The elections were held for the role of Mayor of Lower Hutt plus other local government positions including twelve city councillors, also elected triennially.

The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.

The incumbent mayor, Ray Wallace, stood for a fourth term.

He faced a challenge from project manager James Anderson, Wainuiomata Ward councillor Campbell Barry who stood for the Labour Party, financial advisor George MacKay and cleaning business owner David Smith.

[1] Twelve candidates were also elected from wards to the Hutt City Council.