Over 400 native trees planted for Arbor Day at Barton’s Bush Published on 09 June 2025 Council staff and our community planted more than 400 native trees at Barton’s Bush on Arbor Day. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Environment, Events & Activities
Compost Month – Wrap-Up and What’s Next Published on 05 June 2025 A big thank you to everyone who took part in Compost Month. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Matariki Puanga: Sharing knowledge under the stars Published on 04 June 2025 As the stars rise and winter begins to settle in, the people of Aotearoa turn their gaze skyward. In Upper Hutt, the bright star Puanga appears on the eastern horizon just before dawn, marking the start of the Māori New Year and the season of Matariki. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Winter Ready: Warmer Kiwi Homes Published on 03 June 2025 Winter is here and so is the chance to make your home warmer, drier, and more energy efficient. This June, we’re teaming up with EECA to bring you a free local event focused on comfort, affordability, and sustainability at home. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Karakia Marks Beginning of Akatārawa Cemetery Expansion Project Published on 30 May 2025 Yesterday morning, a Karakia took place at Akatārawa Cemetery to officially mark the start of Phase One in a three-phase expansion project. The ceremony was led by Tautoko Ratu (Te Ātiawa/N.Toa Rangatira) Kaitakawaenga Kaupapa Māori for Upper Hutt City Council. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Waste to Worth: Good Carbon Farm Expands for a Greener Future Published on 28 May 2025 In 2023, The Good Carbon Farm captured local attention with its innovative sustainability project in Upper Hutt, funded in part by the Sustainable Stimulus Grant (SSG). Today, that modest initiative is gaining momentum, turning forestry waste into climate-positive solutions and laying the groundwork for long-term environmental impact. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Stay Swag, Get your Tag Published on 21 May 2025 Thinking of owning a dog or do you have one already? Did you know that all dogs from the age of three months need to be registered? Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Hundreds of Students Gear Up for Safer Roads with RYDA Program Published on 20 May 2025 More than 300 students and their parents came together at Te Kupenga o Rongomai on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May to take part in the RYDA road safety program—an interactive, nationwide initiative that empowers young people to become safe, responsible drivers and passengers. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Media coverage regarding Extraordinary Council Meeting on 14 May Published on 15 May 2025 There has been recent media coverage regarding a public excluded agenda item at the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts