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A world of cultures comes to Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt is turning up the cultural heat this November, with three festivals bringing a world of food, music and colour to the city.

30 October

Council adopts Annual Report marking a year of delivery

Hutt City Council has adopted its Annual Report 2025–26, reflecting a year of investment in the city, improvements to services and preparations for major changes to local government.

13 October

Cash payments changing at neighbourhood hubs and libraries

From 2 November 2026, most Hutt City Council neighbourhood hubs and libraries will stop accepting cash payments. You’ll still be able to pay by EFTPOS.

5 October

Work to strengthen Petone Wharf set to begin

Work to preserve and strengthen much of Petone Wharf will begin this month after Hutt City Council appointed Lower Hutt contractor GK Shaw Ltd.

2 October

Te Kākano café brings community together

Te Kākano Community Café is bringing people together in Moerā, offering an affordable place to share kai, connect and feel at home.

2 October

Get ready before the ground starts shaking

A major earthquake could happen at any time. A few simple things you do now could make a big difference to how you and your whānau cope.

2 October

First marae-based laundromat 'Arohanui' opens in Wainuiomata

A simple idea on the road home from a wānanga has grown into something special at Wainuiomata Marae – a place where washing, whānau and whakapapa come together.

1 October

October brings art, adventure and family fun

The Lower Hutt Art Trail and a colourful line-up of school holiday activities are among the events bringing Lower Hutt to life this October.

30 September

Lower Hutt’s $500,000 burger boost

Lower Hutt diners devoured around $500,000 worth of Burger Wellington creations during August, serving up a welcome boost for local hospitality.

29 September

Inaugural NZ Pie Fest coming to Lower Hutt

The inaugural NZ Pie Fest is coming to Lower Hutt, with the three-day celebration of New Zealand’s iconic savoury pie taking place at Walter Nash Centre from 29–31 January 2027.

17 September

Lower Hutt residents asked to shape future choices

The views of Lower Hutt residents will help shape Hutt City Council’s financial future, as work begins on drafting the Long-Term Plan 2027-2037 and finding savings to keep rates rises as low as possible.

16 September

Hutt Half Marathon brings visitors and spending to city

Around 1200 competitors will head to Lower Hutt on Sunday 20 September for the Hutt Half Marathon and Walk, boosting local spending.

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News Items

A world of cultures comes to Lower Hutt

Council adopts Annual Report marking a year of delivery

Cash payments changing at neighbourhood hubs and libraries

Work to strengthen Petone Wharf set to begin

Te Kākano café brings community together

Get ready before the ground starts shaking

First marae-based laundromat 'Arohanui' opens in Wainuiomata

October brings art, adventure and family fun

Lower Hutt’s $500,000 burger boost

Inaugural NZ Pie Fest coming to Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt residents asked to shape future choices

Hutt Half Marathon brings visitors and spending to city