Local partnership tackles housing crisis
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 Urban Plus Limited. The name, gifted by Te Āti Awa, was announced by Hon Meka Whaitiri at a dawn […]
Continue readingPaving the way with smokefree messaging
We’re trying something new with how we communicate smokefree and vapefree spaces and places across the city. In the lead up to World Smokefree Day on 31 May you will see the new ‘proud to be smokefree’ pavement stickers being rolled out across suburban centres in Lower Hutt. Smokefree and vapefree suburban centres are one […]
Continue readingNaenae Pool rebuild design team appointed
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has announced the appointment of an experienced design team to work with Council and the community on the rebuild of Naenae Pool. “Architecture HDT Ltd has been selected to provide the design services for the Naenae Pool project, and bring to life the vision of our community,” Campbell Barry says. […]
Continue readingHutt City Council to apply to become Living Wage Accredited Employer
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 Living Wage journey – after it resolved to pay directly employed workers the Living Wage back […]
Continue readingFuture brighter for Eastbourne’s banded dotterels
The future of Eastbourne’s tūturiwhatu (banded dotterels) is looking a little brighter thanks to a partnership between community groups, local residents and Hutt City Council. Mainland Island Restoration Operation (MIRO), the Eastbourne community, Eastbourne Community Board and council have worked together to protect the dotterel breeding site, which had been plagued by raiding cats. MIRO […]
Continue readingStudent science and tech competition gains momentum
More than 80 teams of students across the Wellington region will pit their science, technology and mathematical skills against each other in the annual STEMM Student Challenge tomorrow. The STEMM (Science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing) Student Challenge 2021 is on tomorrow Wednesday 19 May and Thursday 20 May at the Lower Hutt Town Hall. […]
Continue readingReducing the region’s plastic waste – One Tag at a time
Plastic dog tags are set to become a thing of the past in Wellington City and Lower Hutt, following the introduction of the One Tag for this year’s dog registrations. The One Tag is a metal tag designed to last a dog’s lifetime. Dog owners will still need to pay their annual registration fees, but […]
Continue readingCouncil confirms prices for new kerbside rubbish and recycling service
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 in the cost of the 80L rubbish bin for low waste users. The […]
Continue readingPhysical activity and wellbeing collide
Fraser Park Sportsville’s ‘Journeys’ programme is creating a new pitstop on the sporting pathway. The project enables local young people to develop their confidence and competence before committing to formal participation. Delivered in collaboration with the Hutt City Council’s Active in the Hutt team and the Wellington Boys and Girls Institute (BGI), Journeys is empowering […]
Continue readingLet’s Talk Transport: Hutt City Council invites community feedback on transport experience across Lower Hutt
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, which will set out a vision and roadmap for the future […]
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