Local Government Commission Review Results
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Media Release
5 April 2007
Commission announces decision on representation arrangements for the Hutt City Council
The Local Government Commission today announced its decision on the Hutt City Council’s membership and ward arrangements for the 2007 local elections.
After considering appeals and objections against the Council’s proposal, the Commission has decided that:
- the Council will comprise a mayor and 12 councillors elected as follows:
Ward Councillors
Northern Ward 2
Western Ward 2
Eastern Ward 2
Central Ward 2
Harbour Ward 2
Wainuiomata Ward 2
- the Eastbourne, Petone and Wainuiomata Community Boards will be retained with their present membership.
The Commission’s decision confirms the Council’s proposal.
A copy of the Commission’s determination is available on the Commission’s website at www.lgc.govt.nz
Media enquiries:
Gavin Beattie
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Local Government Commission
Phone: (04) 460 2200
Fax: (04) 460 2201