Local Elections 2025: voting is now open

Voting closes at 12 noon on 11 October.

If you’re enrolled, your papers will arrive in your letterbox between 9 and 22 September. If you haven’t received them by 22 September, or if you’re eligible for a special vote, please email our Deputy Electoral Officer before 10 October.

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Please trim your plants to help keep footpaths clear and safe for pedestrians. Regular trimming also makes it easier for vehicles to move freely on the roads and access properties without the risk of damage from low-hanging branches.

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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

Council seeking Expressions of Interest for Fergusson Drive land

Published on 24 September 2024

Upper Hutt City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for short-term commercial opportunities at 821 Fergusson Drive.

Tagged as: , Local Bylaws & Policies

Revocation of Recreation Reserve (63 Black Beech Street)

Published on 24 September 2024

Upper Hutt City Council is proposing to partially revoke the reserve status of part of the recreation reserve adjacent to 63 Black Beech Street, Birchville, Upper Hutt. The section that connects Black Beech Street to the Hutt River Trail will be unaffected.

Tagged as: , Local Bylaws & Policies

Representation arrangements adopted for 2025 local elections

Published on 08 August 2024

On 7 August 2024, Upper Hutt City Council met to consider options relating to the representation arrangements that will apply for the 11 October 2025 local government elections.

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Representation Review Join in the conversation

Published on 01 March 2024

Have your say on who’s representing you in council because your views matter. Embarking on a crucial Representation Review, every six years we look into how the community is represented.
Ensuring our city's communities receive fair and effective representation. Any approved changes will impact the 2025 council elections.

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Speed limits to be lowered on Upper Hutt roads

Published on 04 December 2023

Following public consultation on the Interim Speed Management plan (ISMP) earlier this year, the lowering of speed limits on three roads have been approved.

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Public Notification of Proposed Plan Change 50 to the Upper Hutt City

Published on 16 October 2023

We’re asking the community to review the proposed changes and to make a submission on the specific provisions of Plan Change 50 – rural review.

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Māori Wards

Published on 01 September 2023

To achieve fair and effective representation at Upper Hutt City Council, we’d like your views on whether a Māori ward should be established. This initiative is part of a wider Representation Review that takes place every six years.

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