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Entertainment 27 Sep 2024
Music, kites, literary adventures and fire to ignite Lower Hutt's events scene

LOWER HUTT — A mass musical ‘play-in’ event, literary hijinks, kite flying, a fire display festival and a new Art Trail all feature in Lower Hutt’s packed lineup of entertainment for October.

Creating Alien Junk Monsters on 3 October is part of the Beyond the Page literary extravaganza.

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Council 17 Sep 2024
Hutt City Council trials mobile parking enforcement cameras

WELLINGTON — On-road testing of the latest vehicle licence plate recognition technology begins today to improve fair access to parking across Lower Hutt.

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Council 21 Apr 2023
RiverLink awarded NZPI Best Practice Award

LOWER HUTT — The RiverLink resource consent process has been awarded the New Zealand Planning Institute’s Best Practice Award for Integrated Planning and Investigations.

left to right: David Curtis, Kesh Keshaboina, Kara Puketapu-Dentice, Levi Rona, Mary O'Callaghan, Wayne O'Donnell, David Allen, Reginald Proffit

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Business 9 May 2022
Lower Hutt business incubator returns to boost new start ups

LOWER HUTT — Applications are now open for a business incubator programme giving local entrepreneurs a step up to make it in the business world.

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Running 16 Dec 2013
Registrations open for new King of the Hill event

WAINUIOMATA — Take a moment now to register at www.kingofthehill.co.nz for Hutt City’s newest summer event – a walk up and over Wainuiomata Hill.

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Triathlon 12 Sep 2013
Entries now open for 2013 Hutt City Triathlon/Duathlon

LOWER HUTT — Entries are now open for the popular Hutt City Tri, which this year includes a duathlon option.

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Swimming 17 Jul 2013
Winter harbour swim returns for 2013

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt's annual winter swim, the Mitre 10 MEGA Polar Plunge, is back for 2013.  Scheduled again as part of the exciting line-up at the Petone Winter Carnival, it will take place on Saturday 3 August on the Petone Foreshore.

Petone Winter Carnival

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News 20 Jun 2013
Supercity dead in the Hutt Valley

Hutt Valley residents have firmly rejected a supercity for the Wellington region, says Lower Hutt Mayor, Ray Wallace.

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Business 13 Feb 2013
Entries open for 2013 Gold Awards

LOWER HUTT — The 15th annual Gold Awards are scheduled to be presented at the TSB Bank Arena on 20 June.

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News 8 Feb 2013
FREE computer classes back at Hutt City Libraries

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City residents will again have the opportunity to sign up for free computer training at Hutt City Libraries with last year’s successful Stepping UP programme being renewed in 2013.

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Sport 8 Feb 2013
It's game time in the Dowse Square

LOWER HUTT — Grab your shorts and trainers and head down to the Dowse Square and Laings Road for a free family sports day out.

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Community 6 Feb 2013
Last Margaret St Market for the season

LOWER HUTT — Sun is forecast to shine on this Thursday's Margaret St Market - the last for this season.

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News 29 Jan 2013
Toxic algae risk

LOWER HUTT — A medium risk warning is in place for the Hutt River at Silverstream.

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Entertainment 25 Jan 2013
Latin jazz in the Dowse Square

LOWER HUTT — Sway down to some Latin jazz this Friday with Tequila Sunset Grab a bite to eat and head to the Dowse Square for SoundBites - live music from some of Wellington's finest musicians.

Latin Jazz

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News 25 Jan 2013
Library website offline from 29 January till 1 February

LOWER HUTT — Between the 29th and 31st of January, the Hutt City Library computer system will be offline for upgrading.

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Waste 22 Jan 2013
Illegal rubbish dumping not tolerated in Hutt City

LOWER HUTT — Illegal rubbish dumping will not be tolerated in Hutt City, says General Manager Bruce Sherlock.

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Rugby 18 Jan 2013
The Hurricanes to train at the Hutt Rec

LOWER HUTT — Once again the Hutt Recreation Ground will play host to Super Rugby heroes, the Hurricanes.

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Community 16 Jan 2013
Market returns to Margaret St

LOWER HUTT — The first Margaret St Market for 2013 will go ahead this Thursday, 17 January.

