• 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

  • 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

  • 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