Whether you're starting out, looking to improve performance, or planning for future growth, this page connects you with practical tools, training and local insights to help your Lower Hutt business.
Business Events and Workshops
Connect with other local businesses and build new skills through our training workshops and networking events. We are focused on supporting businesses through a programme of capability-building and business development activities to help businesses adapt to change, build resilience, and strengthen their long-term success.
Business Bites
Bite-sized snapshots of what’s happening across Lower Hutt’s business areas! They use data and insights to show how local promotions, events and other activity are influencing spending and visits to our city.
August 2026
Jackson Street’s Father’s Day promotion encouraged people to shop locally, with every purchase giving shoppers an entry into the prize draw. The results showed an increase in both discretionary spending and transactions - giving a useful picture of the promotion’s impact.
Organisations we work with
We work alongside a range of organisations that support economic development, business growth, destination promotion and community resilience across Lower Hutt.
Our partners include:
- Love Wainuiomata – supporting local businesses, events and community initiatives in Wainuiomata.
- Jackson Street Programme – promoting and enhancing Petone's retail and hospitality precinct.
- Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce – business advocacy, networking and capability development.
- WellingtonNZ – regional economic development, investment attraction, business growth and export support.
- Screen Wellington - Wellington regional film office.
- Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi partners – supporting city transformation, infrastructure delivery and business resilience.
- WREMO (Wellington Region Emergency Management Office) – business continuity and emergency preparedness support.
Promote your business
Are you a Lower Hutt business looking for promotion?
Pop Up Hutt provides opportunities for businesses to trial new ideas, activate vacant spaces and connect with customers in the Hutt city centre. Get in touch to find out more or complete this form to register your interest.
HuttValleyNZ promotes Lower Hutt as a destination, showcasing the places, experiences and businesses that give people a reason to visit, explore and spend time here.
Local businesses can register their interest in potential opportunities to be featured across Hutt Valley NZ's marketing channels, helping to increase visibility and reach new customers.
Message HuttValleyNZ's Instagram to see if your business fits the platform.
Licences and Permits
Find information about the licences, permits and approvals that may apply to your business, including:
Funding and Grants
Explore funding opportunities that may be available to support community projects, events, activation initiatives and business-related activities.
Community Funding and Grants
Contact us
Whether you are thinking about moving or expanding your business in Lower Hutt, want to participate in an activation event in the Hutt CBD or if you are after general business support then contact us at Business@huttcity.govt.nz.