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
Tracey Ultra
Why I'm standing
As a current councillor, I have voiced community concerns and I want to do more to make the council work for you. Upper Hutt has been my home for 35 years and I want to protect the rivers and environment that make it so unique. I want our city to be an affordable place to live with free activities and a sense of belonging for people at every stage of life.
About me
I have experience in the running of community groups and fundraising events and understand the challenges in keeping these going. I entertain in rest homes with my guitar and value the joy that music and singing brings.
My priorities
- Follow through on cost reductions, a balanced budget and the 2026 rates review.
- Continue advocating for NZTA funding for road improvements and pedestrian crossing maintenance.
- Keep Upper Hutt voices heard as the government's water and RMA reforms continue.
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