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 ten 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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David McNicholas
DJ
Hellen Swales
Change we need, voice you deserve
Corey White
Independent
Kylie McKenna
Independent
Dave Burt
Hope resilience and a shared future
Daniel Welch
Backing the Future of Upper Hutt
Heather Blissett
Tofa Gush
Our Community
Brett Thomson
Euan Andrews
Michael J Anderson
Bill Hammond
Independent
Angela McLeod
Tracey Ultra
Independent
Emma Holderness
Independent
Dave Wheeler
Henry Grey
Matt Carey
Independent
Ramil Adhikari
Wade Cashmore
Independent
Teresa Homan
Independent
Gurpreet Dhillon
Nigel Mander
Serve the community
Heather Newell
Rachel Tukaki Kingi
Bill Hammond
Why I'm standing
As a first term councillor I would like to carry on the work that has started and work towards a balanced budget and other projects. I believe as a business owner I bring a professional focus to council in which I feel we need. I have lived, worked and played here all my life and am proud of who we are, lets keep that going.
About me
Upper Hutt is facing challenging times as a business owner of a transport and storage company for 43 years I have seen it all. I have spent 3 years on council learning and navigating what is essentially a slow moving bus. I have learned that although this can be frustrating it is also very rewarding. Upper Hutt needs someone that will use common sense decisions for local problems.
My priorities
- Balance the budget.
- Affordable rates.
- Get the best deal possible for Upper Hutt.
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