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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Dave Wheeler

Dave Wheeler

Heather Newell

Heather Newell

Tofa Gush

Tofa Gush

Our Community

Hellen Swales

Hellen Swales

Change we need, voice you deserve

Kylie McKenna

Kylie McKenna

Independent

Heather Blissett

Heather Blissett

Bill Hammond

Bill Hammond

Independent

Gurpreet Dhillon

Gurpreet Dhillon

David McNicholas

David McNicholas

DJ

Corey White

Corey White

Independent

Wade Cashmore

Wade Cashmore

Independent

Emma Holderness

Emma Holderness

Independent

Euan Andrews

Euan Andrews

Daniel Welch

Daniel Welch

Backing the Future of Upper Hutt

Michael J Anderson

Michael J Anderson

Dave Burt

Dave Burt

Hope resilience and a shared future

Henry Grey

Henry Grey

Teresa Homan

Teresa Homan

Independent

Angela McLeod

Angela McLeod

Rachel Tukaki Kingi

Rachel Tukaki Kingi

Tracey Ultra

Tracey Ultra

Independent

Ramil Adhikari

Ramil Adhikari

Matt Carey

Matt Carey

Independent

Brett Thomson

Brett Thomson

Nigel Mander

Nigel Mander

Serve the community

Wade Cashmore

Independent

Wade Cashmore

Independent

Why I'm standing

I was one of the first to cry foul over huge rate increases. I was shocked at the increasing number of closed-door meetings.

About me

I have lived in Upper Hutt for 10 years now. As an urban and tour bus driver, I get to see every town and city in New Zealand. I know what is good, bad, and ugly in each place. I see what does and does not work. Alongside good management skills, honesty and reliability, I make for a strong well-rounded candidate.

My priorities
  1. Reign in rates and cost of living in Upper Hutt.
  2. Get spending priorities back on track.
  3. Support vulnerable demographics.
Before politics

Bus Driver/ Driver Trainer

Residence

Birchville

Age

58

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Why I'm standing

I was one of the first to cry foul over huge rate increases. I was shocked at the increasing number of closed-door meetings.

About me

I have lived in Upper Hutt for 10 years now. As an urban and tour bus driver, I get to see every town and city in New Zealand. I know what is good, bad, and ugly in each place. I see what does and does not work. Alongside good management skills, honesty and reliability, I make for a strong well-rounded candidate.

My priorities
  1. Reign in rates and cost of living in Upper Hutt.
  2. Get spending priorities back on track.
  3. Support vulnerable demographics.
Before politics

Bus Driver/ Driver Trainer

Residence

Birchville

Age

58

Connect via

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