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UPPER HUTT CITY
Valley News
June 2017 | Upper Hutt City Council news
A message from the mayor Inside...
It was a great pleasure on 2 June and a connection to Transmission
2 | New bridge a reality
to present three young citizens Gully, the upgraded access is
of Upper Hutt with Mayoral going to be a game-changer for Civic Awards
Certificates after they came our region and our city. These
to the aid of a fellow citizen improvements are going to bring Do you know someone
in the city centre. It was also the rest of the North Island one who has done some
an honour to present several step closer, and with it, significant outstanding and innovative
Youth Civic Awards at the Young industrial and economic benefit. voluntary work for our city
Achievers event last week. Our and community?
At the recent Wellington Regional
young people are setting the bar Any resident of Upper Hutt
Strategy meeting, I moved that
for what a strong community who has done meritorious 2 | Councillor Chris Carson
our councils consider building a
looks like. Their dedication and voluntary community service
regional indoor arena. Industry
contribution is highlighting what for the city is eligible to be
feedback suggests such a
defines a great community—one nominated for a Civic Award.
venue would be instrumental in
that I am proud to be a part of.
securing significant national and A Civic Award recipient will
Speaking of which, we’re again international performances and not have received other
seeking nominations for our events. Participating councils public recognition for their
Upper Hutt Civic Awards. And have agreed to report back on community service in
we’ll be celebrating our local this in August. the form of other awards
heroes this month by saying (unless in exceptional
The development of Upper Hutt’s 3 | Bespoke business
“Cheers to our volunteers” circumstances).
Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028 is
during National Volunteer Week.
now underway. Pre-consultation A nomination must be
Our physical upgrade of the starts soon, and in the coming signed by at least two
city centre continues. Although months we’ll be seeking residents of Upper Hutt. A
the Princes Street stage of feedback on the way forward nomination from an Upper
the project has faced some for our city. Hutt organisation must
challenges, it’s great to see it all be signed by at least two
The Bridge Road bridge is finally executive members of that
taking shape. I am confident that
complete. Although minor works organisation.
the gains will be worth it, with
are still to be finished, such 4 | More bylaws under review
improved access between Upper Nominations received by
as removal of the temporary
Hutt Station and Main Street for Friday, 30 June will be
services bridge, we expect that
residents and visitors alike. considered for this
life is returning to normal for our
year’s awards.
It’s also great to see the Bridge Road residents. We’d like
Haywards interchange project to thank you all for your patience If a nomination is successful,
heading toward completion. and cooperation during this time. we will contact the nominee
Combined with SH58 upgrades We talk more about this on to find out if they wish to
page 2. accept the award.
4 | EVs charging in the city centre
Get more information and
Wayne Guppy | mayor download a nomination
/mayor.wayneguppy form at:
UPPERHUTTCITY.COM
/CIVIC-AWARDS
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BIG THANKS to the
patient
Council received high praise from various parts
of the community (including neighbouring
Ultimately though, it has been the residents
of Bridge Road who we’d like to thank.
residents of Bridge Road who, after 18 councils) for its ability to react dynamically, and Their patience and endurance during this
months of waiting, are finally able to quickly put a replacement project in place. time has been remarkable, and we’d like to
use the new bridge at Birchville. acknowledge them for their forbearance,
However, as with any project of this size and
feedback, and assistance as we have had to
With the previous bridge partially collapsing nature, unforeseen issues came up that could
navigate through what at times has been a
in a storm on 29 October 2015, it was ‘all only be dealt with once they materialised. This
tricky process. The project has also not come
systems go’ for Council to respond, finding a included inclement weather, fish spawning
to fruition without affecting the wider Birchville
way for Bridge Road residents and businesses seasons, technical difficulties, and equipment
and Akatarawa community, along with the
to resume access between their properties malfunction.
residents of Larchmont Grove and Totara Park,
and the rest of the city. Core services were
With all of that, Council’s chief concern was who have also had to endure traffic delays,
restored, and within 3 weeks a walking
making sure that the new bridge was robustly significant noise, and other disruptions.
track from Totara Park was converted to a
built and safely installed. We’ve worked hard to
temporary single lane road as Council began Thanks to you all so much.
communicate progress and delays where possible.
the process of replacing the bridge.
