Mayor of Hutt City

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral 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.

  • Work with local small and medium businesses to see how we can better aid businesses around the city.

    Future proof infrastructure, especially around power (especially in winter) and drainage to cope with future developments.

    The southern end of High Street should have a roof over it to create an 'eat street' style area for restaurants, eateries, cafes etc.

  • Restore relationships with local businesses to understand their needs, encourage job creation, and a vibrant economy.

    Deliver the improvements needed for our businesses to thrive.

    Support community initiatives that support disadvantaged youth into work.

  • Support the establishment of an infrastructure skills academy in Lower Hutt to help meet workforce demands in the Wellington region.

    Revitalise Jackson Street Petone alongside key stakeholders and local businesses.

    Lobby government to support funding the Cross Valley Link Connection programme. This is vital for resilience and our industrial areas.

  • Work with local small and medium businesses to see how we can better aid businesses around the city.

    Future proof infrastructure, especially around power (especially in winter) and drainage to cope with future developments.

    The southern end of High Street should have a roof over it to create an 'eat street' style area for restaurants, eateries, cafes etc.

  • Restore relationships with local businesses to understand their needs, encourage job creation, and a vibrant economy.

    Deliver the improvements needed for our businesses to thrive.

    Support community initiatives that support disadvantaged youth into work.

  • Support the establishment of an infrastructure skills academy in Lower Hutt to help meet workforce demands in the Wellington region.

    Revitalise Jackson Street Petone alongside key stakeholders and local businesses.

    Lobby government to support funding the Cross Valley Link Connection programme. This is vital for resilience and our industrial areas.