Play Streets a massive hit across Lower Hutt
Our local neighbourhoods have been a hive of activity as Play Streets take off across Lower Hutt. Three Play Streets have ignited fun and connectedness over the past couple of months as residents take back their quiet streets and play right outside their front door.
Continue readingWork begins on much-anticipated dog park
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry and Wainuiomata Ward Councillor Keri Brown turned the first sod today to mark the start of work on the Wainuiomata dog park. Campbell Barry says he is delighted to see work starting on the park, and is looking forward to seeing dog owners from across the city using the space […]
Continue readingCool off with ‘Cool As’ drink challenge
It is going to be another hot summer in 2021, let Cool As Challenge™ 2021 keep you cool in Lower Hutt. Visitors to the city centre will be able to cool off from the summer heat when New Zealand’s only cold drink challenge kicks off from 14 January until the end of the month.
Continue readingNew community pop up space opens in Naenae
A new pop-up community space has opened in a shop in Hillary Court as work continues to revitalise Naenae’s town centre. The Coco Pop Up is a space where people can meet, collaborate and share their skills and work with the community. It’s already in high demand and is hosting weaving and clay workshops, as […]
Continue readingMayor encourages residents to explore Lower Hutt over summer
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry is encouraging everyone in Lower Hutt to get out and explore the city over summer! From cycling up the Hutt River Trail to visiting one of the 60+ eateries on Jackson Street, Mayor Barry says there’s something to do for everyone in the Hutt over summer. “Lower Hutt has a […]
Continue readingNaenae Projects Community Advisory Group
Could you be the voice of your community? We’re forming a Community Advisory Group (CAG) to be involved in the new Naenae Pool project and other town centre development. We’re looking for 10 – 12 people who can represent our amazing, diverse, Naenae community and connect back to the groups they represent. You’ll be involved in meetings and workshops at key points of […]
Continue readingMilestone for Naenae Pool project with AECOM confirmed as key partner
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has welcomed a key milestone in the project to rebuild Naenae Pool, with the appointment of AECOM to provide Project Management Services.
Continue readingThe Big Read returns this summer!
Hutt City Libraries’ FREE summer challenges are back again from 1 December.
Continue readingChristmas on High is beginning!
Christmas has come to High Street, Lower Hutt. From now until Christmas day come and visit the Southend of Lower Hutt where an abundance of Christmas trees will be on display in shop windows, feature in an art exhibition and be out on the street. The Hutt Valley has always been known for Christmas lights, […]
Continue readingPikitia Pakitara, a mural for Naenae Community.
In September a Community Panel selected Greta Menzies mural design for the old Coin saver wall which is now part of Da Deals. In response to feedback from the community a local emerging artist Tangi Kopu was brought in to collaborate on the project, with Tangi’s role being to ensure a Maori element is weaved […]
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