Mayor of Lower Hutt

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Lower Hutt City Council mayoral election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Adopt a buy local, build local procurement policy to prioritise Hutt businesses for council contracts.

    Establish a business incubator and accelerator to help start-ups grow and create local jobs.

    Streamline event approvals and venue access to attract visitors and boost local spending.

  • Reduce the barriers to youth gaining employment, for example, previously implementing driving instruction for youth without a licence.

    Recognise the strength of the innovation sector in the Hutt which grows high-value jobs with great employment opportunities.

    Support local businesses with procurement processes that buy local, invest locally, support locally and work with businesses as partners.

  • Adopt a buy local, build local procurement policy to prioritise Hutt businesses for council contracts.

    Establish a business incubator and accelerator to help start-ups grow and create local jobs.

    Streamline event approvals and venue access to attract visitors and boost local spending.

  • Reduce the barriers to youth gaining employment, for example, previously implementing driving instruction for youth without a licence.

    Recognise the strength of the innovation sector in the Hutt which grows high-value jobs with great employment opportunities.

    Support local businesses with procurement processes that buy local, invest locally, support locally and work with businesses as partners.