David Bassett

Deputy Mayor David Bassett is serving his fourth term on the Hutt City Council, and was elected Deputy Mayor in November 2010.

Deputy Mayor Bassett has a strong background in managing and leading organisations in both the private and local government sectors.

He is passionate about the city and is a ‘Man on a Mission’ to ensure Lower Hutt is a better place to live.

David is married to Yvonne and enjoys following a wide range of sporting codes and the arts.

Council Committees

• City Development Committee (Chair)
• District Plan Subcommittee (Chair)
• Finance and Performance Committee
• Policy and Regulatory Committee
• Community Plan Committee (Deputy Chair)
• Civic Honours Committee (Deputy Chair)
• Chief Executive’s Employment Subcommittee (Deputy Chair)
• Arts and Culture Subcommittee
• Temporary Road Closures Subcommittee (Chair)
• Hutt Valley Services Committee
• Traffic Subcommittee (Alternate)

Other appointments

• CBD Making Places Task Force
• Central Community Panel
• Civic Precinct Project Steering Group (Chair)
• Cycling Steering Grou
• Huia Pool Project Control Group
• Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee (GWRC)
• Light Box Selection Panel
• Property Working Group for Advancing Strategic Projects
• Wellington Water Committee (Chair)

Contact details

E:   david.bassett@huttcity.govt.nz
T:   04 566 4929
M:  021 135 9391