Naenae Pool demolition contractors appointed
The start of demolition of the earthquake prone Naenae Olympic Pool and Fitness suite is imminent with the appointment of a demolition contractor and quantity surveyor. Lower Hutt based demolition contractor McMahon Services NZ has been appointed to take down the 50 year old Naenae Olympic Pool building to make way for the new […]
Continue readingCommunity invited to salvage a piece of Naenae Pool history
The demolition of the old Naenae Olympic Pool is soon to get underway – pending lockdown restrictions – and Hutt City Council is inviting the community to own a piece of local history. As the Naenae Pool rebuild and redevelopment of the town centre gets underway, the project team is aiming to reuse and recycle […]
Continue readingHutt City Council confirms glass recycling services to resume
Hutt City Council has confirmed that from Monday 23 August, residents will be able to put out their glass recycling crates for collection. Last year during lockdown Hutt City Council was one of the few councils in the region to provide for glass recycling. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says he is pleased to secure […]
Continue readingHillary Court in Naenae’s centre is getting a revamp
The area in the centre of the shopping mall will be revamped with new seating, a stage, and extra power supply.
Continue readingCentral Ward by-election update
Officially the voting period for the Central Ward by-election started on Thursday 19 August 2021. NZ Post is delivering voting packs to electors from 19 August 2021 and delivery should be completed by 24 August 2021. Electors are encouraged to read the candidate profile statements in the voting pack before completing their vote and returning […]
Continue readingMajor milestone for Lower Hutt’s largest ever infrastructure project
Hutt City Council is celebrating a major milestone in the largest infrastructure project in the history of Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says the lodging of resource consent applications for the RiverLink project marks the culmination of years of project development and collaboration involving the project team, key stakeholders and the community. “This […]
Continue readingMayor honours past and present residents for their outstanding contributions
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has tonight conferred two Mayoral Citations and three Mayoral Certificates of Appreciation awards on to four local past and present residents. Dame Catherine Healy received a Mayoral Citation for Community Services. Hon Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban received a Mayoral Citation for Community Services. Dave Appleyard MNZM received a Mayoral Certificate […]
Continue readingHutt City Council publishes organisational carbon reduction plan
Hutt City Council has published the first interim carbon reduction plan for the organisation – Mahere Hukihuki Whakaiti Waro me te Manawaroa ā-Āhuarangi mō Te Kaunihera o Te Awa Kairangi Interim Carbon Reduction and Climate Resilience Plan 2021-2031. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says that in light of the latest IPCC advice which states we’re […]
Continue readingInnovative Young Minds 2021: Days 4 – 6
Following on from our last article covering the first three days of the Innovative Young Minds programme, the rest of the 2021 residential experience was equally as action-packed and engaging. Founded by Hutt City Council and Hutt City Rotary in 2017, IYM gives participants the opportunity to experience the many career and research opportunities available […]
Continue readingTaita rangatahi lead the way in recycling education
Students from Taita College partnered with Hutt City Council and advertising agency VMLY&R to create street posters promoting good recycling behaviour as part of the launch of Lower Hutt’s new rubbish and recycling service. The four students were asked to create concepts that would resonate with young Lower Hutt residents, and help inspire better household […]
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