Speak Up For Women Spokeswoman to Stand for Lower Hutt City Council

Our spokeswoman, Suzanne Levy has announced that she will stand for a city-wide Councillor position in the upcoming Lower Hutt local body elections, our media release is below.

We support Suzanne in this new stage of her career, we think that the phrase "She now brings that same courage and common sense to local government" sums up what she can offer to her community.

You can follow and support Suzanne's campaign by visiting her webpage - www.suzannelevy.nz - following her on facebook or by donating here.

Sharing this post with your friends, colleagues and family can help Suzanne to gain the name recognition and votes needed for a place around the Council table.

MEDIA RELEASE

5 July 2025

SUFW Spokeswoman Suzanne Levy to Stand for Lower Hutt City Council

LOWER HUTT – Suzanne Levy, an advocate for women’s rights and a well-known spokeswoman for Speak Up For Women (SUFW), has announced her candidacy for the upcoming local body elections. Suzanne is standing as a city-wide councillor for Lower Hutt, running on a platform of accountability, essential services, and smart infrastructure investment.

“As a ratepayer and small business owner, I know how important it is that Council delivers real value for money,” she says. “People are feeling the pinch, and they deserve to see their hard-earned rates spent on services that actually improve their day-to-day lives.”

Suzanne’s campaign centres around three key priorities:

• Delivering Value for Ratepayers - Suzanne is calling for tighter control of council spending, greater transparency, and a sharper focus on outcomes. “We need to cut the waste and put ratepayers first,” she says.

  
  

• Focusing on the Essentials - A return to basics — with reliable water, roads, rubbish collection, parks, and libraries as the backbone of a strong community. “Let’s fix what’s broken before we spend on pet projects or luxuries,”.

  
  

• Securing Our Water Future - Suzanne is committed to clean, safe water for all Hutt residents. She backs investment in essential upgrades to ageing infrastructure, better stormwater systems, and a regionally managed entity to oversee water services. “Our river, our pipes, our future — it’s all connected,”. 

Suzanne brings a track record of effective advocacy and public engagement. Through her work with Speak Up For Women, she has stood up for free speech and women’s rights in challenging environments. She now brings that same courage and common sense to local government.

“People are tired of feeling ignored by their council. I’m ready to listen, take action, and get the basics right.”