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March 2016 | Upper Hutt City Council news
As we move through March
the only area in the region, outside
into autumn, I think we can all
of Wellington City’s CBD, to see a
confidently say that we have had a
steady increase in retail tenancy. This
great summer. Temperatures in our
increase has dropped Upper Hutt’s
city and throughout the Hutt Valley
city centre vacancy rate to around
Young
Achievers
Youth Civic
Awards 2016
have been outstanding.
12%, out-performing Hutt City’s High
Upper Hutt City Council’s
Street, which sits at 30% vacant
Young Achievers Awards
and Porirua’s canopy connection,
are just around the corner.
A message from the Mayor
2016 is a milestone year for us as we
mark the 50th anniversary of Upper
Hutt becoming a city. Upper Hutt
was proclaimed a city by Governor
General, Sir Bernard Fergusson on
28 May 1966. We have a number
of anniversary celebrations planned
sitting at 24% vacant. Along with
developments at the former CIT and
the major residential development
pending at the AgResearch site,
exciting times are ahead for our city.
from 21 March until 15
April. Nomination forms
available at Upper Hutt
Central Library, H2O
over the next six months. Just to
the Land Use Strategy: Upper Hutt
Xtream, and Council
name a few, there will be a Freedom
2016 – 2043. Consultation is open
reception.
Parade, an Upper Hutt Heroes
until 28 April, and we’ll have hearings
exhibition at Expressions Whirinaki,
in mid-May. This is a very, very
an oral history project in the Upper
important document for the future
Hutt Central Library, the Queen’s
of our city, bringing together the
Birthday Music Festival, the Upper
original Urban Growth Strategy of
Nominees will be invited
Hutt ambassador’s campaign, and
2007 and the Rural Strategy. Having
to the Awards night which
a Golden Jubilee Ball—yes—just
just one strategy for the whole of
will be held at Expressions
like the civic balls they use to have.
the city will allow us to integrate
Whirinaki Arts and
The programme will be announced
planning and management of all of
Entertainment Centre
shortly and it is something that all
our land resources in a sensible and
on 8 June.
of us can look forward to as we
sustainable way. As we are faced
The 2016 award categories
celebrate the 50th anniversary of
with increasing pressure on space
are Sports, Cultural and
Upper Hutt City.
for housing and businesses, this
performing arts, Leadership,
economists saying that Wellington’s
prospects are bright for 2016.
Wellington is emerging as one of
the stronger economies of the
country. As part of the region,
Upper Hutt will benefit from and
contribute to the upward trend of
the Wellington regional economy.
We read recently that Upper Hutt
city centre is bucking the trend as
of thinking differently about Upper
Hutt. I’d like to challenge all of us
to extend our thinking beyond the
next few years, look into the future,
and come up with ideas and solutions
Forms are also available at
www.upperhuttcity.com/
young-achievers-awards
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Mana Wāhine, and
Mana Tāne
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Nominees will also be
considered for the
Mayor’s Award.
that will make our city thrive. The
If you know a young person
final strategy will be adopted at the
that is doing great work in
Council meeting on 29 June. I look
our local community, then
forward to engaging with you all on
nominate them now.
this over the next few months.
There are exciting times ahead for us
all as we look forward to a busy and
prosperous 2016.
Wayne Guppy | mayor
2 | Councillor Dave Wheeler
and ballot boxes are
Last week we began consultation on
Recently we have also heard the
2 | Upper Hutt City is 50!
Nominations are open
and a comprehensive programme
document is the start of the process
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UPPER HUTT CITY IS 50!
Club host a celebrity cricket match at Trentham
over the last 50 years, celebrating the people
2016
Memorial Park on the 20th (see page 4 for details).
and personalities that make our city great.
Pivotal to our celebrations will be the Golden
Today we are also launching a 50th anniversary
Jubilee Ball, which will be held at Expressions
website: 50.upperhuttcity.com. This site is
Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre on
the go-to portal for all anniversary events
11 June.
and celebrations.
Upper Hutt City Library is facilitating the Oral
We have come a long way in 50 years and
History Project, capturing the memories of the
Upper Hutt’s future is brighter than ever. We
people who were here during the dacade that
are positioning ourselves well in the current
Upper Hutt became a city.
economic climate and building towards a
MARKS 50 YEARS SINCE UPPER
HUTT ACHIEVED CITY STATUS.
