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The Hutt Zone with John MacDonald focuses on the people, issues, events, and music that shape the Hutt Valley community.

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Hutt Zone - 1 October

Hutt Zone ·

2026/10/04

This week we talk art trails with artist and Upper Hutt Art Trail organiser Elizabeth Gibson, as the 10-11th of October is the annual art trail weekend. We hear about this year’s artists, locations and the wide range of creative art open to the public. And hear about Elizabeth’s painting and ceramic art journey. Elizabeth Gibson artist Upper Hutt Art Trail We hear more in the 1979 history on the late Annie Huggan on her memories of Petone as a Millworker and Petone Mayor. Thanks to Hutt City

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Hutt Zone - 24 September

Hutt Zone ·

2026/09/24

This week we talk to the convenor of the Upper Hutt branch of Wheels and Canes Disability Group – Blake Forbes-Gentle ahead of their September meeting at Upper Hutt Library. And we chat to CEO and co-founder of HUHANZ Carolyn Press Mckenzie on the "Behind the scenes Animal Sanctury Tours" at Haywards Hill – which sees extra tours put on for the school holidays. Book a tour and literally save an animal’s life. We hear more in the 1979 history on the late Annie Huggan on her memories of Petone as a

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Hutt Zone - 17 September

Hutt Zone ·

2026/09/18

This week we talk Lower Hutt Art Trail with one of its organisers Louise Thomas – and hear about her artistic path into photography and painting. The trail runs 17th – 18th October 2026 with 50+ artists sharing their work – get the trail map and artist profiles by checking out @lowerhuttarttrailWe hear more in the 1979 history on the late Annie Huggan on her memories of Petone as a Millworker and Petone Mayor. Thanks to Hutt City Libraries Heritage Centre for sharing this recording. And there’s

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Hutt Zone - 10 September

Hutt Zone ·

2026/09/13

This week we talk poetry with local writer Margaret Jeune who has just released her latest poetry collection called “The Monk’s Chair” printed by The Night Press and available online from - https://www.lulu.com/We start a 1979 history on the late Annie Huggan on her memories of Petone as a Millworker and Petone Mayor. Thanks to Hutt City Libraries Heritage Centre for sharing this recording. And there’s loads of local music – from Julie Bevan “Yara” and from Cantoris Choir Wellington – Henry

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Hutt Zone - 3 September

Hutt Zone ·

2026/09/05

This week we look at finding work for the over 50s with Seniors @ Work founder Ian Fraser – we talk about his established job platform, some local Hutt vacancies and senior-friendly employers plus some tips on how best to position yourself in these challenging economic times.We finish our 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt Heritage There’s poetry for the political age as we move into the next general

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Hutt Zone 27th August

Hutt Zone ·

2026/08/28

This week we get creative with clay and meet Lower Hutt artist and teacher Cate Pates from Fig Tree Clay Studio ahead of Hutt classes on ceramic miniature house-making, creative cup creation and being stop 23 on this year’s Lower Hutt Art Trail in October.We hear more in the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt Heritage There’s a piece of ‘flash fiction” from Lower Hutt writer Vivienne Ball – “Writing a

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0:51:52

Hutt Zone 20th August

Hutt Zone ·

2026/08/21

This week we "Electrify The Hutt" – and talk to its chairperson James Scott ahead more house and business events on making the switch off fossil fuels to renewable energy options. There’s lots of practical ideas to help the Hutt make the move – with events coming up in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt and a big regional event in Wellington in September & October.We hear more in the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper

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Hutt Zone - 13th August

Hutt Zone ·

2026/08/14

This week we meet author and host of “Penning Your Past” Angela Robertson which is an event in Family Heritage Month, by Upper Hutt Libraries – Saturday 22nd August.In fact this week’s show is ALL ABOUT Upper Hutt City Library! We hear more in the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt Heritage There’s local poetry from Elizabeth Lynch – “My Safe Place” from the 2022 Upper Hutt Libraries Poetry Competition

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0:51:50

Hutt Zone - 6 August

Hutt Zone ·

2026/08/09

This week chat with Lower Hutt musician Julie Bevan before her next appearance at Upper Hutt’s Mainly Acoustic Music Club on Tuesday 11th August. We sample plenty of her music from across the decades as well as talking about the issues facing the music industry today!We hear more in the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. There’s award winning local poetry from Dylan McGregor – “The Greatest Treasure” from last

