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.

Candidates

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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

Ramil Adhikari

Ramil Adhikari

Why I'm standing

I am running because I care about our community and want every voice to be heard. I want to create a council space that is open, welcoming and accessible to all, where everyone feels encouraged and confident to speak and be heard.

About me

I bring proven leadership, governance and community engagement experience, and a collaborative approach. I have served on governance boards and volunteer groups and understand how to turn ideas into action while representing diverse voices. I have integrity, listening skills and a commitment to transparency to ensure I will serve residents effectively.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates through responsible spending to ease cost-of-living pressures for Upper Hutt people.
  2. Expand accessible after-hours healthcare services.
  3. Strengthen diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote a welcoming Upper Hutt.
Before politics

Public Health Professional

Residence

Trentham

Age

42

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Why I'm standing

I am running because I care about our community and want every voice to be heard. I want to create a council space that is open, welcoming and accessible to all, where everyone feels encouraged and confident to speak and be heard.

About me

I bring proven leadership, governance and community engagement experience, and a collaborative approach. I have served on governance boards and volunteer groups and understand how to turn ideas into action while representing diverse voices. I have integrity, listening skills and a commitment to transparency to ensure I will serve residents effectively.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates through responsible spending to ease cost-of-living pressures for Upper Hutt people.
  2. Expand accessible after-hours healthcare services.
  3. Strengthen diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote a welcoming Upper Hutt.
Before politics

Public Health Professional

Residence

Trentham

Age

42

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