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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Enter into a democratic debate and consultation process with residents to determine the wishes of the community around Three Waters Reform.

    Re-introduce a reasonable flat rate charge for trailers and utes at the tip. This will reduce fly-tipping which has increased recently.

    Review the current Councils Asset Management Plan to ensure appropriate and targeted investment in Three Waters.

  • Improve kerbside rubbish and recycling through ongoing education, collection of food waste and an affordable option for low waste households.

    Continue to invest in three waters infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and affordable drinking water and effective waste and stormwater.

    Support social procurement initiatives to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes from contracting of services.

  • Enter into a democratic debate and consultation process with residents to determine the wishes of the community around Three Waters Reform.

    Re-introduce a reasonable flat rate charge for trailers and utes at the tip. This will reduce fly-tipping which has increased recently.

    Review the current Councils Asset Management Plan to ensure appropriate and targeted investment in Three Waters.

  • Improve kerbside rubbish and recycling through ongoing education, collection of food waste and an affordable option for low waste households.

    Continue to invest in three waters infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and affordable drinking water and effective waste and stormwater.

    Support social procurement initiatives to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes from contracting of services.