Hutt City Council

Harbour 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 Harbour 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Reduce wait times on building consents.

    Deliver infrastructure needed to support housing growth. Protect our green spaces and ensure there are community recreational spaces.

    Support building energy efficient housing to lessen environmental impacts and lower cost of living.

  • Continue working with our housing partners to build more affordable and social housing throughout the city.

    Spatial plans allow areas of green living rooms and spaces for children and people and access ways are slow zoned.

    Council's future housing developments must achieve at least six stars in the HomeStar rating assessment.

  • Reduce wait times on building consents.

    Deliver infrastructure needed to support housing growth. Protect our green spaces and ensure there are community recreational spaces.

    Support building energy efficient housing to lessen environmental impacts and lower cost of living.

  • Continue working with our housing partners to build more affordable and social housing throughout the city.

    Spatial plans allow areas of green living rooms and spaces for children and people and access ways are slow zoned.

    Council's future housing developments must achieve at least six stars in the HomeStar rating assessment.