Latest news
Hutt Valley Bus routes
Aug 18, 2026
Greater Wellington, the organisation responsible for the region’s public transport, is proposing changes to some Metlink bus services across the Hutt Valley. Some of these changes could affect the way your members, residents, clients or employees travel, and potentially the accessibility of your organisation.
Before any final decisions are made, Greater Wellington would like to hear what people think about the proposed changes. Whether you are responding on behalf of your organisation, to represent a group of people you know might be affected, or just as a user yourself, we’d like to hear your views.
The services being reviewed are:
- Public services – 81, 83, 84, 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 120, 121, 130, 145, 150, 154, 160, 170
- Night bus services – N8, N22, N66, N88
- School bus services – 848, 849, 886, 901, 906, 915, 916, 929, 930, 951
This is your chance to tell Greater Wellington what you think, how the proposed changes could affect you, and what could be improved before the plans are finalised.
As a thank you for taking part, anyone completing the survey will go into the draw to win one of two $250 Prezzy Cards.
If the button above doesn’t work, copy this URL into your browser:
https://survey.gravitasopg.co.nz/survey/selfserve/219f/g064/260800?list=4&source=nDvdRmWGGC
For information relating to Bird Flu, see previous post
Normandale sentinels
Two Sierra Redwoods, stand as sentinels by the Normandale Overbridge. These are located on the former estate of Sir William Fitzherbert K.C.M.G. who served as a MP and various other public offices).
About Normandale
A fabulous place to live – a dormitory suburb where people come for the quality of life, Normandale has community facilities for all ages from playschool to Senior citizens.
The historical road to Pauatahanui is still the physical backbone of our community– winding through well established housing in bush clad hills to rural properties and Belmont Regional Park.
The suburb is dominated by a treescape that conceals housing and brings native birds to your windows.
There is easy access to central city shopping, Library, swimming pools and railway stations.
We have an attractive network of paths and reserves, and easy access to Belmont Regional Park for walking, cycling and horse riding
Historic horse trough
Constructed in 1905 at the top of the steep initial climb from the railway line, this horse trough still provides water for those that seek it out.
Hutt-Minoh House
Minoh House – formerly “Norbury”, built in 1904, where Professor George von Zedlitz and his wife Alice lived 1905 – 1922
Rural Normandale
Normandale extends into rural properties that merge into Belmont Regional Park providing unsurpassed quality of life in Lower Hutt.