Meet your candidates for Upper Hutt City’s 2025 local elections
Published on 14 August 2025
The confirmed list of candidates for Upper Hutt’s 2025 local elections is now live.
Profiles are available on our website so you can learn more about the people standing for Mayor and Councillors.
Standing for election is a significant commitment, and we thank every person who has put their name forward to serve our city.
Now it’s over to our voters to get informed and make your choice.
Get to know the candidates
Browse the candidate profiles here to understand their background, priorities, and vision for our city.
Attend local community events to hear directly from those standing. Details are listed on each of the event listings.
What’s next
Voting papers will be delivered to your letterbox between 9 and 22 September to enrolled voters. Delivery dates may vary within households. If you don’t receive your voting papers, please contact our Deputy Electoral Officer early to arrange a special vote.
Voting closes at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Preliminary results will be released shortly after voting closes, with official results declared in the days that follow.
Your voice matters
Local elections decide who represents you and makes decisions on issues like housing, transport, infrastructure, parks, and community services. Make sure you’re informed and ready to vote.
See candidate profiles and election details: www.upperhutt.govt.nz/vote