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
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1 event,The Ngauranga to Petone (Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One) section of Te Ara Tupua opens to the public on Saturday 16 May! Wellington and the Hutt Valley will soon be linked by a safe and stunning new coastal shared path that also improves resilience by better protecting the rail line from storm and sea surges. Created in partnership with iwi and our communities, Te Ara Tupua is a pathway incorporating history, environment benefits, and future-focused design. We’re confident this path will contribute to regional walks and rides, support local and national tourism and recreational opportunities, while being enjoyed by many for many years to come. Grab |
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1 event,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 |
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2 events,A shutdown of the main outfall pipeline that carries fully treated wastewater from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to Pencarrow will be in place for up to six weeks from Monday 25 May 2026. The shutdown is for a planned programme of maintenance on the pipe, pump stations, and related machinery and installations, to support resilience and operation of the pipeline. The maintenance is being conducted in accordance with our resource consent with the Greater Wellington Regional Council. For the shutdown and works to occur, the pipeline needs to be emptied. This will involve discharging fully treated wastewater from the main outfall pipe from scour valves along the coast 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 |
2 events,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 |