Greater Wellington Regional Council

Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt Constituency
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 13 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt constituency. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Greater Wellington Regional Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support more mixed-use developments and champion implementing the 15 neighbourhood urban planning concept in our cities.

    Procure as many services as possible from NZ-owned businesses. I want to make sure Hutt businesses deliver Hutt projects and services.

    Work collaboratively with other agencies and the private sector to support the rollout of the WellingtonNZ Economic Development Plan.

  • Champion a climate-friendly economy that supports local business, provides meaningful work, and pays living wages.

    Promote and facilitate green jobs and training, especially for rangatahi/youth, eg reforesting regional parks and expanding predator trapping.

    Involve the community and community groups directly in local economic planning and mapping, including infrastructural projects.

  • Support more mixed-use developments and champion implementing the 15 neighbourhood urban planning concept in our cities.

    Procure as many services as possible from NZ-owned businesses. I want to make sure Hutt businesses deliver Hutt projects and services.

    Work collaboratively with other agencies and the private sector to support the rollout of the WellingtonNZ Economic Development Plan.

  • Champion a climate-friendly economy that supports local business, provides meaningful work, and pays living wages.

    Promote and facilitate green jobs and training, especially for rangatahi/youth, eg reforesting regional parks and expanding predator trapping.

    Involve the community and community groups directly in local economic planning and mapping, including infrastructural projects.