NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Lower 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 Lower Hutt City Council mayoral election.

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Karen Morgan

Karen Morgan

Independent

Prabha Ravi

Prabha Ravi

Independent

Ken Laban

Ken Laban

Brady Dyer

Brady Dyer

Independent

Karen Morgan

Independent

| Hutt City Councillor

Karen Morgan

Independent

| Hutt City Councillor

Why I'm standing

I am the voice that can represent our diverse community. I listen and consult I know and love our community I understand governance I am practical and genuine I am a person of action I do what I say I am going to do!

About me

It would be a privilege to represent you as your Mayor. I am hardworking, tenacious and give 100% to all that I do. My mantra has always been to encourage all to be the best they can be, and this is what I want for everyone in our city.

My priorities
  1. Social cohesion – connecting people, building a stronger, resilient community and putting people first.
  2. Businesses – critical to foster strong productivity locally, innovation, investment and youth employment.
  3. Create a shared long-term vision that is strategic and sustainable with diverse voices being heard.
Current role

Hutt City Councillor

Residence

Hutt Central

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Why I'm standing

I am the voice that can represent our diverse community. I listen and consult I know and love our community I understand governance I am practical and genuine I am a person of action I do what I say I am going to do!

About me

It would be a privilege to represent you as your Mayor. I am hardworking, tenacious and give 100% to all that I do. My mantra has always been to encourage all to be the best they can be, and this is what I want for everyone in our city.

My priorities
  1. Social cohesion – connecting people, building a stronger, resilient community and putting people first.
  2. Businesses – critical to foster strong productivity locally, innovation, investment and youth employment.
  3. Create a shared long-term vision that is strategic and sustainable with diverse voices being heard.
Current role

Hutt City Councillor

Residence

Hutt Central

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