Hutt City Council

Central Ward
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. One councillor will be elected from the Central ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters 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.

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.

  • Increase work done by council encourage students to work in local businesses after school and ensure businesses understand grants available.

    Create and deliver a promotion plan for Lower Hutt as a place great to do business in.

    Carry on great work with Lower Hutt Chamber of Commerce and work strategically with them on what more can be done.

  • Increase work done by council encourage students to work in local businesses after school and ensure businesses understand grants available.

    Create and deliver a promotion plan for Lower Hutt as a place great to do business in.

    Carry on great work with Lower Hutt Chamber of Commerce and work strategically with them on what more can be done.