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Council 13 Jul 2011
Next stage of proposed District Plan Change 22

Summary of submissions public notification for proposed District Plan Change 22 to the City of Lower Hutt District Plan Hutt City Council has prepared the summary of submissions received on proposed district plan change 22: 6 – 15 Kelso Grove, Kelson, re-zoning of part of the site to general residential activity area.

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Council 6 Jul 2011
Mayor congratulates Petone By-election winner

WELLINGTON — Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace today congratulated Mike Fisher for winning the Petone Community Board By-election The final result of the by-election was Mike Fisher 997 votes, Lorraine Williams 773, and Neil Newman 471.

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Council 6 Jul 2011
Preliminary results of Petone Community Board by-election

The preliminary results of the Petone Community Board by-election were announced today and show Mike Fisher is the highest polling candidate with 996 votes.

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Environment 6 Jul 2011
Recycling in Korokoro is a go!

WELLINGTON — New recycling bins will be delivered to every Korokoro home later this month as part of a trial to further encourage recycling across the suburb.

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Council 24 Jun 2011
School holiday fun with Hutt City Council

The school holidays are almost here again and Hutt City Council has a range of exciting activities to keep children happy and occupied during the break.

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Environment 23 Jun 2011
Have your say on Baring Head's future

Climbers, anglers, walkers, runners, mountain bikers...

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Community 21 Jun 2011
Nominations open to recognise those making a difference

Nominate a voluntary group for a Wellington Airport Regional Community Award or Hutt City Safe City Award and recognise their outstanding contribution to the community before Friday 19 August 2011.

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Science 21 Jun 2011
Loss of scientific research investment a concern

LOWER HUTT — Government plans to expand scientific research into Auckland and Christchurch at the expense of Industrial Research Limited (IRL) in Lower Hutt appear short sighted, says Mayor Ray Wallace.

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Business 20 Jun 2011
Making your business green

LOWER HUTT — Sustainable businesses are cost-efficient and productive, attract and retain loyal customers, and offer a great place to work.

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Council 15 Jun 2011
Renew your Hutt City dog registration now online

WELLINGTON — Hutt City Council is the first in the greater Wellington region to offer online renewal of dog registrations.

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Building 9 Jun 2011
Public information meeting on Earthquake-prone Building Policy

LOWER HUTT — Council is consulting on its draft Earthquake-prone Building Policy and is holding a public information meeting on Thursday 16 June in the Little Theatre at 7.30pm.

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Building 1 Jun 2011
Have your say on draft Earthquake-prone Building Policy

LOWER HUTT — Mayor Ray Wallace is encouraging everyone to have their say on Council's draft Earthquake-prone Building Policy.

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Rugby 27 May 2011
Fund to support Rugby World Cup 2011-themed events and activities

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council has established a community fund to help local community groups get into the Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) spirit.

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Environment 23 May 2011
Hutt City Council recognised as an environmental leader

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council is the first local council in New Zealand to obtain the international environmental management ISO 14001 accreditation for all areas of business.

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Business 19 May 2011
Gold Awards hit high spot for Hutt City

LOWER HUTT — Hutt Valley is emerging as the creative cradle of business innovation says Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace following the success of Wellington Gold Award supreme winner Mesynthes at last night’s annual event.

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Community 13 May 2011
Council seeks bright sparks for night market

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council is seeking expressions of interest from potential market operators for a proposed CBD night market starting in September 2011.

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Sport 6 May 2011
Nick Willis takes out resurrected Hutt City Sports Awards

WELLINGTON — From the opening number with Frankie Stevens and the Wainuiomata High School Kapa Haka Group, attendees at the Hutt City Sports Awards Ceremony knew they were in for something special.

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Council 28 Apr 2011
By-election opportunity for community to have their say

WELLINGTON — On 6 July a by-election will be held to elect a new member to the Petone Community Board following the recent resignation of Mary Lochore.

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Pets 20 Apr 2011
Have your pets spayed and neutered cheaply

WELLINGTON — Good news for dog and cat owners wanting to have their pets spayed and neutered.

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Building 14 Apr 2011
Mayor takes hard line on earthquake strengthening

WELLINGTON — Mayor Ray Wallace says people’s safety should be paramount when considering Council’s Draft Earthquake-Prone Building Policy.

