MPI Food Levy effective 1 July 2025

Annual food business levy takes effect from 1 July 2025. Read for more information about this levy.

Local Elections opens 9 September 2025

Local elections opens for voting on 9 September and closes at 12 noon on 11 October 2025. To vote, you must be enrolled so that you will receive your voting papers in your letterbox. If you would like to stand as a candidate, please note that all nominations must be submitted before 12 noon on 1 August 2025.

Find out more about local elections

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Welcoming Communities

Welcoming Communities is a programme led by Immigration New Zealand in partnership with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and the Human Rights Commission.

About Welcoming Communities

The Welcoming Communities programme will help Upper Hutt create inclusive and safe neighbourhoods, foster a sense of place and belonging for our diverse population and build culturally rich and connected communities.

Useful information for newcomers

If you are new to Upper Hutt or New Zealand, here is a list of useful information.

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