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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Complaint about Upper Hutt Mall – Bob Tidd
BAKING: Kids Biscuits
Roading and Safety Works – Updated 22nd of December
- Kiwirail Rail Corridor work. 26 Dec – Approximately 3 months of work. Traffic Management in PLACE.
- Stream Grove pedestrian crossing closed for track works: 27 Dec–11 Jan, 6am–6pm.
- Bathurst Street. Repair works on Rail network. 27 Dec- 11 Jan 2026. Pedestrian diversion as Stream grove pedestrian closed. Alternative crossing Somme Road and Silverstream. Traffic management in place.
Source: Upper Hutt City Council
PUBLIC NOTICES: Cancellation of Rimutaka Licensing Trust By-election
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Upper Hutt Must Have a Say on Amalgamation – Rachel Tukaki Kingi
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Upper Hutt Residents Speak Up on Water Asset Transfer – Rachel Tukaki Kingi
Water supply interruption: 78 – 98 Totara Park Road. 17 Dec, 11AM-12PM
Source: Upper Hutt City Council
Roading and Safety Works update: Tree Felling outside 679 Moonshine Hill Road. Wed 17 Dec. 9am -3pm. Both lanes closed. Resident access only.
The agenda for the upcoming council meeting on the 10th of December is now available:
Upcoming Council Meeting: Wednesday 10th of December 2025, 9.00 am
Roadworks update – 1st of December 2025:
- Gloucester St & Whitemans Valley Rd: Pre-seal repair works underway.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Organised protest against Government disestablishment of GWRC – Teresa Homan
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Anita’s Dance Academy end of Year Presentation Saturday 29 November 2025 – Paul Lambert
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MATTERS: Upcoming Council Meeting: Wednesday 10th of December 2025, 9.00 am
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