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.

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.

  • Commit to team effort and the voice of the people.

  • Ensure an ecosystem approach is taken to urban development to minimise adverse impacts on our environment, including water catchment.

    Support the formation of regional building and housing forums with representatives to jointly develop, implement and monitor policy locally.

    Work in collaboration with local community members to establish and maintain effective urban public spaces that link with public transport.

  • Commit to team effort and the voice of the people.

  • Ensure an ecosystem approach is taken to urban development to minimise adverse impacts on our environment, including water catchment.

    Support the formation of regional building and housing forums with representatives to jointly develop, implement and monitor policy locally.

    Work in collaboration with local community members to establish and maintain effective urban public spaces that link with public transport.