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Water 16 Jan 2013
Regional Standard for Water Services released

LOWER HUTT — Capacity has released the Regional Standard for Water Services, a collaborative effort with the Hutt, Wellington, Upper Hutt, and Porirua city councils.

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Community 11 Jan 2013
Getting seniors fit for summer

LOWER HUTT — The Hutt City Council's popular older adult exercise classes are back for another year.

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News 10 Jan 2013
Simply Makes Cents workshops back

LOWER HUTT — If your New Year's resolution involves saving money, living a healthier lifestyle, or doing more to help the environment, we have just the thing for you – council-sponsored workshops that show you how to get back to basics.

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Waste 10 Jan 2013
Silverlining project forges ahead

LOWER HUTT — Silverlining – Hutt City Council’s commercial waste reduction project – continues to grow, with three new Hutt City businesses recently signing up to join the scheme.

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Entertainment 9 Jan 2013
Active kids comes to a park near you

LOWER HUTT — Looking for some easy entertainment for the kids close to home during the school holidays? Hutt City Council’s Active Kids park sessions are set to keep hundreds of children active and energised.

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Cycling 9 Jan 2013
Cycle into summer

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City’s Summer of Cycling promotion is back for another year and is a great way to discover why the Hutt Valley is the region’s cycling capital.

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Community 9 Jan 2013
Market cancelled this week

LOWER HUTT — This week's Margaret St Market has been cancelled because of forecast strong winds.

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Family 3 Jan 2013
Hutt City Pools summer promotion

LOWER HUTT — Summer family fun at any Hutt City Pool Get the family down to any one of our pools this summer holiday and soak up the sun, fun and atmosphere.

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Environment 18 Dec 2012
Landfill pricing changes

LOWER HUTT — From 1 January 2013, the cost of taking your van, ute, SUV or small trailer to the Silverstream Landfill will increase by $1, to $31.

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Cycling 17 Dec 2012
Cycle into summer

Hutt City’s Summer of Cycling promotion is back for another year and is a great way to discover why the Hutt Valley is the region’s cycling capital.

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Community 17 Dec 2012
Join Kev the kiwi and explore the Hutt Valley this summer

UPPER HUTT — Bring the family and join the larger-than-life character Kev the Wandering Kiwi this summer as he explores regional parks and forests in the Hutt Valley.

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Community 12 Dec 2012
Market is a 'go'

LOWER HUTT — The market starts at noon on Thursday, and runs until 8.30pm.

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News 7 Dec 2012
Local authorities lining up in three camps, says Mayor Wallace

LOWER HUTT — Local Government boundaries within the Wellington region are finding a natural alignment along the lines of a three council model, says Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace.

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Community 6 Dec 2012
Market cancelled this week

LOWER HUTT — Margaret St Market has been cancelled today, 6 December, because of the threat of rain and gale-force winds.

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Waste 5 Dec 2012
Recycling and rubbish during Christmas and New Year

LOWER HUTT — There will be no kerbside recycling or rubbish collection on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

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Environment 4 Dec 2012
Environment Court backs council recommendation

WELLINGTON — Development of a Countdown supermarket and additional retail space on Jackson St, Petone, has been given the green light by the Environment Court.

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Community 4 Dec 2012
Residents help shape decision on streetscape

LOWER HUTT — Residents of Thornycroft Avenue in Lower Hutt are set to get a long-awaited new outlook as 14 Pohutakawa trees are removed from the street’s berm from this week.

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Alcohol 29 Nov 2012
Alcohol - tell us what you think

There’s still time to make your views known on alcohol availability and consumption in the Hutt Valley.

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Community 29 Nov 2012
Tender for McKenzie Pool redevelopment to be issued

LOWER HUTT — The redevelopment of Petone’s McKenzie Pool is one step closer with detailed design now completed and building consent being lodged.

Proposed redevelopment plan of McKenzie Pool

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News 28 Nov 2012
Keep clear of toxic algae

WELLINGTON — Toxic algae can kill dogs and make people sick.

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Business 23 Nov 2012
Mayoral congratulations to Wellingtonian of the Year

WELLINGTON — Wellingtonian of the year for 2012 Neville Jordan is an inspiration to a rising generation of young people with an eye for success, says Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace.

