About Us

The Hutt News, New Zealand's Best Community Newspaper as judged at the 2005 Qantas Media Awards, represents everything that is best in local news. Circulating over 43,940 copies to Lower Hutt, Petone, Eastbourne, Wainuiomata, Stokes Valley, Naenae, Taita, Normandale, Maungaraki, Kelson the newspaper (founded in 1928) has a very proud history.  It is published every Tuesday.

A media awards judge commented that the Hutt News "covered the city like dew”.  As well as city and regional council issues, the paper covers local schools, sport, business, community groups and pesonalities and has regular entertainment, real estate, health and motoring features.

Nielsen CMI Survey (Q1-Q4 2010) found that the Hutt News has an average issue readership 15+ of 75,000. Dominating the area with both advertising and local news, the Hutt News continues to maintain its No. 1 position in the local market.

The editor is Simon Edwards, direct dial (04) 589-7622, email editor@huttnews.co.nz
The manager is Grant Davidson, direct dial (04) 589-7617, email GrantDavidson@huttnews.co.nz

Retail Booking Deadline - Tuesday
Retail Material Deadline - Noon Wednesday
Classified Booking & Material Deadline - 3pm Friday

The Hutt News
22 Raroa Road
PO Box 30 029
Lower Hutt 5040
PH: +64 4 570 2040
FAX: +64 4 566 5485