When the stars return: celebrating Matariki and Puanga in Upper Hutt Published on 16 June 2026 Celebrate Matariki and Puanga in Upper Hutt with a season of reflection, storytelling, cultural learning, and community connection under the winter stars. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration
Whirinaki Whare Taonga is seeking trustees Published on 24 March 2026 We are looking to fill three voluntary trustee positions at the Whirinaki Whare Taonga Trust. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture
Seeking community representatives for the CCS Assessment Panel Published on 21 January 2026 We are looking for two new members to join our Creative Communities Scheme Assessment Panel. Applications close on 18 February 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture
New nature mural celebrates Upper Hutt's diverse cultural roots Published on 15 August 2025 Our city's newest mural is a colourful, bright celebration of the many people who call Upper Hutt home and our shared appreciation of the valley's unique nature. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Community benefits from another three years of Whirinaki Whare Taonga Published on 27 June 2024 New three-year Deed of Lease and Management Agreement between Upper Hutt City Council and the Whirinaki Trust signed. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
The 2024 Community Calendar Published on 08 December 2023 The Community Calendar is back again for 2024. Featuring student's work from schools all around Upper Hutt. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Ki Uta app launch Published on 11 September 2023 Ki Uta is an app that offers you some tools in te ao Māori, this app also acts as a resource for learning the Māori language as well as an information site for learning the history and traditions that exist alongside it. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Celebrating our volunteers Published on 21 August 2023 The spirit of volunteerism and community dedication took centerstage at Whirinaki Whare Taonga last Tuesday night at the joint awards night for Upper Hutt Civic Awards and Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Tell us what matters to you | Let’s talk 10. Published on 31 March 2023 We’ve started planning for the review of our 10 year plan and like last time, we want to hear your thoughts right at the start. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Aquatics, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Consultation & Surveys, Community Safety, Emergency Management, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs, Libraries, Local Bylaws & Policies, Local Plans, Strategies & Reports