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Who We Are
The Business and Economy team at Hutt City Council supports local businesses with resources, opportunities, and promotional platforms to help you thrive in the Hutt Valley. By working with businesses, industry groups, and regional partners, our mission is to create a supportive environment for economic growth, innovation and wellbeing.
HCC funds currently available to businesses:
HuttValleyNZ social media platform
- Are you a Lower Hutt business looking for promotion? Complete this form to be considered for a feature on Hutt Valley NZ's Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Here are some of our key partners who offer comprehensive, specialised support to local business:
WellingtonNZ
Economic development agency for the Greater Wellington region, managing the Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) to support business growth. Learn more here.
Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Offers expert local business advice, guidance, training and networking. Learn more here.
Jackson Street Programme
Promotes Jackson Street and Petone and supports businesses through economic revitalisation. Learn more here.
South End Business Group
Promotes business and activities in Lower Hutt’s CBD. Learn more here.
We gather and report on economic data to help the council and businesses understand local economic conditions. You can check out:
- The latest Infometrics Quarterly Interactive Report online, including data on the local economy, such as building consents, employment, job advertising, and EFTPOS data.
- The Infometrics Annual Economic Profile for Lower Hutt online tool, detailing types of businesses, job creation, specific sectors, and productivity.
- The Regional Economic Activity web tool published by MBIE, provides indicators on housing, workforce, education, populations, income, and GDP.
- A regular Business Confidence Survey, checking the pulse of Hutt Valley business owners, collated by the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. You can reach out to our Business and Economy team at business@huttcity.govt.nz .