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Local councils step closer to consensus
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 4:41 pm | Hutt City Council
Nine local government councils across the Wellington region re-committed today to a future local authority governance that would be in the best interests of the region. More >>
Making magic in the North East
Monday, 19 November 2012, 4:51 pm | Hutt City Council
HCC staff, government department representatives and volunteers spent a busy four hours on Saturday working with residents in Prouse Crescent, Naenae removing graffiti, cleaning gutters and house windows, mowing lawns and weeding gardens as part of the ... More >>
Margaret St Market promises days of fun
Friday, 16 November 2012, 12:02 pm | Hutt City Council
Lower Hutt’s summer season of day-long outdoor markets kicks off on Thursday 6 December. Running on Thursdays until 7 February 2013, Margaret St will be closed to traffic between Queens Drive and High St, and transformed into an outdoor market. ... More >>
Improvements planned for Petone traffic signals
Monday, 12 November 2012, 10:51 am | Hutt City Council
Changes to the traffic signals at the Cuba/Jackson Street intersection and the Cuba Esplanade intersection in Petone are set to improve usage for both motorists and pedestrians. More >>
Hutt Valley: Survey gauges local views on alcohol
Friday, 9 November 2012, 2:50 pm | Hutt City Council
The Hutt Valley’s mayors are encouraging their communities to take part in a joint survey on alcohol use. Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Upper Hutt City Mayor Wayne Guppy say the month-long survey, which started today, asks for people’s views on ... More >>
Earthquake strengthening advice for Hutt homes
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:36 pm | Hutt City Council
Earthquake strengthening advice for Hutt homes Hutt City Council will be in Westfield’s Queensgate Plaza next week, talking to people about the importance of earthquake strengthening and how to create a healthy home. Council recently published a free ... More >>
Weaving movie magic in Petone
Friday, 2 November 2012, 5:52 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor Wearing Gandalf's scarf Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace tries a touch of magic by wearing Gandalf’s Mystical Silver Scarf woven on traditional looms by Petone- based textile company Stansborough. The company has been selected by Warner Brothers ... More >>
Lower Hutt Mayor Says No Benefit for Hutt in Regional City
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 3:17 pm | Hutt City Council
A regional city provides no benefits for Lower Hutt or the whole Hutt Valley, says Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace. Commenting on proposals for a revised local government structure by the Wellington Region Local Government Review Panel released today, ... More >>
Lower Hutt siren test Thursday 1 November at 10:10am
Friday, 26 October 2012, 1:30 pm | Hutt City Council
HUTT CITY COUNCIL NEWS RELEASE 26 October 2012 Lower Hutt siren test Thursday 1 November at 10:10am More >>
Strong year for Hutt City according to Annual Report
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 8:01 pm | Hutt City Council
Hutt City Council performed strongly through the year, accordingly to Mayor Ray Wallace and Chief Executive Tony Stallinger in the council’s annual report for the year ending June 2012 More >>
Town Hall closed ahead of earthquake strengthening
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 11:26 am | Hutt City Council
Lower Hutt Town Hall has been closed ahead of earthquake strengthening work set to transform the city’s entire civic precinct. More >>
French artist introduces “Living Walls” to Lower Hutt
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 3:18 pm | Hutt City Council
This coming Labour Weekend, Sunday 21 October, the Dowse Square will play host to an international urban artist in an event that will encourage community participation in urban art. More >>
Final piece of youth plan out for comment
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 10:41 am | Hutt City Council
The needs of Hutt City children under the age of 11 have been explored in the second part of a wider Children and Young People’s Plan (CYPP), which is now out for public comment. More >>
Rubbish collectors out in force in Hutt City
Friday, 28 September 2012, 1:32 pm | Hutt City Council
More than 50 schools and groups took to the streets, beaches, parks and reserves of Hutt City during Keep Zealand Beautiful Week, collecting a huge amount of rubbish. More >>
Hutt City youth call for voice on local government reform
Friday, 28 September 2012, 1:14 pm | Hutt City Council
A call has gone out for young people in Lower Hutt to have their say on local government reform. Child and Young Person Coordinator Matt Renata says in a You Tube video clip that young people need to step up and be heard if they want to influence the outcome ... More >>
Sun lights up Dowse Museum’s life
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 4:35 pm | Hutt City Council
You may not be able to see them on the gallery wall, but with the installation of solar panels on its roof this week, visitors to The Dowse Art Museum can feel confident the gallery is serious about its long-term commitment to reducing energy costs. More >>
Sustainable energy project is the Brightest Spark
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 3:54 pm | Hutt City Council
A project to make wind and solar power possible for local schools is the winning entry in council’s Bright Sparks competition. Called the Dunamis Project, it is the brainchild of Maungaraki man Mike Rathbone who won $1500 plus business advice ... More >>
Push Play these holidays in your local park
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 3:57 pm | Hutt City Council
Looking for an easy afternoon’s entertainment for the kids close to home during the school holidays? The Push Play in the Park programme is back and set to keep hundreds of children active and energised. More >>
McKenzie Pool redevelopment enters design stage
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 10:56 am | Hutt City Council
The $2.2 million redevelopment of Petone’s McKenzie Pool is currently in the detailed design stage with documents being prepared by designers LHT Design Ltd in order to submit a resource application to Hutt City Council in November 2012. More >>
Avalon Studios will create film and television opportunities
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 3:38 pm | Hutt City Council
Lower Hutt will become a vital link in the creation of film and television projects with the local purchase of Avalon Studios as an operational studio, says Mayor Ray Wallace. More >>