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Hi everyone,
Just to let you know that the overnight closure on the Rimutaka Hill for the 19th of April has been cancelled – So please disregard the notice that was in this week’s Wednesday Edition.
As these things can happen so quickly at the drop of a hat, being cancelled and all that, I’ll probably just leave it up to the individual to find out about these closures in the future. I’ll just continue to share the posts on Facebook as opposed to having them published on the site.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
ILLNESS: Hi everyone, just to let you know that I’m taking time off from today (Wednesday 15th of April) to Monday 20th of April. It’s not as serious as the image might say, but I’ve been ill coming from stress for the past week or so, and I’m still feeling a bit grotty so I’ve decided to take it easy for the time being – I have several appointments next week so I want to be well enough then.
I’ll be checking emails probably once a day, and as usual I’ll be checking the news websites for articles each morning like I always do – but apart from that, I won’t be overdoing it.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
WEDNESDAY EDITION for the 15th of April 2026
Full Edition (with images): Wednesday Edition – 15th of April, 2026
Data-Friendly Edition (no images): Wednesday Edition – 15th of April, 2026 (data-friendly)
REAL ESTATE: For Sale: 10 Kukupa Grove, Heretaunga
OPEN HOME DAYS – SUNDAY 19th & 26th APRIL 12.15 – 1.00 P.M.
Anzac Weekend: Services operate as normal on Anzac Day, Saturday 25th of April. Buses will be replacing trains on Sunday 26th of April / Monday 27th of April.
Source: Metlink
WEDNESDAY EDITION for the 8th of April 2026
Full Edition (with images): Wednesday Edition – 8th of April, 2026
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Upper Hutt deserves transparency on water costs. – Rachel Kingi
DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS EASTER SUNDAY 5th OF APRIL
Hi everyone, just a reminder that daylight saving ends early in the morning on Easter Sunday at 3.00 am. Unless you’re the type that enjoys waking up at 3.00 am to do it, I recommend putting your clocks back one hour before heading for bed on Saturday night.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
WEDNESDAY EDITION for the 1st of April 2026
Full Edition (with images): Wednesday Edition – 1st of April, 2026
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LIBRARIES CLOSE EARLY 1ST OF APRIL
Heads-up for this coming Wednesday, 1 April – and no, this is not an April Fools’ joke!
We’re closing early on Wednesday to allow our team to attend an all-staff meeting in the afternoon. Central Library will close at 3.00pm and Pinehaven Library will close at 2.30pm that day.
We apologise for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you can visit us while we’re open.
Source: Upper Hutt Libraries
Our opening days will be a little different over Easter and Anzac Day.
But you won’t need to go on a Easter Egg Hunt for them, they’re right here:
- Good Friday: Closed
- Easter Monday: Closed
- Anzac Day: Closed
Source: Upper Hutt City Council
A “thank you” to Upper Hutt Foodbank for sending this to The Upper Hutt Connection.
NOTICE: The Upper Hutt Foodbank at 64 Martin Street will be OPEN on Easter Monday, 6th of April.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Residents meeting – Teresa Homan
WEDNESDAY EDITION for the 25th of March 2026
Full Edition (with images): Wednesday Edition – 25th of March, 2026
Data-Friendly Edition (no images): Wednesday Edition – 25th of March, 2026 (data-friendly)
Online cemetery database
From 11 March to 15 April, the online cemetery database will not be updated as we are currently working on improving how cemetery records are managed. If you need help finding burial or plot information during this time, please call us on (04) 527 2169. Thank you for your understanding.
Source: Upper Hutt City Council
24/03/26
SITUATIONS VACANT: Creative Marketer Wanted – Part-Time Contractor | Upper Hutt
WEDNESDAY EDITION for the 18th of March 2026
Full Edition (with images): Wednesday Edition – 18th of March, 2026
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BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL: Hi everyone, just wanted to say a thank you to those with their messages and their support while I was unwell. Everything’s back to normal now – I’ll be continuing to keep the vitamin C as part of my daily immunity support along with the echinacea.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
ILLNESS UPDATE: Hi everyone, just to say that over yesterday the situation greatly improved – continually getting better, not worse. Symptoms aren’t nearly as bad. Taking both vitamin C and echinacea now – will be taking both of them afterwards too just to try to keep my immune system topped up best I can. Was only taking echincaea previously.
I’ll be taking Saturday and Sunday off this weekend to try to allow my body to fully recover. I normally do The Upper Hutt Connection on Saturday’s too unless it’s a long weekend.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
ILLNESS: Hi everyone, just to let you know that I’m currently suffering from a cold so things will be operating at a bit of a reduced capacity in the meantime. Might not reply to emails and put up articles as quickly as I usually do.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
WEDNESDAY EDITION for the 11th of March 2026.
Full Edition (with images): Wednesday Edition – 11th of March, 2026
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WEDNESDAY EDITION FOR THE 4th OF MARCH 2026
Regular Version: Wednesday Edition – 4th of March, 2026
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CHANGES TO THE WEDNESDAY EDITION
Hi everyone, just an announcement regarding the Wednesday Edition. From this point onwards, the Wednesday Edition is no longer going to be restricted to those on the mailing list, it will now be available to those on the mailing list, those who follow The Upper Hutt Connection on Facebook, and those who visit the website – The Wednesday Edition, with links to both the version with images, and the data-friendly option will be be put up each Wednesday morning.
Cheers, Ben Knowles – Editor / Operator @ The Upper Hutt Connection.
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