• HCC – Bus Stop Review Procedures (Traffic Subcommittee)

    Bus Stops - Have your say ... Bus stop review for the bays is planned for 2023. The Hutt City Traffic subcommittee is meeting 2pm, 21 April including approval for review procedures. The bus stop guidelines are "one size fits all" and quite contrary to some Eastbourne characteristics - if you have an interest in this you can have your say , in person (it's on Zoom as well) or in writing. Agenda is available for download. http://infocouncil.huttcity.govt.nz/Open/2022/04/TSC_21042022_AGN_3030_AT.PDF

  • Submissions close – Proposed plan for intensification in residential & commercial areas

    The proposed plan change aims to improve housing supply and affordability and means fewer restrictions on development. While the significant parts of the plan change are mandated by the legislation, there are some factors that the public can influence. District Plan Change 56: Enabling Intensification in Residential and Commercial Areas

  • HCC Long Term Plan Drop-in session

    Eastbourne Community Hub/Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    6th April, 12-1pm, Eastbourne Community Hub (aka Library) The 10 Year Plan, also known as the Long Term Plan (LTP), is council’s key strategic document. It sets out our priorities for the next 10 years, including what we will do, how much it will cost and how we will fund it. It’s reviewed every three years to make sure it is still relevant and accurate.  

  • HCC Long Term Plan consultation (ends 3 May)

    Online

    HCC are carrying out this consultation to get your feedback on our draft 2024-2034 10 Year Plan. In the Consultation Document they’ve set out our direction and priorities across all areas – including infrastructure, our services and facilities, environmental initiatives, and overall financial planning. We want to hear what you think about the proposals they’ve made in this draft plan. It’s one of our most important 10 Year Plans, so get involved and help us take the next steps! https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/LTP-2024 Here you’ll find: Direct links to our feedback form – click through and have your say today! More information about the four key issues we

  • Representation Review – drop-in session.

    Eastbourne Community Hub/Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    Have questions in relation to the representation review? Come along to one of the community drop-in sessions and have a chat with HCC! Dates: Naenae Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 6 July 11am-12p War Memorial Library – Wednesday 17 July 7pm-8pm Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 1pm–2pm Petone Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 3pm-4pm Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub – Sunday 28 July 2pm-3pm Proposed changes to how our communities are represented on Council have just been released for public consultation and we’re keen to hear from you by 1 August. An independent panel undertook community engagement in late 2023 and early 2024 to consider

  • Eastbourne Bowling Club Relocation Consultation 18 Aug – 8 Sept

    A public meeting to discuss this specific proposal will be announced soon. Subscribe to our email newsletter to be updated. An extra week has also been added to the submission period. The ECB welcomes the Council's consultation on the Eastbourne Bowling Club's proposal to build a bowling green on the sealed area beside the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club. We encourage everyone who uses the area for tennis, basketball, skateboarding, biking, etc, to submit at hutt.city/ebcrelocation. If a bowling green is built there, the area available will be reduced. The three double tennis courts will be replaced by two single tennis courts, and the full-size basketball court will

  • Consulation – Draft Wellington Region CDEM Group Plan 2026–2031 : 10 March-10April

    Have Your Say on the Draft Wellington Region CDEM Group Plan 2026–2031 The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is seeking feedback on its draft CDEM Group Plan for 2026–2031. The plan sets out how councils, emergency services, iwi, lifeline utilities, government agencies, and communities will work together to manage emergencies across the Wellington region.  Public consultation is open 10 March – 10 April 2026. https://www.wremo.nz/news-and-events/consultation

  • Survey – Ferry Connection to the Miramar Peninsula

    Kia ora everyone. We’re exploring the potential for a ferry connection between the Eastern Bays and the Miramar Peninsula (Seatoun / Shelly Bay). This short 1–2 minute survey will help us understand: Community interest Likely usage What would make the service work Your feedback will be shared with East by West Ferries and council to support a potential pilot. Complete the survey here:  https://forms.gle/hyW19EU5gEQ3h13e6 This survey will be open for responses over the next 2 weeks and will close on Friday 10th April.  We’d really value your input! Please share with neighbours and local groups — the more responses we get, the stronger the case. If you

  • Te Awa Kairanga ki Tai /Lower Hutt – Pūrongo ā Tau – Annual Plan 2026/27 – Feedback

    What we do to make our region a great place to live, work and play Ko ā mātou mahi mō Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai me tō tātou rohe hei te 2025/26 | What we have planned for Lower Hutt and our region in 2026/27 Continuing work on Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (formally RiverLink) flood protection and public transport activities.  Undertake flood hazard modelling for the Wainuiomata River to better understand the flood risk. Work with the Waiwhetū community to look at options for managing the flood risk. Continuing planning for Waterloo Station redevelopment. Supporting integrated transport planning across Lower Hutt, including rail, bus and active transport connections. Protecting our regional parks and

  • Community hui on Council’s Investment in Rec, Sport and Play

    Recurring

    Series of community hui on Council’s Investment in Rec, Sport and Play.  You are invited to a conversation about sport, recreation and play in Lower Hutt, and the future challenges and opportunities facing both the community and  Council. We know sport, recreation and play are highly valued by our community, and that’s why every year significant rates funding goes into providing fields, hard surfaces and facilities.  At the same time, we know the sports community is under pressure from increasing costs, decreasing funding and in some cases, low or declining participation.  Council also faces financial challenges. Our community has been clear with us that we need