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Wellington councils confirm new water services delivery model
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Five councils covering the Wellington metropolitan area - Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council - have all now confirmed they will establish a new, jointly-owned organisation to deliver water services to their communities.
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Dive into the winter holidays at H₂O Xtream
- Upper Hutt City Council
- With fun-packed holiday programme options, boredom-busting free events at U-PLAY, and its iconic wave machine and river ride, H₂O Xtream is the perfect winter holiday destination for families.
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Council confirms its Annual Plan and water services delivery model
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Upper Hutt City Council has formally adopted its Annual Plan for 2025/2026, following community consultation held from 24 March to 27 April.
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Welcome to our new catalogue
- Upper Hutt City Council
- We're excited to launch a brand new, modern catalogue for browsing and accessing our library collections and services.
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Creative Communities Scheme opens for funding applications
- Upper Hutt City Council
- The first round of the 2025/26 Creative Communities Scheme is open for arts and culture funding until 31 July 2025.
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Important Changes to Rates Rebate Applications
- Upper Hutt City Council
- From 1 July 2025, new documentation requirements and updated income thresholds will apply to SuperGold Card holders and other Upper Hutt residents applying for a Rates Rebate.
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Te Haukāretu (Māoribank) path section permanently closed
- Upper Hutt City Council
- A section of the Te Haukāretu (Māoribank) Path, located near the southern end of Norbert Street, will be permanently closed due to significant land instability and public safety risks.
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Over 400 native trees planted for Arbor Day at Barton’s Bush
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Council staff and our community planted more than 400 native trees at Barton’s Bush on Arbor Day.
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Compost Month – Wrap-Up and What’s Next
- Upper Hutt City Council
- A big thank you to everyone who took part in Compost Month.
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Alternative uses of land adjacent to Maidstone Park to be explored
- Upper Hutt City Council
- During yesterday’s full Council meeting (4 June), a supplementary report was tabled to guide councillors as they debated the recommendations from the 21 May 2025 Policy Committee to Council for adoption.
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Catalogue and system upgrade: key details and information
- Upper Hutt City Council
- As part of our upgrade to a new catalogue and computer system, some library services will be limited from 13-24 June 2025. Read our detailed update with key dates and information.
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An update on the pool temperatures at H₂O Xtream
- Upper Hutt City Council
- In response to customer feedback, we have investigated and adjusted the water temperatures in our different pool areas to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable swim.
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Matariki Puanga: Sharing knowledge under the stars
- Upper Hutt City Council
- As the stars rise and winter begins to settle in, the people of Aotearoa turn their gaze skyward. In Upper Hutt, the bright star Puanga appears on the eastern horizon just before dawn, marking the start of the Māori New Year and the season of Matariki.
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Out on the Shelves 2025: embracing diversity, building community
- Upper Hutt City Council
- This June, we are celebrating stories of diversity, kindness, and inclusion, and the power of making everyone feel safe and welcome in our community.
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Winter Ready: Warmer Kiwi Homes
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Winter is here — and so is the chance to make your home warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient. This June, we’re teaming up with EECA to bring you a free local event focused on comfort, affordability, and sustainability at home.
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Karakia Marks Beginning of Akatārawa Cemetery Expansion Project
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Yesterday morning, a Karakia took place at Akatārawa Cemetery to officially mark the start of Phase One in a three-phase expansion project. The ceremony was led by Tautoko Ratu (Te Ātiawa/N.Toa Rangatira) Kaitakawaenga Kaupapa Māori for Upper Hutt City Council.
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Short Story Competition 2025: winners and shortlists
- Upper Hutt City Council
- We're delighted to present the winning and shortlisted entries from this year's Short Story Competition. Be inspired, moved, and entertained by fantastic local storywriting.
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Waste to Worth: Good Carbon Farm Expands for a Greener Future
- Upper Hutt City Council
- In 2023, The Good Carbon Farm captured local attention with its innovative sustainability project in Upper Hutt, funded in part by the Sustainable Stimulus Grant (SSG). Today, that modest initiative is gaining momentum, turning forestry waste into climate-positive solutions and laying the groundwork for long-term environmental impact.
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Upcoming maintenance: some services unavailable 26-29 May 2025
- Upper Hutt City Council
- H₂O Xtream's slides and Leisure Pool, including River Ride and Wave Pool features, will be unavailable from 26-29 May 2025 while we complete some necessary maintenance and repair works.
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Coming soon: a new online catalogue is on the way
- Upper Hutt City Council
- We are preparing for a major software upgrade, including the launch of a new online catalogue for searching and browsing library resources at the end of June.
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Stay Swag, Get your Tag
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Thinking of owning a dog or do you have one already? Did you know that all dogs from the age of three months need to be registered?
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Hundreds of Students Gear Up for Safer Roads with RYDA Program
- Upper Hutt City Council
- More than 300 students and their parents came together at Te Kupenga o Rongomai on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May to take part in the RYDA road safety program—an interactive, nationwide initiative that empowers young people to become safe, responsible drivers and passengers.
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Legal action between Upper Hutt City Council and The Mall discontinued
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Upper Hutt City Council is pleased to announce that legal action involving Council and The Mall Upper Hutt Limited (The Mall) has been discontinued.
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Media coverage regarding Extraordinary Council Meeting on 14 May
- Upper Hutt City Council
- There has been recent media coverage regarding a public excluded agenda item at the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
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Exhibition tour brings Upper Hutt history to life for local students
- Upper Hutt City Council
- The success of our exhibition "Upper Hutt: City of Industry" continues as it visits local schools, allowing students to explore this iconic period in Upper Hutt's history.
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Te Aka o te Kupenga Maidstone Park Trust is seeking trustees
- Upper Hutt City Council
- We are looking to fill two voluntary trustee vacancies at Te Aka o te Kupenga Maidstone Park Trust.
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Have a hmmm moment and ghost your phone
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Next week, 12–18 May, Waka Kotahi and NZ Police are proud to support Road Safety Week 2025 with this year’s focus on distracted driving.
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Silverstream Park Playground Upgrade Coming Soon
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Silverstream Park is about to receive an upgrade with a new children’s playground designed to cater for a range of children's ages and abilities.
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Today, tomorrow, together: what's on for Youth Week 2025
- Upper Hutt City Council
- From 19-25 May 2025, join us for free after-school events and activities to celebrate and support the talents, creativity, and stories of kids and teens in Upper Hutt.
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Red Wind Warning in effect for Upper Hutt
- Upper Hutt City Council
- A Red Wind Warning is in place for Upper Hutt. Follow here for official updates and safety messages.
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