NZ Local Elections 2025

Porirua City Council

Parirua Māori 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). one councillor will be elected from the Parirua 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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Rawinia Rimene

Rawinia Rimene

Independent

Raniera (Daniel) Albert

Raniera (Daniel) Albert

Independent

Jess Te Huia

Jess Te Huia

Independent

Kylie Wihapi

Kylie Wihapi

Kylie Wihapi

Parirua Māori ward councillor

Kylie Wihapi

Parirua Māori ward councillor

Why I'm standing

It's been a privilege to serve as your first directly elected Māori ward councillor, and deputy mayor in a council that values a strong Treaty partnership. But we can't take anything for granted. Porirua must remain a beacon of inclusivity. As we navigate major challenges – our harbour, transport, and tight budgets – we need to work together and focus on real solutions, including growing local jobs.

About me

I'll continue to stand up for all Māori communities and support the rightful recognition of Ngāti Toa Rangatira as mana whenua.

My priorities

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Current role

Parirua Māori ward councillor

Residence

Porirua

Age

44

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Why I'm standing

It's been a privilege to serve as your first directly elected Māori ward councillor, and deputy mayor in a council that values a strong Treaty partnership. But we can't take anything for granted. Porirua must remain a beacon of inclusivity. As we navigate major challenges – our harbour, transport, and tight budgets – we need to work together and focus on real solutions, including growing local jobs.

About me

I'll continue to stand up for all Māori communities and support the rightful recognition of Ngāti Toa Rangatira as mana whenua.

My priorities

No response

Current role

Parirua Māori ward councillor

Residence

Porirua

Age

44

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