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.

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.

  • Encourage more vocational training and apprenticeship programmes.

    Prevent the imposition of parking fees that will undermine business viability.

    Encourage the hiring and training of young people by providing a modest grant to businesses which have retained them for at least a year.

  • Encourage more vocational training and apprenticeship programmes.

    Prevent the imposition of parking fees that will undermine business viability.

    Encourage the hiring and training of young people by providing a modest grant to businesses which have retained them for at least a year.