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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Advocate for a community funding connector to support local groups to secure outside funding, bring money into Porirua and ease rates pressure.

    Open council assets such as the arena for rangatahi and the community with low or no-cost casual use.

    Support community-led events by enabling local groups to run major events like Waitangi Day and Matariki, with council in a supporting role.

  • Advocate for a community funding connector to support local groups to secure outside funding, bring money into Porirua and ease rates pressure.

    Open council assets such as the arena for rangatahi and the community with low or no-cost casual use.

    Support community-led events by enabling local groups to run major events like Waitangi Day and Matariki, with council in a supporting role.