Hutt City Council - Latest News [Page 60]
Minister impressed with Hutt Valley Emergency Plan
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 10:05 am | Hutt City Council
Minister of Civil Defence John Carter today visited the Hutt Valley Emergency Management Office to learn more about how New Zealand local authorities can be better prepared for managing emergencies. More >>
Hutt City Council: Emergency Siren Test Oct. 15th
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 4:54 pm | Hutt City Council
As part of disaster awareness week, the emergency sirens in Lower Hutt will be tested for two minutes at 10am on Thursday 15 October. More >>
Spring festival makes a welcome return
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 2:18 pm | Hutt City Council
The Belmont Spring Festival is back after more than 10 years and is shaping up to be a great family day out. More >>
Teens set to get their game faces on
Monday, 5 October 2009, 6:03 pm | Hutt City Council
In a New Zealand first for libraries these school holidays Hutt City Libraries is providing an opportunity for all teens to get their game faces on in a Playstation3 gaming tournament. More >>
Council offers new flood alert service
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 10:05 am | Hutt City Council
Riverbank car park users can now sign up to get a text alert if the car park is threatened by flooding. More >>
Getting ready to get through
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 10:02 am | Hutt City Council
With recent news that Wellington’s earthquake risk has been downgraded, Hutt residents might be breathing a little easier. More >>
Council and students work together on park upgrade
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:49 pm | Hutt City Council
Parkway Park is set to get an obstacle course thanks to Hutt City Council and a group of enterprising students from Wainuiomata High School. More >>
Korohiwa bus barn upgrade moves forward
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:34 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor David Ogden has announced that the refurbishment of the Korohiwa bus barn is a step closer following the granting of a resource consent. More >>
Bike Pencarrow a great family day out
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 3:32 pm | Hutt City Council
It’s time to pump up the tyres, pack a picnic and get the family bikes out for the Avanti Plus Lower Hutt Bike Pencarrow mountain bike ride on Sunday 29 November. Mayor David Ogden, a keen cyclist, recommends the ride as “a great way to spend ... More >>
Hutt City celebrates volunteers
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 11:25 am | Hutt City Council
Hutt City Council celebrated the outstanding contribution of volunteers at the inaugural Hutt City Community Awards held in the Town Hall last night. More >>
Women get fit with ZM Run Swim Series
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 9:42 am | Hutt City Council
The ZM Women’s Run Swim series returns to Eastbourne Summer Pool on Sunday 22 November and Hutt City Council is hoping for record entries. Last year, the event attracted over 150 participants. The series of 8 events is taking place through-out the Wellington ... More >>
New library catalogue offers more services 24/7
Friday, 18 September 2009, 12:51 pm | Hutt City Council
Hutt City libraries’ new online catalogue is a 24/7 one-stop-shop where you can browse for your next great read, access your account, place reserves and suggest new purchases from wherever you are. More >>
Sign delivers road and traffic info faster
Monday, 14 September 2009, 5:05 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor David Ogden is welcoming an upgrade of the changeable message sign on the Wainuiomata Hill Road that is giving road users faster and more accurate traffic information. More >>
Improve your event management skills
Friday, 28 August 2009, 4:24 pm | Hutt City Council
Get along to Leisure Active’s Get Set Go! workshop on Wednesday 7 October if you’re a community event or recreation programme coordinator looking to improve your event management skills. The workshop, held at Pelorus Trust Sports House, Hutt Park, Seaview, ... More >>
Mayor welcomes Dulux's $28m investment
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:31 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor David Ogden today welcomed paint manufacturer Dulux's announcement that it plans to invest $28m modernising its factory in Hutt City. More >>
Results from tests find no trace of toxin
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 3:57 pm | Hutt City Council
Tests performed on porcupine fish found washed up on Petone foreshore last week have found no trace of the toxin tetrodotoxin recently found in dead fish on some Auckland beaches. It is likely the fish washed up on Petone foreshore because of a natural ... More >>
Council’s AA credit rating reaffirmed
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 2:18 pm | Hutt City Council
In its report, the rating agency lists Hutt City’s key strengths as being low debt levels, solid cash operating balances, and limited exposure to risks associated with Council Control Trading Organisation ownership. More >>
Mayor welcomes decision on McCahon painting
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 1:32 pm | Hutt City Council
Mayor David Ogden has welcomed the decision by the Council’s Finance and Audit Committee to retain the Council’s ownership of Colin McCahon’s ‘Through the Wall of Death’. More >>
Pelorus Trust Fireshow set to explode!
Friday, 17 July 2009, 9:47 am | Hutt City Council
One of Hutt City’s most popular events, The Pelorus Trust Fireshow returns to light up the skies over Petone Foreshore on Saturday 18 July at 7pm Over 40,000 spectators are expected to descend on Petone Foreshore for the third annual Petone Winter Carnival. ... More >>
Keep active this winter with Lively Places
Thursday, 9 July 2009, 10:48 am | Hutt City Council
Keep active this winter with Lively Places Get moving and have fun by keeping fit this winter with the new Lively Places programme. More >>