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
Tofa Gush
Why I'm standing
I am offering my skills to strengthen Upper Hutt as a thriving city for families, communities, and businesses. I have lived in the Hutt Valley for 43 years, the last 11 in Riverstone. I've raised four sons, now adults, who have given me wonderful grandchildren, and it's those generations that I keep in mind as I seek a place on the council. I will strengthen how we work together for a shared and inclusive future.
About me
My qualifications include a master's in public management, I'm used to managing large budgets, solving complex problems and making big decisions that influence lives. I have had long-term involvement at the grassroots level in many social development, cultural and community boards. With decades of experience in governance roles on health, education and industry boards, I believe I can make a positive contribution to our city. I'm currently chief advisor at the Ministry of Disabled People.
My priorities
- Focus on investing in essential core services with all spending reviewed.
- Increase community participation in decisions affecting their lives.
- Strongly focus on community safety in its broadest sense so families can live and enjoy the city.
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