Future 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 […]
Continue readingLower Hutt’s first dog park opens to public
This morning Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry officially opened the Les Dalton Dog Park to the public, and was joined by a contingent of about 500 people and their dogs for the city’s first Dog Day Out. Campbell Barry said the opening of the dog park has been a long time coming for the city’s […]
Continue readingDays Bay Wharf is back and better than ever
A two-year refurbishment of Days Bay Wharf that will extend its life for at least another 50 years is now complete.
Continue readingCome along to Lower Hutt’s Dog Day Out!
This Saturday the much-anticipated Les Dalton Dog Park will be officially open to the public, and Hutt City Council is marking the occasion with a Dog Day Out – an open invite to the public and their dogs to check out the park, and grab some treats. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry will preside over […]
Continue readingDays Bay Wharf is is back and better than ever
A two-year refurbishment of Days Bay Wharf that will extend its life for at least another 50 years is now complete. A celebration to mark the completion of the work will be held at the wharf this Friday 7 May from 11am. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says the wharf has been a feature of […]
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