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Hutt City Council - Latest News [Page 2]

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 >>

Banding Together To Protect Banded Dotterels

Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 2:44 pm | Hutt City Council

Banded dotterels nest along Robinson Bay Beach and the Wainuiomata Coast. These small, well-camouflaged birds are found only in Aotearoa and are classed as Nationally Vulnerable. The colony represent 8% of the Wellington Region’s breeding population More >>

Building Futures Through Te Wai Takamori O Te Awa Kairangi

Friday, 28 November 2025, 1:50 pm | Hutt City Council

The multi-agency programme - a $1.5 billion partnership between NZTA, Greater Wellington, Hutt City Council and Mana Whenua - will reshape the heart of the city through to 2031. More >>

Hutt City Council To Remove Paid Parking From Jackson Street For Christmas

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 10:32 am | Hutt City Council

Mayor Fauono Ken Laban says the move is a simple way to support local businesses and make Christmas shopping easier for families. More >>

Statement On Government’s Move To Disestablish Regional Councils

Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 5:35 pm | Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt Mayor Ken Laban says there was clear majority support for a discussion around council amalgamation in Hutt City Councils non-binding referendum, held as part of last month’s Local Body Elections. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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