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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Advocate for businesses and organisations to have access to the reliable internet services they need to operate safely and efficiently.

    Support local initiatives to improve employment opportunities that enable young people to build their futures here.

    Work with new and existing businesses to ensure Upper Hutt has a strong economy including fostering opportunities for businesses to grow.

  • Advocate regionally for business hubs to be based in Upper Hutt to reduce reliance on the Wellington CBD and bring jobs into the Hutt.

    Support council to work with new businesses to ensure they have what they need to thrive in Upper Hutt.

    Maintain a focus on infrastructure so businesses and developers have confidence to invest, which will create employment.

  • Collaborate with local initiatives like Chamber of Commerce and YMCA, offering options for vocational employment pathways.

    Commit to policies making it easier to do business locally, keep spending local and attract new opportunities for growth and innovation.

    Commit to well-planned infrastructure to support a thriving Upper Hutt growth that is dependable, equitable and forward focused.

  • Build purposefully on local momentum, including the new Biodiversity Research Centre, to attract more economic development in STEM.

    Improve economic opportunities for people living in the north of Upper Hutt by extending the train service to Timberlea.

    Join the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs programme to support rangatahi into work.

  • Re-establish the economic stimulus scheme.

    Work with local business so they know Upper Hutt is open for business and the council cares.

  • Advocate for businesses and organisations to have access to the reliable internet services they need to operate safely and efficiently.

    Support local initiatives to improve employment opportunities that enable young people to build their futures here.

    Work with new and existing businesses to ensure Upper Hutt has a strong economy including fostering opportunities for businesses to grow.

  • Advocate regionally for business hubs to be based in Upper Hutt to reduce reliance on the Wellington CBD and bring jobs into the Hutt.

    Support council to work with new businesses to ensure they have what they need to thrive in Upper Hutt.

    Maintain a focus on infrastructure so businesses and developers have confidence to invest, which will create employment.

  • Collaborate with local initiatives like Chamber of Commerce and YMCA, offering options for vocational employment pathways.

    Commit to policies making it easier to do business locally, keep spending local and attract new opportunities for growth and innovation.

    Commit to well-planned infrastructure to support a thriving Upper Hutt growth that is dependable, equitable and forward focused.

  • Build purposefully on local momentum, including the new Biodiversity Research Centre, to attract more economic development in STEM.

    Improve economic opportunities for people living in the north of Upper Hutt by extending the train service to Timberlea.

    Join the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs programme to support rangatahi into work.

  • Re-establish the economic stimulus scheme.

    Work with local business so they know Upper Hutt is open for business and the council cares.