Hutt City Council

Eastern 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 Eastern 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.

  • Provide an innovative solution for the east-west Cross Valley Transport project linking with our SH1/SH2 north- south transport spine.

    Consult with the local community to capitalise on Naenae Pool re-construction project to bring vibrancy to the Hillary Court town centre.

    Collaborate with local business owners to develop a social supermarket in the Naenae town centre.

  • Capitalise on the urban revitalisation opportunities of RiverLink, reinvigorating the CBD with new businesses and people-friendly streets.

    Provide start-up support to new local businesses to ensure longterm success, economic growth and job creation.

    Support suburban shopping centres, community initiatives and collaboration to develop and strengthen local economies.

  • Provide an innovative solution for the east-west Cross Valley Transport project linking with our SH1/SH2 north- south transport spine.

    Consult with the local community to capitalise on Naenae Pool re-construction project to bring vibrancy to the Hillary Court town centre.

    Collaborate with local business owners to develop a social supermarket in the Naenae town centre.

  • Capitalise on the urban revitalisation opportunities of RiverLink, reinvigorating the CBD with new businesses and people-friendly streets.

    Provide start-up support to new local businesses to ensure longterm success, economic growth and job creation.

    Support suburban shopping centres, community initiatives and collaboration to develop and strengthen local economies.