Upper Hutt Flood Hazard Modelling

Wellington Water, in collaboration with Greater Wellington Regional Council, is updating flood hazard models for Upper Hutt to inform future urban planning and infrastructure investment.

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Holiday hours

Council offices close from midday 24 December and reopen 5 January.
+ Essential services will continue. For urgent issues, call 04-527 2169.
+ Cut-off dates are in place for LGOIMAs, LIMs, consents, and alcohol licensing applications.
+ Check with your rubbish provider for bin collection dates.
+ Visit Upper Hutt Libraries and H2O Xtream websites for holiday hours.

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Roading and safety works (updated 1 December 2025)

+ Fergusson Drive: Road surface repairs until 20 Dec. Expect lane diversions, stop/go traffic, and some bus stop changes.
+ Hikurangi Street: Civil works for housing development until 19 Dec. Traffic management in place.
+ Stream Grove pedestrian crossing closed for track works: 27 Dec–11 Jan, 6am–6pm.
+ Gloucester St & Whitemans Valley Rd: Pre-seal repair works underway.

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Our policies and bylaws

Discover how Upper Hutt City Council sets the vision and rules for our city.

This page brings together all our policies and bylaws, from service delivery and community wellbeing to regulatory standards and infrastructure funding.

If you have any questions about our policies and bylaws, please email us or phone 04 527 2169

Council Policies

Our Council policies guide big decisions that affect our community. Set by elected members, they reflect public input and align with Council’s long-term goals. Read them here.

Operational Policies

These policies guide Council staff in daily operations, ensuring consistent service delivery, resource management, and alignment with Council’s overall strategies and policies. Read them here.

Bylaws (Ture ā-Rohe)

Bylaws are local rules made by Council to keep our city safe, healthy, and respectful. Made under the Local Government Act, bylaws follow a set process and must meet a clear community need. Read them here.

Current consultations

Prevention of Nuisance from Fires and Smoke Bylaw

Ongoing consultation

Prevention of Nuisance from Fires and Smoke Bylaw Review and Proposed Updates Council is reviewing its Prevention of Nuisance from Fires and Smoke Bylaw, and we need your feedback. This review is required under the Local Government Act 2002, and we’re also proposing two updates to make the bylaw clearer and more transparent. Your views will help Council decide whether t...

Playground upgrades in progress

Ongoing consultation

PLAYGROUND UPGRADES IN PROGRESS Playground upgrades can enhance play opportunities, improve safety, and create more engaging spaces for children, young people, and their families. When we renew playgrounds, we do our best to keep them accessible, fun, and varied, ensuring they cater for a wide range of abilities and meet the needs of the community. We have set budgets for e...

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