NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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David McNicholas

David McNicholas

DJ

Hellen Swales

Hellen Swales

Change we need, voice you deserve

Corey White

Corey White

Independent

Kylie McKenna

Kylie McKenna

Independent

Dave Burt

Dave Burt

Hope resilience and a shared future

Daniel Welch

Daniel Welch

Backing the Future of Upper Hutt

Heather Blissett

Heather Blissett

Tofa Gush

Tofa Gush

Our Community

Brett Thomson

Brett Thomson

Euan Andrews

Euan Andrews

Michael J Anderson

Michael J Anderson

Bill Hammond

Bill Hammond

Independent

Angela McLeod

Angela McLeod

Tracey Ultra

Tracey Ultra

Independent

Emma Holderness

Emma Holderness

Independent

Dave Wheeler

Dave Wheeler

Henry Grey

Henry Grey

Matt Carey

Matt Carey

Independent

Ramil Adhikari

Ramil Adhikari

Wade Cashmore

Wade Cashmore

Independent

Teresa Homan

Teresa Homan

Independent

Gurpreet Dhillon

Gurpreet Dhillon

Nigel Mander

Nigel Mander

Serve the community

Heather Newell

Heather Newell

Rachel Tukaki Kingi

Rachel Tukaki Kingi

David McNicholas

DJ

David McNicholas

DJ

Why I'm standing

I've lived the highs and lows of life in Upper Hutt. I've raised a family here, run a business, and faced unemployment. I know the struggles, and I know the strength of our community. I want to ensure this city prospers and provides a secure future for our children and grandchildren for many generations to come.

About me

I will make an excellent elected representative as I will communicate with the community at all times, ensure their voice is heard around the table and go back to the community with the answers to their questions.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for removal of planned daily water charges while bringing in discounts for rain storage.
  2. Speed up roading repair services, fix the potholes and enforce parking rules on footpaths and berms.
  3. Introduce a bus service through Wallaceville industrial and residential estate.
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Why I'm standing

I've lived the highs and lows of life in Upper Hutt. I've raised a family here, run a business, and faced unemployment. I know the struggles, and I know the strength of our community. I want to ensure this city prospers and provides a secure future for our children and grandchildren for many generations to come.

About me

I will make an excellent elected representative as I will communicate with the community at all times, ensure their voice is heard around the table and go back to the community with the answers to their questions.

My priorities
  1. Advocate for removal of planned daily water charges while bringing in discounts for rain storage.
  2. Speed up roading repair services, fix the potholes and enforce parking rules on footpaths and berms.
  3. Introduce a bus service through Wallaceville industrial and residential estate.
Residence

Trentham

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