A word from Councillor Chris Carson
As a first-time Councillor, I am Don’t wait for a disaster to The recycling station in Park Street is
honoured and proud to have happen. You should take steps certainly proving to be popular. It provides
been elected. It’s been a fast and now to be prepared. another avenue for recyclables and
enjoyable learning experience. its usage will hopefully ensure that it
When a disaster does happen,
becomes permanent. If you find the bins
The Wellington Region Emergency do what you can to make you
full or go on a day that it’s closed, please
Management Office (WREMO) and your household safe. Then,
don’t dump your recyclables. Please
is running four free emergency if you can, go out and check on
be considerate and return on
preparedness sessions at Upper your neighbours. Also check the
another day.
Hutt Central Library on Mondays surrounding streets. If necessary,
at 7.00 pm, from 12 June to 3 July. go to your local Community Well that’s all from me. I hope
This is a good opportunity to find Emergency Hub. This is a place that you keep safe and warm
out how you, your household, and where your local community can during the winter.
your neighbourhood can keep safe coordinate a response. If help is
Chris
during and after a natural disaster, needed that cannot be provided
and to find out about Community within your community, then the
Emergency Hubs. Emergency Operations Centre at
Council should be contacted.
Open Space Strategy
Upper Hutt City Council is developing We are here Public consultation
Our parks and open spaces—a
strategy that will guide and support
the planning and development
May June/July August September October October November
of open spaces in Upper Hutt. Issues and Consider Prepare draft Hearing Consider Adopt
opportunities feedback Strategy for meeting(s) submissions Open Space
For more information, go to
feedback consultation Strategy
consultation.upperhuttcity.com
When we shop in Upper Hutt we are investing in our own community,
enabling growth, and helping to lift and improve the retail offering.
Locals invest
For some years our community has been The following stores are all either new to Upper Hutt or have
asking for increase and improvement to moved, renovated or expanded—improving both the look,
our retail environment. With the support feel, and viability of our business community.
of both the local and wider community,
Some of these stores also support online retail through their
a large proportion of our retailers have
websites and Facebook pages.
been able to reinvest in our community
by renovating or moving and expanding. 1 Avison’s Home 20 One Sushi
Doing so has improved the standard of
and Giftware 21 Pita Pit
presentation and the retail variety we
have available. This can only happen
2 Avison’s Living 22 Plush Studio VISA WOAP—
when we shop locally and support local and Leisure 23 Pure Life Yoga
Food Truck Rally
businesses. When businesses thrive 3 Bark City Groomers 24 Rasha Taylor
they create jobs, stronger communities, 4 Bentley Real Estate 25 Shady Lady Barbers returns
and a stronger economy. This in turn 5 Botanical Beauty Co. 26 Subway
The VISA Wellington on a Plate Food
helps provide new businesses with the
6 Café Blume 27 The Gun Shop Truck Rally is hitting the road once
confidence to commit to Upper Hutt.
7 Cake and Kitchen 28 The Cycle Centre again, offering up delectable burgers
Bespoke Tailored Curtains and Blinds 8 Callidus Architects 29 Thimbles and Threads at Trentham Racecourse on Sunday
started off in Russell Street. Due to the 9 Carpet Court 30 Tigerlily 27 August. Council is excited to again
wonderful support from both locals and offer free outdoor films. The event will
10 Cartridge World 31 TJ’s Barbers
those further afield, and the growth they have a distinct New Zealand flavour
11 Created Homewares 32 Tricky’s Sandwich Bar
are achieving, they have now expanded with both the food and films being
into larger premises. 12 Grind Coffee Lounge 33 Wheeler’s Footwear inspired by New Zealand’s diverse
13 Hair Fx @ 494 culture.
This thoughtfully-styled store is
14 Jock’s Vapes
spacious and light, and is stocked with The food trucks will assemble from
an inspiring range of exquisite fabrics, 15 Lash and Brow Bar 1pm and families will be encouraged
wallpapers, blinds, and a small selection 16 Little Haven to make an afternoon of it, bringing
of furniture. Keep an eye out for the hot 17 Marc Walker Real Estate picnic blankets and cushions to cosy
pink signage at the intersection of Main 18 Muffin Break up with some tasty food as they watch
and Royal Streets. a film. The films will be chosen by the
19 Narayan Spices & Foods
public via voting on our Facebook
page in July. Follow us to have your
By making a conscious choice to shop locally when we say on which films will be screened at
can, the retail environment flourishes and helps provide the this family fun event.
