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.

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.

  • Deliver the improvements needed for our city to thrive.

    Work with local businesses to encourage job creation, encouraging sustainable growth by providing work opportunities to private businesses.

    Support community initiatives and collaborate to develop local opportunities. Invest in more youth programs.

  • Continue to work closely with local businesses and Chamber of Commerce to support local procurement and help young people into work.

    Strengthening partnerships with education, research and manufacturing sectors to assist young people into employment.

    Focus on moving local freight businesses more efficiently across the city via the cross valley connection.

  • Deliver the improvements needed for our city to thrive.

    Work with local businesses to encourage job creation, encouraging sustainable growth by providing work opportunities to private businesses.

    Support community initiatives and collaborate to develop local opportunities. Invest in more youth programs.

  • Continue to work closely with local businesses and Chamber of Commerce to support local procurement and help young people into work.

    Strengthening partnerships with education, research and manufacturing sectors to assist young people into employment.

    Focus on moving local freight businesses more efficiently across the city via the cross valley connection.