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.

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 sewerage infrastructure to remove the threat of further contamination, especially in Titahi Bay.

    Prioritise fixing water leaks in order to ensure plentiful supply.

    Oppose water fluoridation, as it is unnecessary and harmful.

  • Improve sewerage infrastructure to remove the threat of further contamination, especially in Titahi Bay.

    Prioritise fixing water leaks in order to ensure plentiful supply.

    Oppose water fluoridation, as it is unnecessary and harmful.