This is your opportunity to have your say on some of the ways we are working to make Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt an even better place and a city where everyone thrives. Join the conversation and help shape the future.
Open Engagements
Opportunities to share your views and experiences on projects and ideas before decisions are made.
These can include online feedback, in-person events, workshops, surveys or other ways to take part. Engagements may relate to Council projects, local initiatives, or wider topics relevant to our city. They support better decision-making by bringing community perspectives into the development of ideas and options.
| Engagement | Closing |
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| There are no open engagements at the moment |
To view past engagements, click here
Open Submissions
Opportunities to provide feedback on proposals at a formal decision-making or legislative stage.
Submissions are usually part of a statutory process and contribute directly to decisions made by Council, central government, or other authorities.
These can include submissions on local plans, Government bills, or regional and national programmes such as climate change initiatives or water services. Submissions are typically written and follow a set process, allowing decision-makers to consider community views before final decisions are made.
| Submission | Closing |
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| No open submissions currently |
Traffic engineering proposals
Proposals to improve safety and movement on local streets can include changes such as new pedestrian crossings, speed humps, parking adjustments, or other traffic calming measures.
Proposals are usually developed in response to community feedback, safety concerns or technical assessments. Because they focus on improving safety, the scope for change is often limited. We consult the public to share what is being proposed, explain the reasons for the change, and understand any local impacts or considerations before decisions are finalised. People who are directly affected by a proposal are contacted directly as part of this process.
| Proposal | Closing |
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Off-street paid parking on Daly St and High St (PDF 1.13MB) | Monday 1 June |
| Marine Drive: Proposed shared path improvements (PDF 179KB) - Attachment 1 - Marine Drive Improvement Proposal (PDF 4.81MB) - Attachment 2 - Marine Drive Improvement Proposal - Sheet 1 of 2 (PDF 3.97MB) - Attachment 2 - Marine Drive Improvement Proposal - Sheet 2 of 2 (PDF 4.03MB) | Sunday 21 June |
Alcohol Licence Public Notices
Find out about recent applications for alcohol licences in Hutt City and the objections process.
Join our Hutt City Views Research Panel
Your insights can directly influence city planning, public amenities, safety measures, and more. Help us make informed decisions that reflect the needs and wants of our diverse community. Join our Citizens Panel today to be contacted about opportunities to have your say and actively build a better city for everyone.
How to join? Joining is easy and free! After a quick registration, you’ll be on your way to influencing the future of our city. To register visit hutt.city/jointhepanel.
Have any questions? Email huttcity@publicvoice.co.nz
Te Whiringa – Our Engagement Framework
Council adopted Te Whiringa – Our Engagement Framework in December 2025.
Te Whiringa sets out how Hutt City Council will improve the way we engage with our community and was developed alongside the community. The framework includes engagement principles shaped by community and endorsed by mana whenua. These principles guide how we work and act as our commitments to meaningful engagement. Te Whiringa also includes an action plan that brings the framework to life, setting clear focus areas for improvement. We are actively working on these improvements and will report progress to Council quarterly, as well as share updates with the community as we go.
Q1 Quarterly Report | January to March 2026
[Download PDF of Q1 Quarterly Report]
Contact us
Our standard opening hours at of main office (30 Laings Road) are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm but our Contact Centre team is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including public holidays.
- Telephone: +64 04 570 6666 | 0800 488 824
- Send us a message
- Office address: 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
- Write to: Hutt City Council, Private Bag 31-912, Lower Hutt 5040
- Telephone: +64 4 570 6666
- Online request for service