Elected members
Our vision for Upper Hutt
Upper Hutt is a place where people and nature thrive together.
Surrounded by stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures, we're a city that celebrates community, connection, and the good things in life. It's a great place for families to live, work, and play.
We're proud of what makes our city special and we're building on it:
- Attracting new families, businesses, and visitors who bring fresh energy and ideas.
- Supporting local growth through smart, sustainable investment.
- Caring for our parks, reserves, and community spaces.
We're also making sure the essentials are taken care of such as safe roads, clean water, and well-maintained infrastructure, so Upper Hutt continues to be a great place to call home, today and into the future.
Our mission
To enhance the quality of life in Upper Hutt by providing leadership, support, and services to the community.
Your Mayor and Councillors
Our team of elected members consists of the Mayor and ten councillors and will remain in office for 3 years after every local elections. The current team of elected members were elected in 2025 to represent our community.
Read the Upper Hutt-City Council 2025 Triennial Elections DECLARATION OF RESULT.pdf(PDF, 122KB)
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Representation on external committees and sub-committees
The Council has yet to confirm elected member's representation on external committees and sub-committees.
Elected members' declarations, conduct, and entitlements
Register of interests and pecuniary interests summary
Elected members must declare any interests that may arise between their roles as members and any private or other external interests they may have. If any interests are declared, members should stand aside from decision-making related to any such interests.
This information is currently unavailable. It will be made public as soon as possible.
Code of conduct
This Code of conduct provides guidance on the standards of behaviour that are expected from elected members.
Elected members expenses and allowances policy
This policy covers the entitlement of elected members to allowances and contributions towards expenses. You can read the policy here.
Role of elected members
Our elected members help shape the future of our city. While their role focused on governance, not the day-to-day operations of Council, their decisions guide how we plan, invest, and grow together as a community.
Watch the videos below as we get in conversation with our Chief Executive, Geoff Swainson, on what it means to be working for Council as an elected member.