Policies

Implement an economic circular policy for council where local business delivering value for money is prioritised for council contracts.

Implement an economic circular policy for council where local business delivering value for money is prioritised for council contracts.

Set the direction for Porirua to be seen as a destination where businesses, events and attractions want to come.

Set the direction for Porirua to be seen as a destination where businesses, events and attractions want to come.

Review parking settings in Porirua's business districts to ensure they support local shops and a vibrant city centre.

Review parking settings in Porirua's business districts to make sure they support local shops and a vibrant city centre.

Create youth employment programs by partnering with local trades, tech companies and creative industries.

Promote Porirua as a cultural and eco-tourism destination to attract visitors and grow the local economy.

Support local businesses through MyLocal platform, connecting residents with Porirua-based services and products.

Continue and increase support for groups like Partners Porirua that help young people gain skills they need for the future.

Build on existing programmes to provide more local training, apprenticeship and employment pathways for young people leaving school.

Support procurement that employs more local workers and encourage people to produce and shop local.

Revise the council's procurement policy to prioritise local suppliers while maintaining a strong focus on value for money.

Partner with providers and local businesses to develop strategies and initiatives that boost youth employment and skills.

Get the best from the new water entity to ensure efficient infrastructure supports a growing commercial sector.

Keep up the great working relationship council has with Ngāti Toa, local businesses and the development community.

Work for our diverse community and youthful population by helping to set the scene to encourage good local jobs.

Advocate for safer hospitality spaces with local cafes and breweries to provide safe spaces and flexibility for local business.

Back local and hire local by changing the procurement policy to prioritise local firms and workers to do work in Porirua.

Create training opportunities for rangatahi and those with disabilities by working with groups like Project SEARCH and Partners Porirua.