Upper Hutt City Council
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Michael J Anderson
Kylie McKenna
Independent
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Hellen Swales
Change we need, voice you deserve
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Matt Carey
Independent
Heather Newell
Euan Andrews
Gurpreet Dhillon
Emma Holderness
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Henry Grey
Heather Blissett
Corey White
Independent
Dave Burt
Hope resilience and a shared future
Wade Cashmore
Independent
Bill Hammond
Independent
David McNicholas
DJ
Ramil Adhikari
Daniel Welch
Backing the Future of Upper Hutt
Nigel Mander
Serve the community
Dave Wheeler
Tracey Ultra
Independent
Tofa Gush
Our Community
Rachel Tukaki Kingi
Teresa Homan
Independent
Rachel Tukaki Kingi
Rachel Tukaki Kingi
Why I'm standing
I'm running because I love Upper Hutt and I want more people to know how to engage with Council and feel confident that their voice matters. I care about creating a Council that listens, communicates clearly, and invites everyone to take part in shaping our city's future. Upper Hutt is our home, and together we can make decisions that reflect the whole community.
About me
I bring extensive experience working across public service, education, and Māori engagement roles, giving me practical insight into government and community systems. I'm a skilled communicator who listens, builds relationships, and connects people with opportunities to be involved. Deeply rooted in Upper Hutt, I understand local needs and values, and I am committed to representing the whole community with fairness, empathy, and a focus on inclusive decision-making.
My priorities
- Strengthen community engagement and make it easy for everyone to engage with council and have their say.
- Champion programmes that improve health, recovery, and social connection for all.
- Encourage growth that strengthens our city, supports families, and preserves community.
Residence
Riverstone Terraces
Age
52
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Why I'm standing
I'm running because I love Upper Hutt and I want more people to know how to engage with Council and feel confident that their voice matters. I care about creating a Council that listens, communicates clearly, and invites everyone to take part in shaping our city's future. Upper Hutt is our home, and together we can make decisions that reflect the whole community.
About me
I bring extensive experience working across public service, education, and Māori engagement roles, giving me practical insight into government and community systems. I'm a skilled communicator who listens, builds relationships, and connects people with opportunities to be involved. Deeply rooted in Upper Hutt, I understand local needs and values, and I am committed to representing the whole community with fairness, empathy, and a focus on inclusive decision-making.
My priorities
- Strengthen community engagement and make it easy for everyone to engage with council and have their say.
- Champion programmes that improve health, recovery, and social connection for all.
- Encourage growth that strengthens our city, supports families, and preserves community.
Residence
Riverstone Terraces
Age
52
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