Neville Jordan

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Community 22 Nov 2012
Making magic in the North East

The North East Magic team were all out in the rain at Prouse Crescent, Naenae helping the locals with a street tidy-up.

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Community 19 Nov 2012
Making magic in the North East

HCC staff, government department representatives and volunteers spent a busy four hours on Saturday working with residents in Prouse Crescent, Naenae removing graffiti, cleaning gutters and house windows, mowing lawns and weeding gardens as part of the North East Magic Initiative.

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Community 16 Nov 2012
Margaret St Market promises days of fun

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt’s summer season of day-long outdoor markets kicks off on Thursday 6 December.

Margaret St Market promo

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Traffic 12 Nov 2012
Improvements planned for Petone traffic signals

LOWER HUTT — Changes to the traffic signals at the Cuba/Jackson Street intersection and the Cuba Esplanade intersection in Petone are set to improve usage for both motorists and pedestrians.

The Cuba/Jackson Street intersection where work will start on Monday 19 November to change the pedestrian crossing from diagonal to parallel.

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Traffic 9 Nov 2012
Stop means stop!

LOWER HUTT — Intersections with stop signs are the focus of joint road safety activities between Hutt City Council and Lower Hutt police this month.

Safe Hutt Valley logo

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Alcohol 9 Nov 2012
Survey gauges local views on alcohol

LOWER HUTT — The Hutt Valley’s mayors are encouraging their communities to take part in a joint survey on alcohol use.

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News 8 Nov 2012
Earthquake strengthening advice for Hutt homes

Hutt City Council will be in Westfield’s Queensgate Plaza next week, talking to people about the importance of earthquake strengthening and how to create a healthy home.

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Environment 6 Nov 2012
Silverstream the environmentally friendly landfill

Wainuiomata landfill is set to permanently close on 31 December 2012, following the introduction of the Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

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News 6 Nov 2012
Earthquake strengthening and other home improvement advice

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council staff will be in Westfield’s Queensgate Plaza on 12–16 November, talking to people about the importance of earthquake strengthening and making your home healthy.

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Internet 6 Nov 2012
UFB roll out in city

LOWER HUTT

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Education 6 Nov 2012
Scholarships for teachers learning new skills in teaching science

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt primary school teachers are building confidence in teaching science to students thanks to a Hutt City Mayoral Scholarship for a graduate qualifications in primary science teaching offered by the Open Polytechnic.

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Alcohol 5 Nov 2012
Survey to gauge views on alcohol

LOWER HUTT — How Hutt Valley residents feel about alcohol and drinking behaviours will be canvassed in a survey kicking off later this week.

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Business 2 Nov 2012
Weaving movie magic in Petone

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace tries a touch of magic by wearing Gandalf’s Mystical Silver Scarf woven on traditional looms by Petone- based textile company Stansborough.

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Council 31 Oct 2012
Mayor Wallace says no benefit for Hutt from regional city

LOWER HUTT — A regional city provides no benefits for Lower Hutt or the whole Hutt Valley, says Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace.

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Council 30 Oct 2012
Lower Hutt Mayor says No Benefit for Hutt in Regional City

LOWER HUTT — A regional city provides no benefits for Lower Hutt or the whole Hutt Valley, says Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace.

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Community 26 Oct 2012
Lower Hutt siren test Thursday 1 November at 10:10am

LOWER HUTT — Civil defence sirens in Lower Hutt will be tested on Thursday 1 November at 10:10am.

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Gardening 24 Oct 2012
Green gardener service trialled

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council is offering residents free advice on how to set up and maintain a vegetable garden and compost area.

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News 24 Oct 2012
Welly Awards nominees announced

LOWER HUTT — Three local nominees have been selected as finalists in the Science and Technology category of the 2012 Wellingtonian of the Year.

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Community 24 Oct 2012
All-day market for Lower Hutt

LOWER HUTT — Last year it was the Night Market – this year, shoppers can experience an all-day market smack bang in the middle of Lower Hutt’s CBD.

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Internet 24 Oct 2012
Connecting readers to the world

Did you know about Hutt City Libraries’ Press Display service? Press Display is a service that offers readers free access to more than 2000 newspapers from 97 countries in 54 languages.

