Variable speed limit coming to Upper Hutt schools from 1 July

Drivers in Upper Hutt will soon see variable speed limits of 30km/h introduced outside 19 schools as part of a mandatory national road safety.

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Water services - Important information

Our water services are changing. Tiaki Wai is the new organisation that will deliver water services across Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington from 1 July 2026.

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Our policies and bylaws

Discover how Upper Hutt City Council sets the vision and rules for our city.

This page brings together all our policies and bylaws, from service delivery and community wellbeing to regulatory standards and infrastructure funding.

If you have any questions about our policies and bylaws, please email us or phone 04 527 2169

Council Policies

Our Council policies guide big decisions that affect our community. Set by elected members, they reflect public input and align with Council’s long-term goals. Read them here.

Operational Policies

These policies guide Council staff in daily operations, ensuring consistent service delivery, resource management, and alignment with Council’s overall strategies and policies. Read them here.

Bylaws are local rules made by Council to keep our city safe, healthy, and respectful. Made under the Local Government Act, bylaws follow a set process and must meet a clear community need. Read them here.

Current consultations

Playground upgrades in progress

Ongoing consultation

PLAYGROUND UPGRADES IN PROGRESS Playground upgrades can enhance play opportunities, improve safety, and create more engaging spaces for children, young people, and their families. When we renew playgrounds, we do our best to keep them accessible, fun, and varied, ensuring they cater for a wide range of abilities and meet the needs of the community. We have set budgets for e...

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