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Community 12 Apr 2011
Mayor asks for further consultation on community houses

WELLINGTON — Mayor Ray Wallace has asked Council officers to undertake further consultation on the future of community houses and centres across the city.

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Media 5 Apr 2011
Statement from Mayor Ray Wallace re: Avalon Studios

WELLINGTON — “It is disappointing to hear that TVNZ has decided to move their operations from Avalon Studios but I understand the economic reality of their decision.

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Sport 29 Mar 2011
International sporting event coming to Lower Hutt

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt has secured the rights to host the 2012 Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games.

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Council 24 Mar 2011
Supporting the community to reinvigorate Pomare

LOWER HUTT — Supporting the community to ensure Pomare is a healthy, vibrant and secure place is the aim of a new multi-agency initiative says Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace and Housing Minister Phil Heatley.

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Earthquakes 22 Feb 2011
Mayor Ray Wallace offers solidarity and support

CHRISTCHURCH — Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace says his thoughts and prayers are with the people of Canterbury after this afternoon's earthquake.

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Council 17 Feb 2011
Council's response to recent TVNZ claims

UPPER HUTT — Hutt City Council has become the focus of a TVNZ Close Up story in which it is being accused of stonewalling inquires into a civil dispute between neighbours.

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Mountain Running 21 Jan 2011
Phundamentals mountain bike clinic gets into gear

WAINUIOMATA — Always wanted to mountain bike but need to learn a few skills first? Come along to the Phundamentals mountain bike clinic and find out how you can make the most of Hutt City’s great bike tracks this summer.

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Environment 14 Jan 2011
Environmental forum aims to connect communities

LOWER HUTT — Want to learn how to be environmentally self sufficient and more involved in your community? Lower Hutt Transition Towns and Hutt City Council are inviting the public to a free community enviro-forum which aims to connect communities through environmentally sustainable projects.

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Alcohol 30 Dec 2010
Ease up on the drink and have a safe start to the New Year

WELLINGTON — Mayor Ray Wallace, Hutt Safe City Inc and Safe Hutt Valley are encouraging people to plan holiday celebrations to make sure everyone gets home safely.

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Community 16 Dec 2010
Mayor Wallace encourages residents to shop local

LOWER HUTT — With only eight days until Christmas the streets of Lower Hutt are busy with last minute shoppers.

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Swimming 16 Dec 2010
Fun for all ages at Lower Hutt pools this summer

LOWER HUTT — It is going to be hot in the Hutt this summer and what better way to cool down than a dip in one of Hutt City Council’s six swimming pools.

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Technology 15 Dec 2010
New website improves access to information and services

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council’s new website has been a hit with users and Mayor Ray Wallace is encouraging more people to jump online and check it out.

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Business 15 Dec 2010
Free parking before Christmas to boost activity in CBD

LOWER HUTT — From now until Christmas Day parking in Lower Hutt CBD is free after Mayor Ray Wallace pushed through the recommendation at last night’s Hutt City Council meeting.

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Music 3 Dec 2010
Christmas cheer hits high note

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt’s Town Hall will be filled with song on Sunday 12 December as David Dell’s Take Note Singers fill the auditorium with Christmas cheer.

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Family 3 Dec 2010
Entertaining the kids in the school holidays?

LOWER HUTT — The summer school holidays are just around the corner and Hutt City Council’s Leisure Active team has put together an exciting range of fun activities guaranteed to keep the kids entertained.

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Council 3 Dec 2010
Mayoral clinics opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor

LOWER HUTT — Got a burning question for Mayor Ray Wallace or want to share your thoughts about our city? Come along to one of the Mayor’s first mayoral clinics on Saturday 11 December and let him know what is on your mind.

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Community 25 Nov 2010
Residents encouraged to sign condolence book

LOWER HUTT — A condolence book has been set up at Hutt City Council for Lower Hutt residents to sign following the tragic loss of the 29 miners in the Pike River mine disaster.

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Council 10 Nov 2010
Review of council's operations and activities gets green light

LOWER HUTT — Mayor Ray Wallace is following through on his pre-election promises after getting councillors’ support to review Hutt City Council’s operations and activities.

