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.

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.

  • Adopt a policy of using local contractors and businesses for all growth and maintenance contracts.

    Plan to increase the transport choices and routes across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions for more fuel and time efficiency.

    Use spatial planning to allow growth in areas close to existing transport networks.

  • Deliver reliable, on-time public services with fair and reasonable investment across all communities.

    Ensure the efficient transport of goods and people with well-connected transport systems in and out of the region and port.

    Promote transparent partnerships, accountable spending and clear expectations for regional delivery, and build trust through integrity.

  • Invest with six other councils in supporting regional economic development initiatives.

    Maximise the opportunity for social procurement to promote local businesses.

  • Advocate for GWRC procurement policies that prioritise New Zealand companies.

  • Adopt a policy of using local contractors and businesses for all growth and maintenance contracts.

    Plan to increase the transport choices and routes across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions for more fuel and time efficiency.

    Use spatial planning to allow growth in areas close to existing transport networks.

  • Deliver reliable, on-time public services with fair and reasonable investment across all communities.

    Ensure the efficient transport of goods and people with well-connected transport systems in and out of the region and port.

    Promote transparent partnerships, accountable spending and clear expectations for regional delivery, and build trust through integrity.

  • Invest with six other councils in supporting regional economic development initiatives.

    Maximise the opportunity for social procurement to promote local businesses.

  • Advocate for GWRC procurement policies that prioritise New Zealand companies.