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
Dave Burt
Why I'm standing
I value the unique balance our city offers — close-knit communities, natural beauty, and urban convenience – but we are facing the twin challenges of underinvestment (Three Waters) and failing to plan for or address the coming impacts of climate change. We must prepare now for climate impacts and invest wisely – not just in waste minimisation, but in truly future-proofing our city. That means focusing on essentials, not "nice to haves".
About me
I have lived in Trentham for 12 years. I have no political party affiliations, and I am no longer working so have the time to spend that a councillor's role deserves. My career has been spent on analysing issues and working with others, including governance groups – which is what the council is – to identify and implement solutions. I've worked in local government, so I know how a council operates.
My priorities
- Review the very high level of front-loading of rate increases in the LTP.
- Better prepare Upper Hutt for the climate change impacts that will affect how the city functions.
- Make better choices based on more robust data about where community spending goes.
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