NZ Local Elections 2025

Porirua City Council

Onepoto General 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). five councillors will be elected from the Onepoto 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.

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Kathleen Filo

Kathleen Filo

Independent

Geoff Hayward

Geoff Hayward

Labour

Ura Wilson-Pokoati

Ura Wilson-Pokoati

Independent

Moze Galo

Moze Galo

Miriam Albert

Miriam Albert

Independent

Zac Painting

Zac Painting

Green Party

Yan Zhang

Yan Zhang

MyRates MyLocal Thriving Communities

Hemi Fermanis

Hemi Fermanis

Real Talk, Real Change

Izzy Ford

Izzy Ford

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Jaistone Finau

Jaistone Finau

Siobhan Samuel

Siobhan Samuel

Angel Domingos

Angel Domingos

Mike Duncan

Mike Duncan

Sharon Hilling

Sharon Hilling

Kathleen Filo

Independent

| Councillor for Onepoto ward,Porirua City

Kathleen Filo

Independent

| Councillor for Onepoto ward,Porirua City

Why I'm standing

I'm running because I believe Porirua deserves strong leadership that truly listens and delivers. Too many people are leaving because living here has become unaffordable. I want my kids, their kids and our older generations to be able to live here and thrive. High rates, low value – it's time for accountable, transparent leadership to change council's culture and move Porirua forward.

About me

I am already an elected member and have shown I will speak up, ask the hard questions and hold council and Wellington Water to account. I've not only raised issues but also put forward amendments to drive greater accountability and value for money. Over the past three years I've stood for transparency and action, building strong relationships across our community.

My priorities
  1. Deliver value for money so the community sees real outcomes for the high rates they pay.
  2. Ensure transparency so the community can use its voice and help shape Porirua's future.
  3. Ensure accountability so council decisions stand up to scrutiny and serve the community.
Current role

Councillor for Onepoto ward,Porirua City

Residence

Titahi Bay

Age

43

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Why I'm standing

I'm running because I believe Porirua deserves strong leadership that truly listens and delivers. Too many people are leaving because living here has become unaffordable. I want my kids, their kids and our older generations to be able to live here and thrive. High rates, low value – it's time for accountable, transparent leadership to change council's culture and move Porirua forward.

About me

I am already an elected member and have shown I will speak up, ask the hard questions and hold council and Wellington Water to account. I've not only raised issues but also put forward amendments to drive greater accountability and value for money. Over the past three years I've stood for transparency and action, building strong relationships across our community.

My priorities
  1. Deliver value for money so the community sees real outcomes for the high rates they pay.
  2. Ensure transparency so the community can use its voice and help shape Porirua's future.
  3. Ensure accountability so council decisions stand up to scrutiny and serve the community.
Current role

Councillor for Onepoto ward,Porirua City

Residence

Titahi Bay

Age

43

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