Upper Hutt supports Government's pause to local government reform Published on 24 September 2026 Upper Hutt City Council supports the Government’s decision today to defer next steps for local government reform in the short term. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community ideas spark action on waste minimisation Published on 28 August 2026 Upper Hutt City Council has funded 13 local projects through its first round of public Waste Minimisation Grants, supporting practical community ideas to reduce waste, improve resource recovery and contribute to the local economy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upper Hutt City Council votes to establish Māori ward Published on 27 August 2026 Upper Hutt City Council has voted to establish a Māori ward from the 2028 local elections. Council made the decision at its meeting on Wednesday 26 August as part of its 2026 Representation Review. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upper Hutt City Council appoints new Chief Executive Published on 10 August 2026 Councillors last week confirmed the appointment of Kate Thomson, currently Acting Chief Executive and council’s Group Manager Corporate Services since 2021. She will take up the new role on 31 August. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upper Hutt City Council opts out of Head Start proposal Published on 06 August 2026 Upper Hutt City Council has resolved not to be part of the Wellington region’s Head Start proposal for local government reform. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upper Hutt community approach amalgamation conversation with caution Published on 30 June 2026 Upper Hutt residents want their city's interests represented in regional discussions about potential amalgamation. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Variable speed limits coming to Upper Hutt schools on 1 July Published on 18 June 2026 Variable speed limits will be introduced outside schools across Upper Hutt from 1 July 2026. Find out why the changes are happening and what they mean for drivers. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Media Releases, Public Notices
Upper Hutt residents invited to have say on local government reform Published on 02 June 2026 Upper Hutt City Council is inviting residents to share their views on the future shape of local government in the Wellington region as part of a Government-led reform process. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upper Hutt Libraries set to join regional SMART network Published on 21 May 2026 From 26 May 2026, Upper Hutt Libraries members will be able to borrow, reserve, and enjoy more than 600,000 items from SMART branches across the region. Tagged as: , Libraries, Media Releases, New Services & Resources