From the Mayoral leadership
View the latest updates from Mayor Wayne Guppy and Deputy Mayor Hellen Swales on our response to COVID-19. These updates are also on the Mayor and Deputy Mayor's Facebook pages.
22 September 2021
Let’s get vaccinated Upper Hutt.
9 September 2021
Kia Ora koutou katoa. Our second day at level 2 and an update from me.
2 September 2021
Kia ora Upper Hutt. A quick check in with you now we are in level 3. Take care.
12 August 2020
We've moved back to Alert Level 2. Let's remember to be kind, and follow the Alert Level 2 guidelines so we can keep COVID-19 out of our community.
29 May 2020
It's great to see Upper Hutt so busy. Also good to have further restrictions eased in time for the long weekend.
12 May 2020
Looking forward to Alert Level 2 and a return to some normality and increased economic activity.
5 May 2020
The Extraordinary Council meeting held regarding Revised Annual Plan 2020 - 21 was historic for Upper Hutt City Council. It was the first held remotely via audio-visual link Zoom and broadcast on Facebook live. We are living in different times.
1 May 2020
We are continuing to work our way through Alert Level 3. If we’re treating ourselves to takeaways and/or a coffee, let’s make sure we maintain our 2-metre social distance.
28 April 2020
Great to be able to share some options available to those businesses who want to open and offer a click and collect to the community. To also remind you that Upper Hutt City Council is here to assist you. Give them a call on (04) 527 2169 we are in this together. Remember we still have to keep our social distancing.
24 April 2020
As Anzac Day dawns, let's take time to remember those who made the such a great sacrifice for our country, our returned service men and women, and those who continue to serve our country in the armed forces here and abroad.
22 April 2020
Looking forward to Anzac Long Weekend and coming to the end of Alert level 4 on Monday night.
20 April 2020
Wonderful to be able to share the work some of our council officers are doing in our community. Remember we are here to help so please contact us via our website, Facebook page, or by phone (04) 527 2169. We are in this together. Stay safe in your bubbles.
17 April 2020
We're making progress, but we're still in lockdown. Let's keep up the good work.
14 April 2020
Great to be sharing the community updated with Mayor Wayne Guppy as the Mayoral team for our great city.
9 April 2020
Council discussed multiple measures aimed at bringing relief to residents and businesses.
7 April 2020
Thanks Upper Hutt for the continued effort in Alert Level 4. Thanks to the Essential Workers.
3 April 2020
Let’s not get discouraged. We are all in this together.
1 April 2020
Today we opened our Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). This will increase our ability to respond to welfare needs in the community.
25 March 2020
Let's make sure we look after each other all do our best to prevent the spread of COVID-19.