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Sustainability

Upper Hutt is our home and a place that belongs to all of us. As a community it’s where we live and where we come together to learn and grow. It’s where we play sport, swim in Te Awa Kairangi, support our local businesses and celebrate our growing diversity.

Sustainability at Council

Council's sustainability strategy and goals for Upper Hutt.

Sustainability opportunities

We’re working on opportunities for our community to lead more sustainable lives

Environment and Waste Minimisation Fund

The Council Environment and Waste Minimisation Fund aims to endorse smaller, hands-on sustainability projects focusing on environmental preservation, waste reduction, and strengthening community resilience. It targets schools, ECE’s and non-profit organisations.

Sustainability Stimulus Grant

The Grant aimed to support larger sustainable initiatives in Upper Hutt.

Healthy Homes

Is your home cold, or humid? Are getting condensation on your windows, or having problems with mould? Are you exploring heating solutions? Wanting to reduce your energy cost? Confused about window coverings? Curious about solar panels? We can help!

Climate change speaking event

We were thrilled to partner with Whirinaki Whare Taonga to sponsor the Meltdown: Visualising Climate Change exhibition and support the climate change speaking event held in March.

Upper Hutt Sustainable Landscape Guide

Here’s where you can get free Upper Hutt specific landscaping advice.

The Gardians

We're on a mission to celebrate our local pollinators, who are some of the hardest-working members of our community! Our goal is to raise awareness about how crucial pollinators are and provide practical ways for you to support them.

Water Resilience

Do you have 20L of water per person, per day for seven days stored for an emergency? After a disaster like an earthquake or flood, there could be damage to our water may not be available. Get prepared.

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