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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Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support local businesses with Bizhub and Bizeasy with iwi.

    Partner with partners Porirua and iwi to address youth employment as part of the Children’s and Young Persons Strategy.

    Sponsor popular events like Choctoberfest and Burger Month to showcase local businesses.

  • Support local businesses with Bizhub and Bizeasy with iwi.

    Partner with partners Porirua and iwi to address youth employment as part of the Children’s and Young Persons Strategy.

    Sponsor popular events like Choctoberfest and Burger Month to showcase local businesses.

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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