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Council 5 Nov 2010
Mayor Ray Wallace elected chair of Zone 4 Committee

LOWER HUTT — Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace has been elected chair of the Local Government Zone 4 Committee and is honoured to be given the opportunity.

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Science 4 Nov 2010
Council sponsors science and technology award

LOWER HUTT — For the third year running Hutt City Council is sponsoring the science and technology category of the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.

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Sport 4 Nov 2010
Fundamental skills programme launched for regional primary schools

WELLINGTON — Lower Hutt Mayor, Ray Wallace and MP Paul Quinn have officially launched the KiwiSport Fundamental Movement Skills Programme this Tuesday at Fernlea Primary School in Wainuiomata.

Swimming Lessons

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Council 28 Oct 2010
Councillor David Bassett is Hutt City's new deputy mayor

WELLINGTON — Mayor Ray Wallace is looking forward to working with Hutt City’s new Deputy Mayor David Bassett.

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Swimming 26 Oct 2010
Take a dip for free at the opening of our summer pools

LOWER HUTT — Summer is nearly here so grab your togs and submerge yourself in one of Hutt City Council’s three summer pools.

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Environment 8 Oct 2010
We can now recycle even more!

Hutt City residents can now recycle all plastics numbered 1 to 7, excluding polystyrene, in their kerbside recycling collection.

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News 8 Oct 2010
City-wide emergency siren test 10am Thursday

LOWER HUTT — The emergency sirens in Lower Hutt will be tested for two minutes at 10am on Thursday 14 October as part of the nationwide ‘Get Ready Get Thru’ emergency preparedness campaign next week.

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Crime 1 Oct 2010
Mayor welcomes Hutt City's crime fall

WELLINGTON — Mayor David Ogden has welcomed news that crime has fallen 6.8 per cent in Hutt City.

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Boxing 24 Sep 2010
Naenae boxing school scoops top voluntary award

WELLINGTON — Mayor David Ogden congratulates the Naenae Youth Charitable Trust for Billy Graham Boxing Academy for their supreme award win at the 2010 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.

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Council 23 Sep 2010
Council administration building future to be explored

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council’s main administration building in Laings Road needs to be earthquake strengthened by 2018 as a legal requirement under the Building Act.

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News 20 Sep 2010
School holiday fun and games with Kids Fest 2010

WELLINGTON — Finding exciting things to do over the school holidays is easy.

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Environment 3 Sep 2010
Help for community groups keen to 'go green'

WELLINGTON —   If you’re thinking about becoming more environmentally sustainable Hutt City Council wants to help you make it happen.

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Cycling 26 Aug 2010
Cyclists encouraged to 'stand out'

WELLINGTON — Police and Hutt City Council are running a week long campaign to ensure cyclists stand out and stay safe at night.

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Council 20 Aug 2010
Open day to celebrate Eastbourne bus barn revamp

WELLINGTON — The public are invited to an open day at the newly refurbished historic Korohiwa bus barn in Eastbourne on Saturday 4 September from 11am to 1pm.

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Festival 4 Aug 2010
Fireworks finale to be a real crowd pleaser

LOWER HUTT — The Pelorus Trust Fireshow is set to light up the night sky on Saturday 14 August with one of the Wellington region's biggest fireworks displays.

Fireworks

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Building 3 Aug 2010
New service to help protect environment and save money

LOWER HUTT — Council's new eco-design advisor, Sarah Fleet, is the person to call if you're taking on house renovations, building a new home, or just want some information about how to make the most of your resources.

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Art 28 Jul 2010
Works of art to go up in smoke

WELLINGTON — Petone Beach will once again be home to multiple burning sculptures during this year's Petone Winter Carnival.

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Swimming 22 Jul 2010
Take the Polar Plunge for fun and charity

WELLINGTON — The Mitre 10 Mega Petone Polar Plunge is back as part of the exciting Petone Winter Carnival.

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Disability 13 Jul 2010
Sparking conversation with new video phone

UPPER HUTT — Hutt City Council has installed a video phone to help deaf and hearing impaired residents take advantage of the government’s free Video Relay Service (VRS) trial.

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Health 1 Jul 2010
Get fit for free during July

WELLINGTON — Free exercise classes are on offer during July at Naenae Fitness Suite to celebrate the facility’s second birthday.

