Twelve hopefuls chase spot on Hutt City Council
The race is on to replace David Bassett on the Hutt City Council.
Twelve candidates have put their name forward for the Central Ward vacancy..
Voting is by postal vote. The by-election will be conducted using First Past the Post and will cost ratepayers $50,000.
The candidates are: Glenda Barratt, Phil Caswell, Henry Clayton, Andrew Fox, Andrea Hilton, Michael Lulich, Simon Monrad, Thomas Morgan, Evelyn Richter, Ash Roper, Faran Shahzad, Colin Wilson.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.5% I want to be able to choose.
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47% Against. I want to deal with people.
John Terris former Mayor HCC died 2 Feb 2026 Hutt
NOW THAT WE HAVE NO LOCAL newspapers.
Message just forwarded - the former Mayor of Lower Hutt John Terris died on Monday 2/2/26.
John was Mayor, MP and councillor [city and regional] over the years giving his all to Lower Hutt and beyond.
RIP John.
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