NZ Local Elections 2025

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Porirua-Tawa General Constituency
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). two councillors will be elected from the Porirua-Tawa constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.

Candidates

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Grenville Gaskell

Grenville Gaskell

Independent

Phil Rhodes

Phil Rhodes

Daniel Hicks

Daniel Hicks

Independent

Claire Johnstone

Claire Johnstone

Independent

Hikitia Ropata

Hikitia Ropata

Independent

Phil Rhodes

Phil Rhodes

Why I'm standing

There are a few local projects and opportunities that are not proceeding as fast as are needed and some impetus is required. These are mainly around care for both the marine and urban environment and I am concerned that if the present rate of degradation continues it will become too late and too expensive to act usefully. I can use my experience to advocate for more effort and investment to address these matters.

About me

My career as a professional land surveyor practising mainly in the land development area has provided me with an appreciation and understanding of how interrelated and important good custodianship of our country is and that the quality of our lives is dependent on how we care for our land and marine areas. I want to emphasise the concept of care in every decision that is made within the Council.

My priorities
  1. Accelerate native planting in all areas under regional council ownership.
  2. Accelerate the reduction in sediment entering our harbours and cleanup of our major waterways.
  3. Modify regional spatial plans to promote housing intensification along main transport routes.
Residence

Whitby

Age

69

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Why I'm standing

There are a few local projects and opportunities that are not proceeding as fast as are needed and some impetus is required. These are mainly around care for both the marine and urban environment and I am concerned that if the present rate of degradation continues it will become too late and too expensive to act usefully. I can use my experience to advocate for more effort and investment to address these matters.

About me

My career as a professional land surveyor practising mainly in the land development area has provided me with an appreciation and understanding of how interrelated and important good custodianship of our country is and that the quality of our lives is dependent on how we care for our land and marine areas. I want to emphasise the concept of care in every decision that is made within the Council.

My priorities
  1. Accelerate native planting in all areas under regional council ownership.
  2. Accelerate the reduction in sediment entering our harbours and cleanup of our major waterways.
  3. Modify regional spatial plans to promote housing intensification along main transport routes.
Residence

Whitby

Age

69

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