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Conservation 24 Oct 2012
Funding for heritage ideas

LOWER HUTT — A short history of Pencarrow Lighthouse is one of a handful of projects to secure backing in the latest round of funding from the council’s heritage fund.

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Community 23 Oct 2012
Last chance to have your say

You have until this Friday to have your say on whether the region's regional, district and local councils should change the way they are structured.

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Community 19 Oct 2012
Summer Pools are ready for summer

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council Summer Pools are set to open Summer is nearly here and it's time to get out of the house, grab your togs and submerge yourself in one of the Hutt City Council's outdoor pools - Wainuiomata Summer Pool and Eastbourne Summer Pool.

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Art 17 Oct 2012
"Living Walls" coming to Lower Hutt

LOWER HUTT — French artist, Olivier Tenedor, introduces urban art this Labour Weekend This Labour Weekend in Lower Hutt, Sunday 21 October, the Civic Square will play host to an international urban artist in an event that will encourage community participation in urban art.

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Council 16 Oct 2012
Strong year for Hutt City according to Annual Report

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council performed strongly through the year, accordingly to Mayor Ray Wallace and Chief Executive Tony Stallinger in the council’s annual report for the year ending June 2012 The city embraced science and technology and encouraged new enterprise within the city through a business stimulus package designed grow prosperity and create jobs.

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Water 15 Oct 2012
Civic Square water taps off

LOWER HUTT — We’ve temporarily shut off the water taps in the Civic Square as we do the final water and water pump testing which is the last piece of work needed to complete the project.

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Building 10 Oct 2012
Town Hall closed ahead of earthquake strengthening

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt Town Hall has been closed ahead of earthquake strengthening work set to transform the city’s entire civic precinct.

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News 9 Oct 2012
French artist introduces "Living Walls" to Lower Hutt

LOWER HUTT — This coming Labour Weekend, Sunday 21 October, the Dowse Square will play host to an international urban artist in an event that will encourage community participation in urban art.

Olivier Tenedor

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Environment 9 Oct 2012
Greening the CBD

LOWER HUTT — Council staff recently transplanted palm trees from the Laings Rd/High St intersection, moving them to Bloomfield Tce, where they will provide some interest to new and existing trees against the backdrop of the Westfield complex.

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Environment 9 Oct 2012
Fewer nasty chemicals handed in

LOWER HUTT — Almost 700 people recently took advantage of the free service, at two locations in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt.

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Health 9 Oct 2012
First aid training a life-saver

LOWER HUTT — Stokes Valley Community House workers are crediting first aid training with helping them keep a clear head as they dealt with medical emergencies within weeks of each other.

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News 8 Oct 2012
Simply Makes Cents

LOWER HUTT — The popular Simply Makes Cents workshops are back – just in time to make the best of the weeks leading up to Christmas.

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Community 3 Oct 2012
Final piece of youth plan out for comment

LOWER HUTT — The needs of Hutt City children under the age of 11 have been explored in the second part of a wider Children and Young People’s Plan (CYPP), which is now out for public comment.

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Waste 28 Sep 2012
Rubbish collectors out in force

LOWER HUTT — More than 50 schools and groups took to the streets, beaches, parks and reserves of Hutt City during Keep Zealand Beautiful Week, collecting a huge amount of rubbish.

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Community 28 Sep 2012
Hutt City youth call for voice on local government reform

LOWER HUTT — A call has gone out for young people in Lower Hutt to have their say on local government reform.

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Energy 26 Sep 2012
Sun lights up Dowse Museum's life

LOWER HUTT — You may not be able to see them on the gallery wall, but with the installation of solar panels on its roof this week, visitors to The Dowse Art Museum can feel confident the gallery is serious about its long-term commitment to reducing energy costs.

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Energy 26 Sep 2012
Sustainable energy project is the Brightest Spark

A project to make wind and solar power possible for local schools is the winning entry in council’s Bright Sparks competition.

Bright Sparks winner Mike Rathbone (left) with competition organiser Geoff Stuart, Hutt City Council divisional manager regulatory services.

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Rugby 25 Sep 2012
Go the Lions!

LOWER HUTT — Children from Pomare Primary and Taita Central schools cheered for the Ricoh Wellington Lions as they triumphed over Waikato at Westpac Stadium recently.

