2022

Upper Hutt City Council

The Upper 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 10 councillors and the mayor. 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 election.

Upper Hutt City Council candidates

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Cyndi Miller

Konrad Hickson

Michael Hurle

Matthew Carey

Jordan Milburn

Heather Newell

Chris Carson

Hellen Swales

Jaap Knegtmans

Paul Lambert

Bill Hammond

Emma Holderness

Blair Griffiths

Dylan Bentley

Tracey Ultra

Ramil Adhikari

Dave Wheeler

Nigel Mander

Keith Bennett

Teresa Homan

Dean Spicer

Michael J. Anderson

Paul Lambert

Independent

Upper Hutt City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I am proud to be part of a team that has made important decisions successfully steering our community through challenging times. Our carefully considered priorities for the city have focused on investment in infrastructure, business and recreation. I want to be part of the team going forward, continuing diverse development in our now vibrant city for which I have always been a strong advocate and effective ambassador.

About me

I am very passionate about Upper Hutt. I was city promotion manager and known by some as Mr Upper Hutt. I am a city councillor now and a team player with very strong networks in the Wellington Region. I am heavily involved in the community - Remutaka Lions, Mainly Acoustic Music, UH Piano Trust chair, Hutt Valley Sports Awards Committee and heritage activities Lions Clubs motto is 'we serve' and I follow it.

My priorities

  1. With a growing population we must ensure existing infrastructure is continually improved.
  2. Enable Upper Hutt to share in benefits of making the Wellington area stronger by working together.
  3. Improve council handling of environmental matters – rubbish, recycling, climate change adjustments.

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