Naenae pool plans unveiled
Draft design plans for Naenae’s new Pool and Fitness Centre and been unveiled, giving locals their first opportunity to see what the new $68 million facility will look like. The scope for the design was shaped by three months of community engagement, with a Community Advisory Group involved throughout the project. Mayor Campbell Barry says […]
Continue readingNaenae 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 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 readingCouncil and Kōkiri marae team up to deliver social services in Naenae town centre
A partnership between Hutt City Council and Kōkiri Marae will see essential community services delivered to the Naenae community from a new base in the town centre. Kōkiri Marae provides social services with a holistic approach encompassing education, health initiatives, cultural values, and aspirations. From June, Kōkiri Marae will operate from a Naenae base, adjoined […]
Continue readingCall out for Give It A Go workshop proposals
We are calling for proposals to facilitate creative workshops in Naenae. This will follow up the popular Give It A Go series from last year. People are keen for dance, drawing, music, drumming, fibre arts, and more! PROPOSALS DUE: FRIDAY 26 FEB 2021 We’re looking for visual artists, musicians, dance tutors and fibre artists to […]
Continue readingCouncil adopts transparent and robust financial approach for rebuild of Naenae Pool
Hutt City Council has today released updated information about the rebuild of Naenae Pool, which reflects the cost of rebuilding the closed facility in the current market. The information was commissioned by the Naenae Project Board and prepared by AECOM, who are providing overall project management services for the rebuild project. It outlines the cost […]
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 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 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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