Hutt City Council

The Hutt City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the six councillors elected by all voters in the city. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the city). This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hutt City Council election.

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Karen (Kaz) Yung

Independent

Petone Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about this city, and I would love to serve the wider community through being on council because I currently do not see some of the perspectives that I hold being represented and I want to advocate for voices that I can currently see are missing out, from the communities I represent and engage with, for the benefit of the present and well into the future.

About me

Born and bred in Te Awakairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt, I have a mix of experiences in various sectors – community, retail, hospitality, faith groups, youth, food resilience and over a decade's experience in governance. I am super passionate about environmental and social justice, I love this city, and most importantly, I am grounded in the community.

My priorities

  1. Community – ensuring our people have a strong voice at the table advocating and representing well.
  2. Collaboration – I am passionate about working with others and making sure real engagement occurs.
  3. Environmental resilience – making sure we have a great present, but also a secured future.

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