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Hutt Zone 30 July

Hutt Zone ·

2026/08/01

This week hear about the busy schedule of the Hutt Valley Orchestra ahead of Sunday’s concert and September’s orchestral workshop weekend. We chat to violinist Barry Mawer on the Star Cross’d Lovers concert at St James Church, Lower Hutt, the annual orchestra open-invite workshop with tutors from the NZSO and Orchestra Wellington, and get some insight into the life as a member of a large community orchestra.We start the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the

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Hutt Zone 23-07-2026

Hutt Zone ·

2026/07/24

The Hutt Zone with John MacDonald focuses on the people, issues, events, and music that shape the Hutt Valley community.

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16th July

Hutt Zone ·

2026/07/16

Join John MacDonald in the Community Drive #TheHuttZone on Thursday the 16th of July 2026 at 5pm on Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM for a variety hour of Hutt Valley stories, history, people, music and poetry.We hear about the Regional Stamp, Coin and Post Card Fair coming to Lower Hutt this Saturday from one of its organisers – Bob Gibson. Get some tips and ideas on collecting from an avid thematic collector. There’s more in our 2015 history series with centenarian Eileen Smeaton sharing her

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Hutt Zone - 9 July

Hutt Zone ·

2026/07/09

Join John MacDonald in the Community Drive #TheHuttZone on Thursday the ninth of July 2026 at 5pm on Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM for a variety hour of Hutt Valley stories, history, people, music and poetry. There’s plenty of Hutt Valley High School “One Hundred Years” stories – hear about the 7-8 August school alumni events from current Principal Denise Johnson, and more in our 2015 history series with centenarian Eileen Smeaton sharing her memories of Hutt Valley Schools in the 1920s and

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Hutt Zone - 2 July

Hutt Zone ·

2026/07/02

The Hutt Zone with John MacDonald focuses on the people, issues, events, and music that shape the Hutt Valley community.

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Hutt Zone - 25 June

Hutt Zone ·

2026/06/28

This week in #TheHuttZone we talk to Lower Hutt based actor, teacher and musician Henry Ashby before he leaves for musical theatre life in London, starting with his Masters Degree at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Henry is running a give-a-little page to help get him to London - https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-henry-study-musical-theatre-at-lamda-london There are the final memories of Upper Hutt’s musical scene in the 1960s from musician Stefan Brown. Recorded in 2016 with

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Hutt Zone - 18th June

Hutt Zone ·

2026/06/19

The Hutt Zone with John MacDonald focuses on the people, issues, events, and music that shape the Hutt Valley community.

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Hutt Zone - 11 June

Hutt Zone ·

2026/06/11

The Hutt Zone with John MacDonald focuses on the people, issues, events, and music that shape the Hutt Valley community.

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Hutt Zone - 4 June

Hutt Zone ·

2026/06/04

We hear more memories of Upper Hutt’s musical scene in the 1950s and 60s from musician Stefan Brown. Recorded in 2016 with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt HeritageThere’s poetry from Wainuiomata’s David Smith “Senior Moments” read by Trentham’s Arlene Croft. We hear from Upper Hutt City Mayor Peri Zee who talks to Smarterfocus Productions’ Martin Edwards on local government amalgamation plans. And we hear a Katherine Mansfield Short Story “A Little Episode” found through the

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Hutt Zone - 28 May

Hutt Zone ·

2026/05/28

This week we talk watercolours and wellness with Dawn Dutie ahead of her workshop on Sunday in Upper Hutt, and hear about the art community she’s building around her Main Street Art & Gift shop. We see out May New Zealand Music Month, by hearing memories of Upper Hutt’s musical scene in the 1950s and 60s from musician Stefan Brown. Recorded in 2016 with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt Heritage We also hear original music from Tom Dorman & Simon O’Dey “Who lit the fire” and from

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Hutt Zone - 21 May

Hutt Zone ·

2026/05/21

As May is New Zealand Music Month, John chats to Harvest Moon band member Rob Reid ahead of their next Days Bay Pavillion gig – 31st May, we hear about the band’s music, its origins, and hear some of their unique “Americana” tunes.We complete our readings from Katherin Mansfield’s “In a German Pension” from Bookstream Audio Book’s Harrie Dobby – this week’s it’s “A Blaze”. There’s poetry from last year’s Upper Hutt Library Poetry Competition – “Celebrate my firsts” by John Dwyer and read by Steve

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