Public notices
New Zealand legislation mandates local governments to issue various public notices to ensure transparency and community participation. These public notices cover key aspects of local governance and allow the public to engage in decision-making processes.
As Hutt News is no longer delivered to every households in Upper Hutt, we have made the decision to publish some of these public notices here on this page from 1 November 2024. This is to ensure that our community stays informed and involved.
Public notices for Local Authority Elections
Please find below the public notices relevant to the upcoming local authority elections on 11 October. For more information on local elections, please visit: https://www.upperhutt.govt.nz/Council/Elections
Public notices for alcohol licenses
When applying for an alcohol licence, the applicant must let the public know they intend to sell alcohol at their business.
Alcohol licence applications must give the public notice of their application, this can be done online via our website for 10 days.
NOTE: If you are renewing your application and your premises have a very low or low fees category (e.g. certain restaurants), you only need to advertise once in the newspaper.
A copy of Public Notice must also be displayed on the premises in accordance with the declaration that was completed with the application. It must be displayed for at least 10 working days after a copy of that Public Notice is first published online.
The notice must be given in compliance with section 36 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Regulations 2013.
These public notices will have the title "Public Notice, Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012".
Starting from 1 November 2024, all alcohol licence applications will be published on our website to ensure that our community has full transparency and is kept informed.
Information on how to submit objections to alcohol license application can be found in each of the public notices for alcohol licenses listed below.
All current public notices