Mayor Hutt City Council

Campbell Barry is in his second term as the mayor of Lower Hutt. He was first elected to the role in 2019, making history as New Zealand’s youngest ever elected Mayor of a city at 28. Prior to this, he served two terms as a City Councillor, and worked in various other private and public sector roles.

Mayor Barry is leading the Hutt City Council at a time of significant opportunity and challenge. He has a clear focus on investing in crucial infrastructure across the city, primarily looking at improving water networks, transport, and how we can leverage wider outcomes from infrastructure investment.

As Chair of the Wellington Water Committee, Mayor Barry has been a leading voice on helping the Wellington region meet the challenges of water infrastructure. Through his convening powers, Mayor Barry has brought together leaders from across the region together to help build a joint response to the water crisis.

Mayor Barry has extended his leadership to a national level, becoming the Vice President of Local Government New Zealand in 2023 and has since advocated for councils across the motu on a range of different issues.