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.

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.

  • Allow higher density developments.

    Promote sustainable housing in partnership with iwi, government and private developers.

    Require water storage onsite for all new builds.

  • Connect in council's role in homelessness by building relationships with local providers so people get real support rather than duplicating services.

    Ensure land supply and zoning support sustainable development, community needs and responsible, well-planned growth.

    Review building consent costs and processes, ensuring they are transparent, fair and support safe, sustainable development in Porirua.

  • Allow higher density developments.

    Promote sustainable housing in partnership with iwi, government and private developers.

    Require water storage onsite for all new builds.

  • Connect in council's role in homelessness by building relationships with local providers so people get real support rather than duplicating services.

    Ensure land supply and zoning support sustainable development, community needs and responsible, well-planned growth.

    Review building consent costs and processes, ensuring they are transparent, fair and support safe, sustainable development in Porirua.