4 December Hundreds welcome the opening of Te Ngaengae at dawn ceremony The beautiful sound of waiata ā-ringa sung by local tamariki filled the early morning silence in Naenae today as part of the blessing ceremony for the new Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness.
22 November Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness achieves sustainability first Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness, a new community facility in Lower Hutt, is New Zealand’s first aquatic facility to be awarded a prestigious sustainability rating.
21 November Hutt City Council adopts new approach to deliver key infrastructure projects Hutt City Council has made a strategic decision to change its approach to delivering key projects within Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink) programme, stepping away from the existing Alliance delivery model.
20 November Swim City turns 35 as Lower Hutt dives into a new era for its swimming pools In 1989, Swim City was a new initiative offering swimming lessons in Lower Hutt’s public pools. Fast forward 35 years and it’s still leaving other swim programmes in its wake.
19 November Accessibility for all at Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness is designed for universal access, so everyone can access its fun features – regardless of their abilities.
11 November Youngsters give input into the future of Moerā Reserve A group of five Lower Hutt youngsters, with a combined age of 29, were amongst those who provided feedback on what they think should be included in a revamped Moerā Reserve.
31 October Update on Ricoh Sports Centre Update on the procurement process to find a new operator for the Ricoh Sports Centre at Fraser Park.
15 October Sustainability ripples through the design of Te Ngaengae pool Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness aims to be New Zealand’s most sustainable pool when it opens in early December, through massively reduced carbon emissions and lower energy use.
14 October Scenic walking spots for you and your four-legged friend With the warmer weather welcoming us, it’s the perfect time to explore and appreciate the stunning nature that surrounds Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.
11 October New Moerā Neighbourhood Hub finds its community niche Less construction waste, a super-fast build and a future-proofed building are all features of the new Moerā Neighbourhood Hub being built inside a Petone factory.
3 October Information on Ricoh Sports Centre operations from 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2024 On 30 September 2024 the lease to Fraser Park Sportsville Inc (FPS) will end and the building will revert back to Hutt City Council, as the owner of the building, to manage.
3 October Seaview’s Noho not sitting on its laurels as it takes its chairs to the world Award-winning chairs from Seaview-based brand Noho, designed by Formway, have patrons feeling ultra comfy at the new Te Mako Naenae Community Centre.