Central 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 […]
Continue readingMayor cuts ribbon on initial stage of the Beltway Cycleway
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has today officially opened the first stage of the much-anticipated Beltway Cycleway, saying that it is a key part of the city’s critical cycling infrastructure, and the completion of stage 1 is a major milestone for active transport and micromobility in Lower Hutt. “The Beltway Cycleway provides a safe cycling […]
Continue readingInnovative Young Minds 2021: Days 1 – 3
Innovative Young Minds’ six-day residential programme ran last week (12 – 16 July) and 39 young women in Year 11 and 12 from high schools around the Greater Women Region took part. Founded by Hutt City Council and Hutt City Rotary in 2017 and funded by local Rotary Clubs, businesses and organisations including Hutt City […]
Continue readingLocal businesses encouraged to be part of Naenae Pool build
Local Hutt Valley businesses are encouraged to express interest in being part of the Naenae Pool rebuild, to benefit from a slice of up to $68 million being invested in the project. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says investing to rebuild the Naenae Pool will not only deliver a new community asset, but also provide […]
Continue readingEncouraging creative play in schools
