Local Government Sector

Friday, 23 April 2021, 12:57 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council and the Dowse Art Museum today hosted the Minister of Local Government Hon Nanaia Mahuta for her announcement of a review into the future of local government. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has welcomed the review, saying it will support work ... More >>

Feedback Sought On New Design For Wainuiomata Streetscape

Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 4:23 pm | Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has announced that Hutt City Council is seeking community feedback on different elements of a new design for Wainuiomata’s Town Centre. "The design we are consulting on is a result of collaboration with Love ... More >>

Have Your Say On Lower Hutt’s 10 Year Plan

Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 12:18 pm | Hutt City Council

Consultation on Hutt City Council’s proposed 10 year plan has opened today. This means the community can now give feedback on the plan for our city’s future. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says that the proposed plan, titled E whakatika ana i ngā ... More >>

Infrastructure Front And Centre Of Lower Hutt’s 10 Year Plan

Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 6:33 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council met today and agreed on the proposed 10 year plan which will be released for consultation next week. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says that at its core, the proposed ten year plan is about getting the basics right for the people ... More >>

Hutt City Council Invests In Knowing Your Pipes Project To Address Water Quality

Friday, 19 March 2021, 12:32 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council, in collaboration with Wellington Water, is taking steps to proactively reduce the amount of wastewater (sewage) that gets into the environment before it is treated. Funds totalling $250k have been set aside for a private drainage investigation ... More >>

Hutt City Council Welcomes News Resource Consent Granted For The Eastern Bays Shared Path

Friday, 5 March 2021, 5:01 pm | Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has welcomed today’s news that resource consent has been granted for the Eastern Bays Shared Path, saying that it is a major milestone for the significant project and the provision of world class infrastructure for all ... More >>

New Trial Layout For Knights Road Creates Safer Connections

Thursday, 25 February 2021, 12:44 pm | Hutt City Council

Creating safer and more enjoyable journeys along Knights Road for all modes of transport is the goal of a five week trial of a new road layout. This trial aims to test the temporary layout and includes two temporary lanes for cycling, scooting and other ... More >>

Lower Hutt Politicians Join Forces To Fight For The Flyer

Friday, 19 February 2021, 10:30 am | Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry, City Councillor Deborah Hislop and MPs Ginny Andersen and Chris Bishop have joined together to lead the Fight for the Flyer Campaign - encouraging people to submit to the Regional Council to ensure the airport bus service ... More >>

Council’s Carbon Footprint Set To Drop A Size

Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 3:20 pm | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council is set to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of a flare that will cut methane emissions at its Silverstream Landfill. The flare will burn off methane, created by the breakdown of organic waste, before it reaches the ... More >>

Council Kicks Off Development Of Critical Transport Strategy

Thursday, 11 February 2021, 10:58 am | Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council has formally kicked off the development of a new transport strategy to help tackle Lower Hutt’s growing transport challenges. The development of the strategy comes at a key point in Lower Hutt’s history. The city is growing at one ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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