For teachers and principles – the school
π’ Attention Lower Hutt Schools – Drawing Competition Opportunity!
Electrify the Hutt 2025 invites your students (ages 5–12) to take part in the “Imagine an Electric Future” Drawing Competition as part of the Electrify the Hutt Expo. This is a great chance to spark conversations about sustainability, creativity, and the future of clean energy — and your school could win funding towards a project.
π« Why get involved?
- $3,000 School Prize – awarded to one Lower Hutt school based on the number of participating students and the quality of the school’s project proposal.
- Student prizes – including a $300 EVO Cycles voucher and 15 recognition prizes (pool passes).
- A chance for your students to engage with future-focused learning in a fun, creative way.
βοΈ Competition details
- Theme: “Imagine an Electric Hutt / School / Home” – how would life look in a fully electrified world?
- Ages: 5–12 years
- Opens: 1st September | Closes: 1 October
- Submission: Collect all entries at your school and drop them off in bulk at the Council reception (30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt).
π Each drawing must include:
- Student’s full name and age
- School name
- A school contact person (email/phone)
π Prize-giving
Winners will be announced at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Lower Hutt Town hall (Prizes can be collected any time, event runs until 4pm). Students can collect their artwork after the event.
π Encourage your students to take part and showcase their vision of an electric future. The more entries your school submits, the greater your chance of winning the $3,000 school prize
For Parents - Your Children
β‘π Parents – Bring the Kids to Electrify the Hutt! π¨
Looking for a fun family day out? Join us at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Lower Hutt Town Hall
This free community event is all about exploring a cleaner, electric future for our homes, schools, and city. You’ll get the chance to:
- Check out electric cars, bikes, and scooters πβ‘
- Learn about solar, wind, and other renewable energy ππ¨
- Discover practical ways to save energy at home π‘
- Enjoy interactive stalls, demos, and activities for the whole family πͺ
And of course — celebrate the winners of the kids "Imagine an Electric Future" Drawing Competition! π
π Competition prizes include:
- $300 EVO Cycles voucher for one lucky child
- $3,000 school prize for a Lower Hutt school
- 15 pool pass prizes for standout artworks
π Event details
- When: Saturday 4th October 2025
- Where: Lower Hutt Town hall
- Time: All day until 4pm (competition prizes can be collect anytime at the expo, attend to find out who won)
π Why come along?
Because the prizes can be collected at the event! Plus, it’s a chance to explore hands-on exhibits, get inspired about sustainable living while your kids are entertained at the kids zone, and support the creativity of our local tamariki.
Bring the whΔnau, enjoy the expo, and discover what an electric future could look like for Lower Hutt.
Plus, it’s a chance for your child to proudly show you their art work displayed at the event. (kids can take their art home on the day).
For the General Public and People from Outside Lower Hutt
π¨β‘ Parents – Your Child Can Enter the “Imagine an Electric Future” Drawing Competition!
Do you have a young artist at home aged 5–12? Encourage them to enter "Imagine an Electric Future" Drawing Competition.
Kids are invited to draw their vision of an electric future — whether it’s a home, school, or city powered by clean energy. Think electric cars, scooters, toys, solar panels, or even new inventions powered by electricity!
π How to Enter (for individual submissions)
If your child’s school is not Lower Hutt based, or submitting entries as a group, you can enter directly:
- Create a drawing (1 entry per child).
- Clearly label with:
- Child’s name (first & last)
- Age
- School name
- Parent/caregiver contact details
- Drop off or post the entry at the Council Reception, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt before 1 October 2025.
π Prizes to be won!
- $300 EVO Cycles voucher for one lucky child
- 15 recognition prizes (pool passes) for standout artworks
π Winners will be announced at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Lower Hutt Town Hall (event runs until 4pm).
π If you’re from outside Lower Hutt — your child is still welcome to enter! While the $3,000 school prize is for Lower Hutt schools only, all individual students (ages 5–12) are eligible for the main and recognition prizes.
β¨ Unleash your child’s imagination and be part of our celebration of a cleaner, electric future!