NZ Local Elections 2025

Porirua City Council

Pāuatahanui 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). four councillors will be elected from the Pāuatahanui 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.

Candidates

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Brent Ching

Brent Ching

Moira Lawler

Moira Lawler

Josh Trlin

Josh Trlin

Labour

Phill Houlihan

Phill Houlihan

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Aditi Tiwari

Aditi Tiwari

Green Party

Paul Nation

Paul Nation

Nathan Waddle

Nathan Waddle

Independent

Ross Leggett

Ross Leggett

Independent

Brent Ching

Brent Ching

Why I'm standing

I'm very motivated to help first-time homeowners, which my son and his partner are one, as of this year. Being a councillor will allow me to make a direct contribution, which will not only help Porirua's homeowners through limiting rates increases, but also our rental community that pay rates indirectly through weekly rental payments. We all benefit through lower rates!

About me

What I can offer the community is a set of commercial skills that have been developed as a small business owner in the residential construction sector. I understand the importance of strong governance and fiscal responsibility that funds activities delivering a return on investment, delivering projects within budget and on schedule.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates to inflation and allow increases only through community referendum.
  2. Ensure strong governance by focusing on financial stability, compliance with laws and focussed management.
  3. Deliver greater transparency by building trust, inviting collaboration and a shared mission.
Residence

Whitby

Age

58

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Why I'm standing

I'm very motivated to help first-time homeowners, which my son and his partner are one, as of this year. Being a councillor will allow me to make a direct contribution, which will not only help Porirua's homeowners through limiting rates increases, but also our rental community that pay rates indirectly through weekly rental payments. We all benefit through lower rates!

About me

What I can offer the community is a set of commercial skills that have been developed as a small business owner in the residential construction sector. I understand the importance of strong governance and fiscal responsibility that funds activities delivering a return on investment, delivering projects within budget and on schedule.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates to inflation and allow increases only through community referendum.
  2. Ensure strong governance by focusing on financial stability, compliance with laws and focussed management.
  3. Deliver greater transparency by building trust, inviting collaboration and a shared mission.
Residence

Whitby

Age

58

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