NZ Local Elections 2025

Lower Hutt City Council

Central General Ward
The Lower 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 13 councillors and the mayor. two councillors will be elected from the Central 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 Lower Hutt City Council election.

Candidates

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George Mackay

George Mackay

Independent

Neelu Jennings

Neelu Jennings

Green Party

Rodney Cook

Rodney Cook

Tim McNamara

Tim McNamara

Simon Edwards

Simon Edwards

Independent

Paki Maaka

Paki Maaka

Independent

Glenda Barratt

Glenda Barratt

Independent

Neelu Jennings

Green Party

Neelu Jennings

Green Party

Why I'm standing

I believe Hutt City needs to be thinking about the effects of climate change more seriously and how we are going to get through. I think we have an amazing city and with an inclusive, resilient and connected community I believe we have the strength to ensure everyone can thrive.

About me

As a disabled leader in our city, I have many community connections and understand it is often our diverse and disadvantaged community who is underrepresented at the council table. I will listen hard and amplify the voices of those who are quiet, shy or hard to hear.

My priorities
  1. Promote inclusive and connected communities so people can support each other in times of need.
  2. Create communication channels so people can have more participation in the prioritising of funding.
  3. Understand the needs of our diverse population better and how we can create a more supportive city.
Before politics

Mum/trustboard member

Residence

Central Hutt

Age

41

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Why I'm standing

I believe Hutt City needs to be thinking about the effects of climate change more seriously and how we are going to get through. I think we have an amazing city and with an inclusive, resilient and connected community I believe we have the strength to ensure everyone can thrive.

About me

As a disabled leader in our city, I have many community connections and understand it is often our diverse and disadvantaged community who is underrepresented at the council table. I will listen hard and amplify the voices of those who are quiet, shy or hard to hear.

My priorities
  1. Promote inclusive and connected communities so people can support each other in times of need.
  2. Create communication channels so people can have more participation in the prioritising of funding.
  3. Understand the needs of our diverse population better and how we can create a more supportive city.
Before politics

Mum/trustboard member

Residence

Central Hutt

Age

41

Connect via

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