Hutt City Council

Western 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 Western 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit to the completion of Riverlink Melling Hutt floodplain management.

  • Enable the implementation of ambitious community-led climate change mitigation strategies to primarily reduce gross greenhouse gas emissions.

    Build community resilience to unavoidable climate impacts and transition to a low-carbon economy.

    Ensuring urban spatial planning, infrastructure and buildings, support low-carbon living, mobility, and working.

  • Commit to the completion of Riverlink Melling Hutt floodplain management.

  • Enable the implementation of ambitious community-led climate change mitigation strategies to primarily reduce gross greenhouse gas emissions.

    Build community resilience to unavoidable climate impacts and transition to a low-carbon economy.

    Ensuring urban spatial planning, infrastructure and buildings, support low-carbon living, mobility, and working.