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.

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.

  • Monitor the upgrade of the swimming complex H2O. Major investment.

    Monitor the Maidstone Park Sports Hub which is another major Long Term Plan project.

    Maintain a policy of making sure our parks, cycle and walk ways continue to grow and flourish.

  • Further develop community facilities where people can connect with each other as well as support community events.

    Promote developments like the Maidstone Community Sport Hub and the NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport that will bring the best to our city.

    Support a vibrant arts and creativity scene that is accessible for everyone and develop a multicultural strategy for Upper Hutt.

  • Keep parks and recreation areas clean and safe for use of all Upper Hutt people.

    Encourage events to our city through grants and/or support.

    Provide facilities for as many sports as possible with the buildings and land available at our disposal, ie Maidstone Community Sports Hub.

  • Continued investment in facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries, and community halls to support a healthy and caring community.

    Continue investment in our recreational and sporting facilities to support our local clubs and to attract events from outside of our region.

    Regulate the number and location of liquor outlets across our city.

  • Monitor the upgrade of the swimming complex H2O. Major investment.

    Monitor the Maidstone Park Sports Hub which is another major Long Term Plan project.

    Maintain a policy of making sure our parks, cycle and walk ways continue to grow and flourish.

  • Further develop community facilities where people can connect with each other as well as support community events.

    Promote developments like the Maidstone Community Sport Hub and the NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport that will bring the best to our city.

    Support a vibrant arts and creativity scene that is accessible for everyone and develop a multicultural strategy for Upper Hutt.

  • Keep parks and recreation areas clean and safe for use of all Upper Hutt people.

    Encourage events to our city through grants and/or support.

    Provide facilities for as many sports as possible with the buildings and land available at our disposal, ie Maidstone Community Sports Hub.

  • Continued investment in facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries, and community halls to support a healthy and caring community.

    Continue investment in our recreational and sporting facilities to support our local clubs and to attract events from outside of our region.

    Regulate the number and location of liquor outlets across our city.