This milestone is significant for us. We remain
New Zealand’s youngest and smallest city by
population, but we are fourth largest by land area.
Council has put together a schedule of activities,
projects, and events to mark the occasion. But we
want the whole community to be involved. You’re
invited to come up with your own community
event to celebrate this milestone. Send your
Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment
thoughts in to us and we’ll provide you with the
Centre will be presenting the Upper Hutt Heroes
resources to add our prestigious ‘50’ brand mark
exhibition from 13 May to 10 July. The exhibition
to your promotional material.
will showcase 50 of Upper Hutts finest heroes
future that is a sustainable, strong, and
thriving community.
Already celebrations are kicking-off this month
50.UPPERHUTTCITY.COM
as Activation and the Upper Hutt United Cricket
A word from Councillor Dave Wheeler
Kia ora and hello.
A lot has happened in the two
terms I’ve been a city councillor
and I have enjoyed seeing a lot
of progress happening. One
issue that has taken a lot of
Council time was the super city
amalgamation proposal. The
community came out in large
to voice their opinion and had
an enormorous impact on the
eventual scrapping of the plan.
I’ve seen the protection of our
southern hills, the rebuilding
It’s also good to see funding from
of our railway station, and the
NZTA approved for the Hutt River
first two stages of the multi-
Trail upgrades. Working towards
sport hub at Maidstone park
a complete cycle network, this
completed. I’m also slowly seeing
connectivity in the valley will
the reinvigoration of the city
be great for our community
centre through the Economic
from a recreational and a safety
Development Stimulus Package.
viewpoint. There are other
With council elections coming
outdoor projects in the pipeline
up in October there is a lot of
that are coming up. Exciting
work still to come: the Land Use
times ahead.
Strategy; various plan changes;
and this year’s Annual Plan to
consult on.
We are the gateway to the
outdoors—that is for sure.
Land use strategy—have your say!
Upper Hutt’s original Urban Growth Strategy was adopted
in 2007. It was written to help manage urban growth and
set the foundations for future development within the
city. Recently we have been reviewing this document to
ensure that planning for the future is still going to guide
the best outcomes for Upper Hutt.
The review work has also brought consideration of the
city’s rural and natural areas into the same document as
urban areas. Having one strategy for the whole of the city
is a way of integrating planning and management of our
land resources in a sensible and sustainable way.
We have now created a new document which deals with
this wide range of issues. The new document is called
the ‘Land Use Strategy: Upper Hutt 2016 – 2043’ and
now is the time to let us know what you think of it.
Consultation began last Wednesday and continues until
Thursday 28 April 2016. Information about the draft
Strategy and how to make a submission was included
in last week’s Upper Hutt Leader, but if you missed this
or want more copies, you can find it on our website, as
well as Council reception, the Upper Hutt Central and
Pinehaven Libraries, and the i-SITE Visitor Information
Centre at Expressions Whirinaki.
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Water use
Please continue to conserve water where possible. So far,
Anzac
Commemorations
we have not had to ban sprinklers this summer but careful
ANZAC Day—Monday 25 April
water use remains a priority.
Please continue to adhere to your designated garden
watering times, and be careful to use water efficiently and
effectively.
Business
movements
Dawn Parade at 5.45 am
Dawn Service at 6.00 am
Upper Hutt Civic Centre
Find water-saving tips at
upperhuttcity.com/water
Available supply
New
Alliance Massage
Bella’s Canine Pet Spa
Actual consumption
Collective Fitness Centre
Storage lake
usage
Happy Hire
Jovan’s Kitchen
Target: 150 megalitres per day
Annual Plan
Kiosk (Upper Hutt Station)
Lincraft
Regional water consumption 18 February – 8 March
Monterrey Cinemas
Qi Therapy
Queen Street Medical Centre
Shadow Academy
That (Faith) Place
Trudy’s Café
Upper Hutt Therapeutic Massage
Moving or moved
The Gun Shop
Wheeler’s Footwear
We’ll be presenting a consultation
Business profile—Jovan’s Kitchen
2016 – 2017 in the Upper Hutt
Leader on 23 March. It contains
information about changes to the
Fourteen new jobs have been created in Upper Hutt,
thanks to the newly-established Italian restaurant,
Jovan’s Kitchen on Wilson Street.
