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.

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.

  • Plan responsibly for the new Rangituhi Adventure Park and investigate opportunities to redevelop the Porirua city centre foreshore.

    Commit a percentage of all procurement contracts to local Māori businesses. Our goal being to foster entrepreneurship within te iwi Māori.

    Utilise our spaces to boost tourism and increase responsible business activity. Creating employment opportunities for iwi Māori.

  • Support more Māori into mahi.

    Work with local organisations like Partners Porirua to support youth in our city.

    Investment in infrastructure, our streams and harbour.

  • Plan responsibly for the new Rangituhi Adventure Park and investigate opportunities to redevelop the Porirua city centre foreshore.

    Commit a percentage of all procurement contracts to local Māori businesses. Our goal being to foster entrepreneurship within te iwi Māori.

    Utilise our spaces to boost tourism and increase responsible business activity. Creating employment opportunities for iwi Māori.

  • Support more Māori into mahi.

    Work with local organisations like Partners Porirua to support youth in our city.

    Investment in infrastructure, our streams and harbour.