Submissions by council

From time-to-time Hutt City Council will provide submissions to have a say and to influence the laws and regulations passed by Parliament. There are also opportunities to provide views on external reforms, studies, and projects that are taking place at regional and national level such as on Climate Change and Three Waters .

Below are submissions your Council has provided on topics that affect our communities.

2022-2023 Submissions

Second Emissions Reduction Plan (Climate Change Commission)

Greater Wellington Regional Council submitted a joint response on from the Councils in the Wellington region regarding the Second Emissions Reduction Plan in June 2023.

Read the submission (PDF 191KB)

More information: Consultation: Draft advice on the second emissions reduction plan (2026-2030) - He Pou a Rangi

Waka Kotahi - Bilingual Cities

Waka Kotahi sought feedback on bilingual traffic signs.

Read our submission (PDF 174KB).

More information: He Tohu Huarahi Māori bilingual traffic signs consultation | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Review into the Future for Local Government

Hutt City Council submitted on the Review into the Future for Local Government in February 2023.

Read our submission cover letter (PDF 158KB) and our full submission (PDF 544KB).

More information: Review into the Future for Local Government

Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment

Hutt City Council submitted on the proposed amendment to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act in February 2023.

Read our submission (PDF 173KB)

More information: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill - New Zealand Parliament

Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Bill

Hutt City Council submitted on the proposed amendment to the Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Bill  in February 2023.

Read our submission (PDF 273KB)

Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region

Hutt City Council submitted on the proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region

Read our submission (PDF 273KB)

Water Services Entities Bill (Three Waters)

Hutt City Council submitted on the Water Services Entities Bill (Three Waters) in July 2022.

Read our submission (PDF 559KB)

More information: Water Services Entities Bill - New Zealand Parliament

Earlier Submissions