Hutt City Council

Northern 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 Northern 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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Continue support of key events such as the Hutt Fest, Symphony in the Hutt and events that involve a large cross section of the community.

    Ensure that green spaces and playgrounds are kept and maintained, especially where high intensity housing is planned.

    Ensure community hubs and recreational facilities remain affordable for use by local community groups.

  • Continue support of key events such as the Hutt Fest, Symphony in the Hutt and events that involve a large cross section of the community.

    Ensure that green spaces and playgrounds are kept and maintained, especially where high intensity housing is planned.

    Ensure community hubs and recreational facilities remain affordable for use by local community groups.