Reminder to ratepayers to plan ahead and avoid penalties Published on 08 July 2025 As the new rating year begins, Council is reminding ratepayers that there are a number of ways to manage rates payments. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Upper Hutt City Council’s Pre-Election Report 2025 now available Published on 04 July 2025 Upper Hutt City Council Chief Executive, Geoff Swainson, released his Pre-Election Report for the 2025 Local Government elections today. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts
Creative Communities Scheme opens for funding applications Published on 25 June 2025 The first round of the 2025/26 Creative Communities Scheme is open for arts and culture funding until 31 July 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture
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