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Planning for the future – Council adopts new Sustainable Growth Strategy

A new strategy guiding how we want our city to accommodate population and economic growth over the next 30 years has been given the green light.

4 June

Young artists lead the pack in Council’s dog registration campaign

The city’s youngest creatives are taking centre stage in Hutt City Council’s 2025 dog registration campaign, with their artwork set to feature across the city.

30 May

Hutt City Council considers non-binding referendum question on exploring council amalgamation

Hutt City Council is considering adding a non-binding referendum question to this year’s local election ballot, asking whether the community supports exploring regional amalgamation.

29 May

New data dashboard sheds light on homelessness

Hutt City Council has today launched the Homelessness and Housing Dashboard to help better understand homelessness in the city.

27 May

Sounds by the Awa in Lower Hutt to celebrate NZ Music Month

Local artists will be the stars of the show in Sounds by the Awa – the first outdoor concert organised by Hutt City Council to specifically celebrate NZ Music Month.

26 May

Wainuiomata’s Hugh Sinclair Park set for transformation

Hutt City Council has unveiled a preliminary masterplan to improve Hugh Sinclair Park and wants to hear what the public has to say about it.

20 May

Bringing two critically endangered native plants back from the brink

Hutt City Council is playing a key role in bringing two of Aotearoa’s rarest native plant species back from the brink of extinction.

18 May

Severe weather impacts

The severe weather has impacted areas around Lower Hutt.

16 May

Next steps for Petone Wharf

Hutt City Council has today agreed to progress with a project to restore and reopen a section of the iconic Petone Wharf.

8 May

AI driving safety changes at Tupua Horo Nuku

Innovative AI technology is making Hutt City Council’s Tupua Horo Nuku seawall and shared path worksite safer for workers, pedestrians and motorists.

8 May

Government Funding Secured for Ava Rail Footbridge Replacement

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry is welcoming confirmation the Government will co-fund the replacement of Ava Rail pedestrian footbridge, saying it’s “a great win for our community.”

7 May

Metal Art shapes Lower Hutt for more than three decades

For the past 35 years fabrication experts Metal Art have brought their signature craftsmanship to the heart of Lower Hutt with its range of custom-designed street furniture

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