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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Lead a review of the current parking charges.

    Maintain roads and footpaths to a high standard while prioritising safety.

    Partner with the regional council to improve public transport in the city.

  • Champion delivery of the Cross Valley Link to ease congestion and unlock Petone Esplanade's potential.

    Fix the basics with safer roads, footpaths and streetlights across the city.

    Invest in connected routes for walking, cycling and scooters to give transport options and ease traffic congestion.

  • Improve public transport frequency, reliability and affordability.

    Upgrade transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, footpaths and car parks.

    Reduce traffic congestion with smarter planning and traffic management.

  • Build a transport system that connects communities, provides access to social opportunities and helps grow the economy.

    Recognise the different needs of people using the transport system and reflect this in the provision of service.

    Support the use of public transport to reduce environmental impacts and review the accessibility of the city for the disabled.

  • Lead a review of the current parking charges.

    Maintain roads and footpaths to a high standard while prioritising safety.

    Partner with the regional council to improve public transport in the city.

  • Champion delivery of the Cross Valley Link to ease congestion and unlock Petone Esplanade's potential.

    Fix the basics with safer roads, footpaths and streetlights across the city.

    Invest in connected routes for walking, cycling and scooters to give transport options and ease traffic congestion.

  • Improve public transport frequency, reliability and affordability.

    Upgrade transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, footpaths and car parks.

    Reduce traffic congestion with smarter planning and traffic management.

  • Build a transport system that connects communities, provides access to social opportunities and helps grow the economy.

    Recognise the different needs of people using the transport system and reflect this in the provision of service.

    Support the use of public transport to reduce environmental impacts and review the accessibility of the city for the disabled.