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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Defend local democracy from central government over-reach and the influence of party machines.

    Alter the balance of power between elected officials and the city bureaucracy in favour of the elected who can be held accountable.

    Improve two-way communication with the electorate so that public engagement is not purely performative is it is too often now.

  • Defend local democracy from central government over-reach and the influence of party machines.

    Alter the balance of power between elected officials and the city bureaucracy in favour of the elected who can be held accountable.

    Improve two-way communication with the electorate so that public engagement is not purely performative is it is too often now.