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Press releases, news stories, media releases from the Mayor and all the latest news from Hutt City Council.

Wairarapa seeks independence from Wellington

Strong community demand for Wairarapa to be left out of any Wellington regional super city scheme has resulted in an application to form a new separate unitary authority being filed with the Local Gov ...

Joint Media Release from Hutt City and Upper Hutt City Councils

Hutt Valley’s two city councils will ask residents for their views on the future of regional governance in a combined consultation beginning on Tuesday 28 May.

Violence in community not tolerated

Violence in our community is not tolerated nor condoned, says community leaders committed to reducing crime in Lower Hutt.

Help shape sustainability

Hutt City Council is reviewing and updating its Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

Inspection of pipeline started

Work to inspect our city’s main outfall pipeline (MOP) started.

School holiday fun in Naenae

During the recent school holidays, Hutt City Council joined with Team Naenae and The Naenae Neighbourhood Police Team to provide a variety of activities at the Naenae basketball court.

New times for JPs at the Libraries

The Hutt Valley Justice of the Peace Association runs monthly clinics at seven of our Libraries.

Our Hutt City champion

For Harbour View local Jennie Mackie it’s the sense of community she loves about Hutt City.

New access road and homes

Developing greenfield land in northern Wainuiomata would secure a prosperous future during the next 20 years for the whole of Hutt City, Councillor Ken Laban believes.

Deeper Patterns

Deeper Patterns is council’s next About Space project. About Space aims to take vacant shops in the CBD and temporarily transport them into creative spaces.

Family -friendly makeover for Lions Park toilets

Lions Park is now home to the latest public toilet technology with automatic flushing, touch-free locking and highsheen surfaces.

Community action earns appreciation

Jumping into the sea at the Hikoikoi end of Petone Beach to assist a swimmer in distress resulted in a Certificate of Appreciation being presented to Susan Muszalski by Mayor Ray Wallace.

Sewage pumping station overflow

Due to the extreme rainfall on Monday 6 May, sewage from the Hinemoa Street sewage pumping station overflowed into the Waiwhetu Stream at Hinemoa Street (a consented discharge).

Water meters for commercial users only

Hutt City Council’s programme to upgrade commercial water meters only affects commercial water users, the council’s infrastructure general manager Bruce Sherlock has emphasised.

Seaview Marina Walkway opening by Mayor

A new walkway at the Seaview marina with seating and a BBQ area is proving popular with visitors to the marina, says Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace who opened the section of pathway this month (7 May). ...

Inspection of pipeline starts next week

Hutt Valley’s main outfall pipeline (MOP) will be temporarily shut down from next week (13 May) to allow an inspection to take place.

Connex is back for Term 2

Hutt City Council’s popular free sport and recreation initiative for 16 to 20 year olds is heading indoors during Term 2.

Winner touches down

Wallace Wai Hoe Yap was the winner of our Bring Your Home competition and this weekend he arrives in Hutt City after winning a return airfare from his home country Malaysia, courtesy of the Hutt News.

Safe City Ambassadors' new look

The Safe City Ambassadors’ new uniform has just been rolled out and it carries the Hutt City colours of teal and green.

Inspection of pipeline most advanced yet

After more than 50 years, Hutt City’s main outfall pipeline (MOP) is still going strong thanks to a regular inspection and maintenance programme.