Hutt Radio 88.3FM - Your voice in the valley

23/07/2026

Want to join the team at Hutt Radio? We're looking for sales reps.

This is a great working-from-home role, with only occasional trips to meet with advertisers, so it'd suit someone who wants the freedom to organise their day to suit themselves.

Do as much or as little as you like. We can supply qualified leads every week, and pay a generous commission.

Find out more by reading our TradeMe listing, and apply via that site.

Radio Sales Executive (Part time, Contract) for Hutt Radio Limited in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

27/04/2026

Exciting to be invited to the Warriors vs Dolphins game at Hnry Stadium on ANZAC Day courtesy of our new friends at . It's a fantastic holiday destination - check out their Insta for inspiration. They'll even send you a copy of their useful and funny "Cuzzy bro" brochure, made specially for us Kiwis. Thanks for a great night guys, and to co-sponsors Hope to see you again sometime. Sorry not sorry about the loss 😁

21/04/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to win quiz night? 🧠✨

Head along to the Sprig + Fern Tavern Petone TONIGHT at 7pm for a fun-filled quiz night - all in support of Hutt Radio.

Entry is just $5 per person, and you can play solo or bring a team of any size. There are different prizes up for grabs each week, from treats and goodies to vouchers you can spend right there at the pub.

It’s a great excuse to get out, have a laugh, and support local community radio at the same time.

See you there!

20/04/2026

⚠️ UPDATE | 21 April 6:30am

A state of emergency and red rain warning is still in effect for the Wellington region. Our crews have been working right through the night to respond to the weather and keep our city moving. Here’s the latest update:

🌉 BRIDGES
- All bridges in Lower Hutt are OPEN
- Follow Upper Hutt City Council for updates on Silverstream Bridge

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES
- Fairfield Ave – CLOSED
- Junction Street – CLOSED
- SH2 Kaitoke to Featherston, (Remutaka Hill) - CLOSED
All other local roads are OPEN. Please take extra care when travelling.

As part of the response Wellington Water have deployed pumping stations and crews to vulnerable relocations in Lower Hutt to assist with any surface flooding.

Due to bridge damage, SH2 is now CLOSED between Kaitoke and Featherston (Remutaka Hill). Road users are advised to delay travel if possible.

🏠 WELFARE SUPPORT
If you’re feeling unsure or need a safe place to go, support is available.
The following facilities are open and can provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments.
- Walter Nash Centre (Taitā) - Can also accommodate small domestic pets.
- Wainuiomata Marae
- Kōraunui Marae

Please note: all other Council facilities remain closed until further notice.


⚠️ CURRENT RISKS

️⚠️ Do not drive or walk through floodwater as it may be contaminated and contain debris.

⚠️ Keep an eye out for warning signs of landslides, including:
- Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
- Sticking doors or window frames
- Gaps where frames are no longer fitting properly
- Decks, steps, or verandas shifting or tilting away from the house
- New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, footpaths, or retaining walls
- Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls

If you notice any of these signs, move to a safe area and report it to 04 570 6666. If your life is at risk, call 111 immediately.

More info:
https://www.gns.cri.nz/our.../natural-hazards-and-risks/
hutt.city/landslips

📞 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
- If your life is at risk, call 111
- Power outages/downed lines: Your electricity provider
- Wellington Electricity: https://www.welectricity.co.nz/outages
- Metlink: https://www.metlink.org.nz

ℹ️ STAY UPDATED
- Updates: https://hutt.city/alert
- Follow this page for ongoing information

Please stay safe and look out for each other.

19/04/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to win quiz night? 🧠✨

Head along to the Sprig + Fern Tavern Petone this coming Tuesday at 7pm for a fun-filled quiz night — all in support of Hutt Radio.

Entry is just $5 per person, and you can play solo or bring a team of any size. There are different prizes up for grabs each week, from treats and goodies to vouchers you can spend right there at the pub.

It’s a great excuse to get out, have a laugh, and support local community radio at the same time.

See you there!

18/04/2026

Are you a tech nerd? Do you maybe have a studio of your own and know where all the plugs go? Or are you an electrician? We need both to help us out with our studio relocation.

We're very flexible about how much time you can devote, and when. And you don't need to know anything about radio, as we already have people who'll be working alongside you who have that knowledge.

Have a look at our ad on Seek Volunteer, and if that's you, apply via that website.

https://seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering/127174/Studio-tech-wiz-or-a-keen-amateur-Grab-this-role-

18/04/2026

QUIZ NIGHT. TUESDAY. 7PM. 🎉

Get your team together (or go it alone!) and head to the Sprig + Fern Tavern Petone for a quiz night with a purpose.

✔️ Just $5 entry
✔️ Teams of any size
✔️ Prizes every week (think vouchers, treats, and fun surprises)
✔️ All proceeds support Hutt Radio

Whether you’re in it to win it or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great night out in Petone.

Lock it in: Tuesday, 7pm. See you there!

18/04/2026

Just a reminder that we're looking for someone, ideally with basic business know-how, to take on the role of being our new General Manager. You don't have to know anything about radio - we're just looking for someone who's perhaps owned or run a small business and has 4 to 10 hours a week to spare.

This would ideally suit a (semi) retired business person, or someone who's been the "back room" of a small business.

You'd get to work with a great team during an exciting time for Hutt Radio.

Apply via Seek Volunteer below.

https://seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering/126147/General-Manager

14/04/2026

Hey you! Yes, you! Think you're pretty smart? Smart enough to win amazing prizes in the Sprig + Fern Petone quiz? Then come along tonight at around 6.30 pm at 146 Jackson Street, Petone.

The Hutt Radio crew will be there, lurking at the end of the bar, ready to help mark the answers. Come and say hi, and we'll help you join a team - or you can compete on your own.

Or bring a few friends and form a team of your own. There are questions on general knowledge, history, geography, music and sport.

There are great prizes, lots of fun, a range of craft beers and other drinks, and some amazing food. ALL the proceeds go to Hutt Radio, so it's a fun way to support us. See you there!

10/04/2026

This... is no more! That's right, most of the mess blocking access to Buzz and its neighbours, like City Green, has finally been moved. Yay!

But don't look at it and think "Oh, they'll be okay so I don't need to make a special effort to support them".

You do. Don't assume things will return to "normal" for these businesses. People won't soon forget the chaos, which has only moved, not ended. Roads are still closed. Times are still tough.

Not only do affected businesses need to keep going, they need to make up for the takings they lost when they were invisible behind fences and portable toilets and machinery.

So make your lunch destination today - and as many other days as you can afford it - Buzz. Get your fruit and vegetables from City Green.

We've already lost another High Street business - the paintball shop. Let's hope the haemorrhaging ends there.

But the only people who can make it stop are us. Council is ignoring the present and trying to distract us with future plans for the area. No one's coming to save us but us.