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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Focus on critical infrastructure. Costs are rising rapidly, so fixing our infrastructure as soon as possible will be cost effective.

    Encourage greater preparedness for disruptive events, as global supply chains are under threat.

    Encourage households to maintain modest supplies of food, water, fuel and medicine where possible, in case of a disruptive event.

  • Focus on critical infrastructure. Costs are rising rapidly, so fixing our infrastructure as soon as possible will be cost effective.

    Encourage greater preparedness for disruptive events, as global supply chains are under threat.

    Encourage households to maintain modest supplies of food, water, fuel and medicine where possible, in case of a disruptive event.