Find out when the 2022 Local Government Elections will be held and how to vote.
Key Dates
| Date | |
|---|---|
| From 13 July | Elections will be advertised and nominations called. |
| 15 July | Candidate nominations open. |
| 12 August | Candidate nominations close at midday. |
| 12 September | Council Candidate Kōrero and Lower Hutt Mayoral Debate |
| 16 September | Voter packs mailed out. Voting opens. |
| 8 October | Voting closes at midday. Progress result released during afternoon. |
| by 13 October | Official result released. |
View the Further Notice of Election for Hutt City Council (PDF 130KB)
Download the 2022 Hutt City Council pre-election report
Information about pre-election reports can be found on localcouncils.govt.nz
Guides with general information about the 2022 local elections in accessible formats have been developed for people:
- with low vision
- who are deaf
- with reading, learning or intellectual disabilities
| Guide | Large Print Format | Audio | Easy Read | Sign Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolling and Voting | Read the guide | Listen to the guide | Read the guide | Watch the guide |
| Standing as a Candidate | Read the guide | Listen to the guide | Watch the guide |
Elections will be held for
- Mayor of Lower Hutt
- 1 Western Ward Councillor
- 1 Harbour Ward Councillor
- 1 Northern Ward Councillor
- 1 Central Ward Councillor
- 1 Eastern Ward Councillor
- 1 Wainuiomata Ward Councillor
- 6 City-Wide Councillors
- Eastbourne Community Board - 5 members
- Petone Community Board - 6 members
- Wainuiomata Community Board - 6 members
- 3 Members from Lower Hutt
- 2 Members from Lower Hutt
At the 2022 elections, voters will decide which electoral system will be used for Hutt City Council elections in 2025 and 2028. The choices are first-past-the-post (FPP) or single transferable voting(STV).
The Local Electoral Act 2001 provides the two options for Councils to use. Hutt City Council decided in September 2020 to hold a poll during the 2022 local elections, to determine which system voters in Lower Hutt prefer.
Read more about the Electoral System Poll.
Voting
Voting Pack Deliveries - updated 22/09/22
Voting packs for the local elections should have been received by Wednesday 21 September. If you have not received your voting pack please see the information below about casting a special vote.
Voting Returns
View the voting returns for Lower Hutt on electionz.com.
Special Voting
Special Voting runs from Friday 16 September 2022 to midday on Saturday 8 October 2022.
Special voting booths will be available at the following locations for electors to vote in person:
| Location | Hours available 16 September - 7 October | Hours available Saturday 1 October | Hours available Saturday 8 October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Main Admin Building |
8am - 5pm Monday to Friday (excludes Monday 26 September) | Not available | 9am - 12noon |
| Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub |
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (excludes Monday 26 September) | Not available | Not available |
| Walter Nash Centre, Taita |
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (excludes Monday 26 September) | 9am - 3pm | 9am - 12noon |
| Wainuiomata Community Hub |
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (excludes Monday 26 September) | 10am - 2pm | 9am - 12noon |
Special voting will also be available at Wainuiomata Marae on Wednesday 5 October, 10am - 2pm.
Ordinary Voting
Ordinary votes may be posted or dropped off in the orange ballot bins at any of the following locations:
- Council Main Admin Building, 30 Laings Road, Central Hutt
- Eastbourne Community Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne
- Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, 184 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley
- Moera Library, 107 Randwick Cres, Moera
- Naenae Community Hub and Library, Hillary Court, Naenae
- Petone Community Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone
- Wainuiomata Community Hub, 1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata
- Walter Nash Centre, Taine Street, Taita
- War Memorial Library, corner Queens Drive and Woburn Road, Central Hutt
- Benedict's Café, 141 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki (only available Monday 3 October - Friday 7 October)
- Queengate Shopping Centre, 1st Floor, Central Hutt
- Te Pokapū Hapori Community Centre, 105 Manners Street, Central Wellington
- Wellington Railway Station, 7:00am - 9:30am, Monday - Friday, from Tuesday 27 September - Friday 7 October
- Wainuiomata Marae, 10am - 2pm, Wednesday 5 October only
Note on representation review
Hutt City Council is also reviewing how many councillors we have and how they’re elected next year. We’re required to review this at least once every six years, under the Local Electoral Act 2001. This means we’ll also look at things like whether we have wards (including Māori wards). We’ll be putting out a lot more information about this review next year, including opportunities for public feedback and for communities to share their views.