Long Term Plan 2015 – 2025. We
would like your feedback about
the proposed projects before we
The restaurant opened in late February in the
premises formerly occupied by Viveré.
adopt the Annual Plan in June.
Please tell us what you think
by 28 April.
Owner, Jovan Janevski is delighted with the new
restaurant noting that customers are enjoying the
convenient location—not having to travel to Lower
Hutt or Wellington to enjoy an authentic Italian meal.
The Long Term Plan 2015 – 2025
remains the primary source
of information about Council
“Our customers have been very kind and happy,”
says Mr Janevski. “Some say they’ve been waiting
for a restaurant like this to open here.”
With the Wilson Street premises vacant for a period
of time, Mr Janevski saw an opportunity to open his
document for the Annual Plan
operations and can be found
on our website. This means less
duplication and more time to
second Jovan’s Kitchen, noting that Upper Hutt did not
have a restaurant dedicated to Italian cuisine. Jovan
worked as a chef for 14 years before opening his first
Jovan’s Kitchen restaurant in Petone in 2010.
get involved in the consultation
process, and have your say!
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Jovan acknowledges Council’s assistance in the
establishment process through our Economic
Development Manager Phil Gorman and the
Compliance team who were able to provide assistance
to Mr Janevski in the licensing process.
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Proposed Plan Change 41
ensures ongoing protection of
protection in the conservation
and residential hill zones in urban
areas. The first submission period
for proposed Plan Change 41
closed on Friday 26 February and
Council received 39 submissions,
10am - 4pm
Rain or Shine
Saturday 19 March
groups of trees and notable trees
following the removal of blanket
2016
March
Madness Fair
Upper Hutt
Painted environment
Upper Hutt is fast becoming a painted environment
with the installation of 6 new murals in as many
months in the city centre and other suburban locations.
OVER 240 STALLS live music
kids rides great food
aND GREAT BARGAINS FROM LOCAL STORES
go to upperhuttcity.com/march-madness-fair
for more information and entertainment line-up
hEAPS OF FREE PARKING OR TAKE THE TRAIN!
which staff are summarising. We
have now reopened proposed
Plan Change 41 for further
submissions until 30 March 2016.
Proposed Plan Change 42 –
Pinehaven Flood Hazard Area
Another great Upper Hutt event supported by
Council has worked with schools, youth groups, and
seeks to amend the District
individuals who have volunteered, contributing to the
Plan to reduce the impact of the
design and installation. The murals are vibrant and
Round one for
Creative funding
flood hazard in the Pinehaven
catchment. We expect Proposed
Plan Change 42 to be open for
submissions in April/May 2016.
exciting, and often showcase Upper Hutt’s natural
beauty through the eyes of our younger residents.
Young people have had the opportunity to learn a wide
range of skills and work alongside celebrated artists
Round one of Creative Communities funding for
including Chimp (Ash Sisson), Ghostie (Sean Duffel),
2016 is open for applications. Do you have a creative
project or arts programme that you would like to get the
Haunt One (Ollie Rennie), Daniel Mills, and Claire Rye.
community involved with? Applications close on 18 March.
For more information about each of the murals go to
Go to upperhuttcity.com/creative for more information.
www.upperhuttcity.com/painted-environment/
Celebrity
cricket
Sunday, 20 March
Barton Oval
Trentham Memorial Park
Zero Waste
and Community
Garden fund
Join Ollie Newton, Matt Bacon, Matt Taylor,
Chris Nevin, Leighton Morgan, Irene van
Dyk, Cory Jane, and Jason Woodward at
the first event of our city’s 50th anniversary
Junior cricket
8.00 am,
Curtain raiser
celebrations.
Watch the Mayor’s XI take on the MP’s XI in
a game of T20 cricket at Barton Oval.
This Upper Hutt City Council fund seeks to support practical
sustainability initiatives related to waste minimisation and
community resilience to encourage community
10.30 am
participation and long term action.
Celebrity match
There is currently $5,000 available for allocation for
1.30 pm
Zero Waste and $4,000 for Community Gardens.
Applications are now open, closing on 29 April.
www.upperhuttcity.com/zero-waste-fund
Upper Hutt City Council
838 – 842 Fergusson Drive
(04) 527 2169
Private Bag 907
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Upper Hutt 5140
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