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Waste 25 Sep 2012
Bin cleaners spare our waterways

LOWER HUTT — As the council keeps up its drive to halt disposal of wastewater in stormwater drains, a Hutt company has launched a service that lends support to that campaign.

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Council 25 Sep 2012
Credit rating unchanged at AA

LOWER HUTT — International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed the council’s AA credit rating.

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Sport 25 Sep 2012
KiwiSport kids lift their game

LOWER HUTT — Football at lunchtime is now second-nature for students at Tui Glen School, thanks to KiwiSport – a government funded initiative administered by Sport Wellington designed to get school children active and more interested in sport.

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Community 25 Sep 2012
McKenzie Pool redevelopment enters design stage

LOWER HUTT — The $2.2 million redevelopment of Petone’s McKenzie Pool is currently in the detailed design stage with documents being prepared by designers LHT Design Ltd in order to submit a resource application to Hutt City Council in November 2012.

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Waste 25 Sep 2012
Wind-resistant nets take off

LOWER HUTT — A flexible net designed to prevent the contents of recycling bins blowing away in the wind is proving popular with Hutt City residents, especially those living in high wind areas.

Flexible net designed to prevent the contents of recycling bins blowing away in the wind.

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News 20 Sep 2012
Hutt graffiti bill gets thumbs up

LOWER HUTT — Mayor of Lower Hutt Ray Wallace got the thumbs up from Parliament for his council’s graffiti removal bill which has passed through its third reading.

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Traffic 20 Sep 2012
Positive results for Hutt City road users

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City roads are some of the safest in New Zealand according to New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) figures recently released. NZTA’s ‘Communities at Risk Register’ shows Hutt City has a low crash rate when compared with other territorial local authorities.

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Business 20 Sep 2012
Avalon Studios will create film and television opportunities for Lower Hutt – Mayor Ray Wallace

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt will become a vital link in the creation of film and television projects with the local purchase of Avalon Studios as an operational studio, says Mayor Ray Wallace.

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News 19 Sep 2012
Positive results for Hutt City road users

Hutt City roads are some of the safest in New Zealand according to New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) figures recently released.

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Community 19 Sep 2012
Community workers and volunteers honoured

LOWER HUTT — “I was delighted to lead the celebration of our community workers and volunteers at last night’s Hutt City Community Awards,” says Mayor Ray Wallace.

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Community 18 Sep 2012
Getting seniors fit for summer

LOWER HUTT — The Hutt City Council’s older adult exercise classes are back for another term.

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Council 17 Sep 2012
Local government: should we overhaul, modify or tweak?

We want your views on whether the region's regional, district and local councils should change the way they are structured.

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Entertainment 13 Sep 2012
Taita Family Hoopla – Saturday 29 September

11am – 3pm, Walter Nash Stadium, Tocker St, Taita Hutt City Council invites you to attend a fun-filled day which will showcase a range of activities to entertain the whole family.

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Community 13 Sep 2012
Who will be our Wellys for 2012?

WELLINGTON — Nominations are now open for the 2012 Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.

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Community 13 Sep 2012
Time for a city-wide spring clean

LOWER HUTT — Mayor Ray Wallace is encouraging Hutt City residents to take part in this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week, September 16-22.

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Council 11 Sep 2012
Questionnaire to gauge appetite for reform

WELLINGTON — Hutt City’s 55,000 households will receive a questionnaire next week seeking residents’ views on local government reform.

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Earthquakes 11 Sep 2012
Hutt gets in behind Shakeout drill

LOWER HUTT — Well-drilled youngsters: Staff and children at Kelson Kindergarten go through a mock “drop, cover and hold” exercise.

Well-drilled youngsters: Staff and children at Kelson Kindergarten go through a mock "drop, cover and hold" exercise.

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Community 11 Sep 2012
Bring Your ♥ Home competition winner announced

LOWER HUTT — Malaysian man Wallace Wai Hoe Yap has won the Bring Your ♥ Home competition sponsored by Hutt City Council and Hutt News.

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Tourism 7 Sep 2012
Settlers Museum impresses Chinese TV crew

WELLINGTON — The Hutt Valley will feature in a Chinese documentary on the Wellington region to be broadcast next month to more than 100 million viewers worldwide with a possible boost to regional tourism spending.

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