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Candidates for the upcoming local body elections. This election you will be voting for the mayor, 5 city-wide candidates, and 3 regional council candidates. Our Harbour Ward councillor Tui Lewis has already been decided (uncontested), and our Community Board is also decided as we only had the required 5 candidates nominated, meaning no contest is required. This election will also feature 2 referendums. To retain the new Maori Ward (binding  – this will affect the next election in 2028, not this one). Non-binding referendum on whether Hutt City Council should “explore amalgamation options with Wellington, Upper Hutt and Porirua City Councils, and the Greater Wellington RegionalRead More →

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Meet the candidates for the upcoming local body elections. This election you will be voting for the mayor, 5 city-wide candidates, and 3 regional council candidates. Our Harbour Ward councillor Tui Lewis has already been decided (uncontested), and our Community Board is also decided as we only had the required 5 candidates nominated, meaning no contest is required. This election will also feature 2 referendums. To retain the new Maori Ward (binding  – this will affect the next election in 2028, not this one). If Hutt City Council should investigate the options for amalgamation (non-binding) There will be more information on both these issues leadingRead More →

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Elections for Eastbourne Community Board, Hutt City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council are approaching. It would be great to get representation across the Bays and also the community. Nominations close on Friday 1 August at noon – so if you are interested don’t waste time! You can contact any of the current Community Board members for more information if you wish. You need to provide all the necessary information (ideally electronic but physical is ok). You also need to pay a $200 deposit which is refundable if you get at least 25% (1/4) of the votes of the lowest successful candidate. To stand forRead More →

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Te Pūrongo i mua i ngā pōti – Pre-Election Report 2025 HCC pre-election report ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This report is a great way to learn more about our city and the role of Council in our community. The report gives residents and Council candidates a snapshot of the city’s big issues, Council priorities and financial challenges. It also helps people understand the choices new councillors will need to make. Whether you are thinking of standing for Council, looking for information to inform your vote in 2025, or are interested in understanding local challenges better, this report is for you. More information onRead More →