Porirua City Council

Parirua Māori Ward
The Porirua City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). One councillor will be elected from the Parirua ward. 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 election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Strong advocation around the council table. Use tools such as Local Government New Zealand remit process.

    Hold central government to account for any decisions made for whānau in our city.

    Support community initiatives. Particularly around Māori living in Porirua.

  • Ensure a tikanga based approach to development where te taiao doesn't suffer in our attempt at progress and growth.

    Ensure gentrification does not become the development policy for Porirua east.

    Partner with local iwi where it makes sense to do so. An example being their plan to create truly affordable housing within Porirua.

  • Strong advocation around the council table. Use tools such as Local Government New Zealand remit process.

    Hold central government to account for any decisions made for whānau in our city.

    Support community initiatives. Particularly around Māori living in Porirua.

  • Ensure a tikanga based approach to development where te taiao doesn't suffer in our attempt at progress and growth.

    Ensure gentrification does not become the development policy for Porirua east.

    Partner with local iwi where it makes sense to do so. An example being their plan to create truly affordable housing within Porirua.