22 February Iconic Trans-Tasman artists to showcase at The Dowse The Dowse Art Museum is delighted to showcase a significant exhibition charting the multidisciplinary practice of internationally renowned contemporary Australian artist Nell.
21 February Sod turned on stronger Te Awa Kairangi flood defences Ground has been broken on major upgrades to Lower Hutt’s flood defences at a ceremonial sod turning for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi - Delivering RiverLink.
20 February Lower-emissions funding gets the green light Hutt City Council is now offering up to 50% co-funding for projects that will reduce carbon emissions in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt.
20 February Hutt City Council commits to big investment in water Hutt City Council has today agreed to continue its significant investment in water infrastructure and transport in its draft 10-year plan which will go out for community consultation in April.
9 February Eight picture-perfect places to pop the question this Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is nearly here and you’re thinking about asking your loved one the BIG question? But where is the best spot to propose... Check out our list of picture-perfect places to pop the question in Lower Hutt.
2 February Earthquake prone building notice issued for Clock Tower block at Hutt Hospital We have notified Te Whatu Ora Health NZ that we have determined that the Clock Tower block at Hutt Hospital is earthquake prone under section 133AK of the Building Act 2004.
24 January Ensuring new buildings can withstand liquefaction effects Changes to Acceptable Solution B1/AS1, preventing it from being used on liquefaction-prone ground, come into effect on 29 November 2021.
12 January Critical Hutt Valley stopbank work starting this summer Critical flood protection work, part of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi - Delivering RiverLink (Te Awa Kairangi) project, will get underway this summer.
3 January Seaview Treatment Plant biofilter replacement completed ahead of schedule Wellington Water advises that the biofilter media replacement works at the Seaview Treatment Plant have been completed ahead of schedule.
21 December Lets get moving! Lower Hutt walks With warmer weather walking through the door, spending time outdoors starts to become more inviting. Check out our list of walking tracks below and be ready to tick each one off this summer.
21 December Hutt City Council approves new waste plan Hutt City Council has approved the WMMP, a plan to transition our city and the Wellington region to a circular economy over the next six years and beyond.
21 December Two garages red-stickered after damaging storm, Petone Rec Grandstand work brought forward Hutt City Council has completed an assessment of all buildings affected by the damaging wind of 12 December and found two which cannot be inhabited.