Mayor of Upper Hutt

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 Upper Hutt City Council mayoral election.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Financial prudence is always a priority for a council under my leadership.

    In today's environment, council will continually access projects and costs etc.

  • Make sensible decisions on expenditure to balance cost-pressures and the need to continually improve our infrastructure.

    Lead budget planning that is a sustainable across the triple bottom line – financial, social and environmental health are interconnected.

    Ensure fees and charges are fair to all that need to pay them and reduce those paid for the use of sports grounds by schools and young people

  • Introduce a new levy on developers to fund infrastructure in new suburbs.

    Commit to reducing the fees and charges for all sporting codes using council facilities.

    Continue commitment to not raise our rates by more than 6% year on year till 2031.

  • Keep rates as low as possible while also servicing the needs and wants of Upper Hutt residents.

    Continue prudent and careful investment to ensure debt level is sustainable.

    Ensure accessibility is the most important factor so as not to become a user pays community – giving everyone a fair chance to participate.

  • Financial prudence is always a priority for a council under my leadership.

    In today's environment, council will continually access projects and costs etc.

  • Make sensible decisions on expenditure to balance cost-pressures and the need to continually improve our infrastructure.

    Lead budget planning that is a sustainable across the triple bottom line – financial, social and environmental health are interconnected.

    Ensure fees and charges are fair to all that need to pay them and reduce those paid for the use of sports grounds by schools and young people

  • Introduce a new levy on developers to fund infrastructure in new suburbs.

    Commit to reducing the fees and charges for all sporting codes using council facilities.

    Continue commitment to not raise our rates by more than 6% year on year till 2031.

  • Keep rates as low as possible while also servicing the needs and wants of Upper Hutt residents.

    Continue prudent and careful investment to ensure debt level is sustainable.

    Ensure accessibility is the most important factor so as not to become a user pays community – giving everyone a fair chance to participate.