2025 Local Elections

Mayor of Porirua

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Porirua City Council mayoral election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

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Environment

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Utilities and services

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Improve water quality with the installation of a 98 million dollar sewer tank to protect overflows into the natural environment.

    Promote biodiversity and marine health through comprehensive harbour restoration policies.

    Protect the Taupo swamp at Plimmerton as part of an eco friendly housing development.

  • Improve water quality with the installation of a 98 million dollar sewer tank to protect overflows into the natural environment.

    Promote biodiversity and marine health through comprehensive harbour restoration policies.

    Protect the Taupo swamp at Plimmerton as part of an eco friendly housing development.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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