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
Kylie McKenna
Why I'm standing
I'm running for council because I care about our community and want Upper Hutt to be a safe, vibrant and thriving place. I'm committed to listening to residents, ensuring transparency, and making decisions that improve everyday life. I want to bring practical, community-driven solutions, strengthen connections, and make sure everyone feels heard, valued and supported as we plan for a resilient and inclusive future.
About me
I will make a good elected representative because I listen, collaborate and put the community first. With strong connections across Upper Hutt, I understand local needs and concerns. I bring practical experience, a commitment to transparency, and a focus on fairness and accountability. I will work tirelessly to represent all residents, build trust, and ensure decisions reflect what matters most to our city and the people who live here.
My priorities
- Ensure council decisions are transparent, strengthening trust through community engagement.
- Grow the economy by backing local businesses and addressing unemployment in our community.
- Protect waterways, parks and green spaces for our future generations.
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