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Real Estate 29 Jun 2010
Property information at your fingertips

WELLINGTON — Searching for property information at Hutt City Council has just got easier – and cheaper.

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Waste 29 Jun 2010
Public help needed to combat illegal dumping

Hutt City Council is urging people to report incidents of illegal rubbish dumping.

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Community 23 Jun 2010
Safe City MoU to be signed

LOWER HUTT — A Memorandum of Understanding which aims to make the Hutt Valley a safer place is to be signed this Thursday.

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Swimming 21 Jun 2010
Regional title for local lifeguards

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City pool lifeguards came out on top at the recent Wellington Region Lifeguard Competition held in Upper Hutt.

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Council 18 Jun 2010
Hutt City Mayor welcomes credit rating and positive outlook

WELLINGTON — Mayor David Ogden has welcomed Standard and Poor’s affirmation of Hutt City Council’s AA/A-1+ credit rating and its decision to revise the outlook for Council upwards from stable to positive.

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Council 11 Jun 2010
Annual plan finalised

WELLINGTON — Mayor David Ogden and councillors have signed-off Hutt City’s annual plan for 2010-11.

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Entertainment 9 Jun 2010
Get ready for an action-packed winter in the Hutt

WELLINGTON — Fire up your winter with the Hutt Scene and check out the events, activities and experiences that make the Hutt Valley a great place to be when the temperature drops.

Hutt Scene

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Motoring 2 Jun 2010
Hutt City all revved up for AmeriCARna

WELLINGTON — It’s time to start polishing those rims … AmeriCARna is coming to town! Thousands of people are expected to flock to Hutt City in February next year for a celebration of the big, brash beauty of American cars and 1950s rock and roll culture.

David Ogden (Mayor of Hutt City), John Rae (event director, AmeriCARna)

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Food 31 May 2010
Save thousands on grocery bills by keeping it simple

UPPER HUTT — Hutt City Council is bringing budgeting-guru Lyn Webster to town on Wednesday 16 June for a free evening of tips on spending less, saving more and making greener choices.

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Science 14 May 2010
Hutt City set to benefit from investment in science

WELLINGTON — Hutt City Mayor David Ogden has welcomed the Government's plan to invest $312 million in new science initiatives during the next four years.

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Traffic 22 Apr 2010
All eyes on CBD traffic

UPPER HUTT — Starting today visitors to Hutt City’s CBD may notice an extra set of eyes beside the road, drive over black rubber sensors or see some intelligent cameras taking in truckloads of data.

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Council 22 Apr 2010
Council seeks public feedback on CBD remissions policy

UPPER HUTT — Hutt City Council is seeking feedback from the public on possible new initiatives to encourage apartment and commercial developments in the CBD.

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Council 20 Apr 2010
Hutt CBD upgrade wins silver at national awards

UPPER HUTT — The upgrade of Hutt City’s CBD has won silver in the urban landscape design category at the NZILA 2010 Resene Pride of Place Landscape Awards.

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Waste 16 Apr 2010
$12m 'shaped and draped' landfill ready to open

UPPER HUTT — With 120,000m³ of soil excavated and 30,000m² of liner laid, stage two of the Silverstream landfill is ready to open for business.  The landfill is the region’s only designated Class A landfill, allowing it to take the widest range of waste material.

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Books 7 Apr 2010
New email reminders help borrowers return items on time

WELLINGTON — Hutt City library customers can now receive a free email reminder two days before their library item is due, to help them return or renew their items on time.

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Crime 1 Apr 2010
Mayor Ogden welcomes drop in crime

LOWER HUTT — Mayor David Ogden has welcomed the release of the latest police figures which show recorded crime in Hutt City fell 3.3% in 2009.

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Traffic 26 Mar 2010
Stay alert on our roads this Easter weekend

LOWER HUTT — Hutt City Council’s road safety coordinator Jan Simmons has some simple advice for travellers on our roads this Easter – stay alert! “Driver fatigue is a serious road safety issue, but people often don’t recognise the signs and know when to take a break and stop driving.