confidence for other business to set up here as we have seen
Look out for updates on facebook.com/
recently with the national brand Pita Pit opening on Main St.
upperhuttcitycouncil and for other Visa
Thank you Upper Hutt for spending your money, when you Wellington on a Plate events in Upper
can, where you live! Hutt, go to visawoap.com
Annual Plan 2017 – 2018 update
Public consultation We are here
Council received approximately 121
submissions on the Annual Plan. Two
hearing meetings have also been held. We
have now also considered all the feedback 22 March 13 April 19 April 28 April 22 May 23 May 1 June 28 June
Mayor’s Public Hearing Hearing Consider Adopt
and, along with any changes, the Annual
Hot seat meeting meetings 1 meeting 2 submissions Annual Plan
Plan will be adopted at an extraordinary
Council meeting on 28 June.
Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028 coming
That’s right, we’re now underway with the We are here 2017 2018
preliminary work for the Long Term Plan
2018 – 2028. The following time line is a
rough guide for our milestones working May – August June – September March – April May June Late June
towards adoption by the Councillor Pre-consultation Public Hearing Consider Adopt
end of June 2018. workshops consultation meetings submissions Long Term Plan
Bylaws under
EVs welcome in
review
Upper Hutt
Public Places Bylaw 2005
Friday 28 April saw the opening of our city
We’re proposing to amend
centre’s first commercial electric vehicle (EV)
the bylaw as follows:
More thanks charging station. ChargeNet NZ were in town
• Incorporate provisions for the event, coinciding with MTA’s 100th
to regulate trading in As part of National Volunteer Week (18 – 24
anniversary weekend in Wellington.
public places. June), Upper Hutt City Council is saying thanks
through our, ‘Cheers to our Volunteers’ The EV charging station sits next to a
• Make it clearer, including
campaign. Once again, we’re putting up a series designated parking space behind the ANZ
some new definitions, and remove
of community noticeboard signs, along with bank. It has two different charging plugs
some duplication and outdated
email, audio-visual, and social media imaging, to suit most EVs. Vehicle owners will need
provisions.
showcasing just a few of our city’s volunteers in an account with ChargeNet NZ to use the
• Introduce penalties for breach of the
some real-life situations. charger.
bylaw under the Local Government
Act 2002. Volunteering is of huge benefit to the wellbeing For more information go to charge.net.nz
of our city and represents a significant amount of
Trading in Public Places work that can be difficult to measure.
Bylaw 2005
We want to acknowledge this work and give our
Because we’re proposing that
heartfelt thanks for the amazing effort that all
provisions to regulate trading in
our volunteers put in and contribute to our
public places be incorporated into
community and city.
the Public Places Bylaw 2005, we’re
also proposing that the Trading in
Public Places Bylaw 2005 be revoked
(formally cancelled and removed from Healthy families
use). Our review found that there is
no requirement for a separate bylaw live in healthy homes.
for trading in public places, as trading
is effectively a subset of activities Learn how to make your home
occurring in public places. We think it
warmer, drier, and healthier.
will be simpler and more user-friendly
to have all Council’s provisions relating
BOOK A FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION
to public places in one bylaw.
» CALL SUSTAINABILITY TRUST ON 0508 78 78 24
Consultation is open until upperhuttcity.com/waste-sustainability/eco-friendly-home-advice
5.00 pm, Friday 23 June. Go to
consultation.upperhuttcity.com for
more information.
Community
Event funding improvements on the way Grants funding
Applications for Community Grants are now open for
To better align the awarding of our Events Fund Grants to our Council vision we are reviewing community organisations, clubs, and schools. You can
the criteria for receiving funding and introducing a dedicated funding round, which will apply apply for a grant to cover operational expenses and/or
for events held from 1 July. We will be holding two (1 hour) workshops on the new process projects that benefit the Upper Hutt community.
at Upper Hutt Central Library at 7.30 am on 28 June and 7.00 pm on 29 June. To register your Applications close 31 July.
interest, please email adam.reynard@uhcc.govt.nz. Go to upperhuttcity.com/local-events
for more information. Go to upperhuttcity.com/community-grants
for more information.
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