Cool 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 […]
Continue readingHutt City Council establishes Climate Change and Sustainability Committee
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has announced that Hutt City Council has established a new Climate Change and Sustainability Committee. “Caring for and protecting our environment will be a key priority for our upcoming ten-year plan. The new committee will have oversight to make sure Council meets its commitments, and delivers on the community’s expectations,” […]
Continue readingHutt City Council approves community plan to reinvigorate Naenae’s town centre
Today Hutt City Council has given the green light to the Naenae Town Centre Spatial Plan. This is a significant step forward in the rejuvenation of Naenae and will complement the construction of the new Naenae Pool which is planned to start in the second half of next year.
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