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
Latest from the library: newsletter September 2026 Published on 10 September 2026 Celebrate 50 years of Ōrongomai Marae, see what's planned for the upcoming school holidays, and read more about what's on in our latest newsletter. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries
Expressions of Interest for 90A McLeod Street, Upper Hutt now open Published on 07 September 2026 Upper Hutt City Council Invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations or individuals interested in leasing the building located at 90A McLeod Street, Upper Hutt. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Public Notices
Poetry Competition 2026: winners and shortlists Published on 28 August 2026 Read the shortlisted and winning entries from this year's Poetry Competition. Fantastic local writing that inspires, moves, and entertains. Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Competitions, Libraries
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
Swimtember at H₂O Xtream: Dive in and be in to win Published on 25 August 2026 Between 1-30 September 2026, it's your chance to take on the mighty Cook Strait swim challenge from the comfort of H₂O Xtream's lane pool. Tagged as: , Events and competitions
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