Fence First, Fun Follows Published on 25 November 2025 This campaign reminds pool owners to prioritise safety by making sure their pools are properly fenced before the fun begins. Pool barriers are an essential safety measure, helping prevent unsupervised access by children under five and reducing the risk of drowning. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Red Wind and Orange Rain Warnings Issued for Upper Hutt Published on 23 October 2025 MetService has issued strong wind and heavy rain warnings for Upper Hutt and the wider region. Our response team supported the community and is now out cleaning up. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Community Safety, Emergency Management
Upper Hutt’s Emergency Operations Centre Ready to Respond Published on 11 November 2024 Rotary Lounge which was Upper Hutt’s Emergency Operations Centre was activated last Thursday morning to respond to a region-wide emergency exercise, simulating a magnitude 8.2 earthquake along the Alpine Fault. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Consultation: Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Buildings Policy Published on 27 September 2024 We’ve recently reviewed our Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Building Policy and would like your feedback on what we’re proposing. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Consultation & Surveys, Community Safety, Emergency Management, Local Bylaws & Policies, Media Releases, Public Notices
A Message from Mayor Guppy Published on 15 May 2024 It’s been a big few months in Upper Hutt with some important events and activities happening across the city. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Better Digital Futures Courses for Seniors 2024 Published on 21 February 2024 From navigating apps to staying safe online, empower yourself with essential digital skills. Limited spots available. Register now! Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, , Health & Lifestyle, Programmes
Overhanging vegetation Published on 03 November 2023 From 6 November we will start assessing properties and notifying landowners with overhanging vegetation. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Improving Upper Hutt's transport network Published on 22 May 2023 We’re working on a strategy to continue developing Upper Hutt’s transport network which includes our roading network, freight, active transport, shared pathways, accessibility, and resilience. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Consultation & Surveys, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Local Plans, Strategies & Reports
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