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Council 18 Mar 2010
A 'taste of kiwi' at new migrant workshops

LOWER HUTT — New migrants to Hutt City will feel welcome and gain valuable insights into the culture of their new home thanks to a series of free workshops hosted by the council in partnership with local iwi Te Atiawa.

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Cycling 11 Mar 2010
The Hutt is officially cycle mad

WELLINGTON — Upper and Lower Hutt Cities have been named the most Cycle Mad Cities in New Zealand, (for cities with over 58,000 residents), with the highest percentage of their residents taking part in February’s Mayoral Challenge.

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Council 10 Mar 2010
Hutt City rates increase 2%

WELLINGTON — Hutt City Council is proposing the average ratepayer will see their rates increase by just two percent in the coming financial year.

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Earthquakes 1 Mar 2010
Mayor Ogden praises tsunami response

WELLINGTON — Mayor David Ogden is praising the efforts of those involved in Hutt City's civil defence response to yesterday's tsunami threat.

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Council 25 Feb 2010
Hutt City Council seeks public feedback

WELLINGTON — As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement, the Hutt City Council is to conduct a survey of its residents.

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Environment 23 Feb 2010
E-recycling day for anything electrical

WELLINGTON — About to throw out your old toaster or ditch the stereo? Then bring it along to Hutt City Council’s free e-recycling day from 10am – 2pm on Sunday 14 March at the Riverbank car park.

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Community 19 Feb 2010
Nominations for Civic Honours Awards now open

WELLINGTON — Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their voluntary work in the community? Then nominate them for a Civic Honours Award.

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Hip Hop 11 Feb 2010
Nesian Mystik set to jam in Wainuiomata

WAINUIOMATA — Hutt City's Pelorus Trust Music in Parks series continues full steam ahead with a performance from award-winning hip-hop and R&B act Nesian Mystik at Frederick Wise Park in Wainuiomata.

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Traffic 5 Feb 2010
Upgrades to Normandale Road set to start

WELLINGTON — Upgrades to the upper end of Normandale Road are set to benefit residents and road users by delivering a widened road, continuous kerb and footpath, improved storm water drainage, road marking and signage.

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Community 4 Feb 2010
Pack makes settling in the Hutt easy

WELLINGTON — Settling in a new country is always tough, but with the help of Councils settlement support service, Moera local Editha Pangan has made an easy transition to her new life in Hutt City.

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Mountain Biking 2 Feb 2010
Get set to mountain bike this summer

WELLINGTON — Always wanted to mountain bike but need to learn a few skills first? Why not come along to a mountain bike workshop this summer and make the most of Hutt City’s great bike tracks.

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Media 2 Feb 2010
World news at your fingertips

WELLINGTON —   Ever wondered what’s making headlines in New York? What about the lead story in the Shanghai Daily or perhaps the latest scandal to hit front pages in the UK? Now, thanks to the new PressDisplay online database at Hutt City libraries you can read more than 1400 newspapers from 83 countries in 39 languages, published in their original format and layout, including full text and images.

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Transport 2 Feb 2010
Mayor announces successful Korohiwa tender

WELLINGTON —   Hutt City Mayor David Ogden today announced Sparrow Construction Ltd as the successful bidder to refurbish the Korohiwa bus barn at Eastbourne.

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Community 28 Jan 2010
Practical advice for community groups at Fit 4 Funding

WELLINGTON — Fit 4 Funding is back and set to give local community groups practical advice on how to seek and make the most of funding opportunities.

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Cycling 28 Jan 2010
Bike Wise Month set to get Hutt City pedalling

WELLINGTON —   Hutt City will be humming with cyclists during February as pedal-pushers of all ages celebrate Bike Wise Month.

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Council 27 Jan 2010
Rona Bay reopened today

LOWER HUTT — Rona Bay in Eastbourne has reopened today after tests confirmed the water no longer poses a public health risk.

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Festival 26 Jan 2010
Music in Parks set to delight with Whirimako Black performance

WELLINGTON — Hutt City’s Pelorus Trust Music in Parks series kicks off next month with a performance from award-winning jazz diva Whirimako Black at Williams Park in Days Bay.

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Environment 22 Jan 2010
Rona Bay closed until further notice

WELLINGTON — People are being asked not to swim or collect shellfish at Rona Bay in Eastbourne until further notice.

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