Te Pūrongo i mua i ngā pōti - Pre-Election Report 2025

Welcome to our pre-election report ahead of the 2025 local body elections.

This report is a great way to learn more about our city and the role of Council in our community. The report gives residents and Council candidates a snapshot of the city’s big issues, Council priorities and financial challenges. It also helps people understand the choices new councillors will need to make.

Whether you are thinking of standing for Council, looking for information to inform your vote in 2025, or are interested in understanding local challenges better, this report is for you.

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Download the full report here: Te Pūrongo i mua i ngā pōti - Pre-Election Report 2025

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Our city, our future – an AI podcast series

As part of Hutt City Council’s broader innovation work using AI to boost performance and better connect with community, we’ve launched a short podcast series unpacking the 2025 Pre-Election Report. Narrated by an AI version of Chief Executive Jo Miller, these four episodes—just 20 minutes total—make key insights more accessible and engaging for all.
Learn more about how we’re using AI across Council: huttcity.govt.nz/council/our-projects/ai-at-council