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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Nathan Waddle

Nathan Waddle

Independent

Phill Houlihan

Phill Houlihan

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Moira Lawler

Moira Lawler

Josh Trlin

Josh Trlin

Labour

Paul Nation

Paul Nation

Aditi Tiwari

Aditi Tiwari

Green Party

Ross Leggett

Ross Leggett

Independent

Brent Ching

Brent Ching

Josh Trlin

Labour

| Porirua City Councillor

Josh Trlin

Labour

| Porirua City Councillor

Why I'm standing

As your councillor for the past six years, I've worked hard to deliver critical investment into core infrastructure, protect and restore our harbour, future-proof Porirua against the climate crisis, and balance the council's budget. We've made great progress – but there's more work to do. I'm standing for re-election so I can bring a responsible and future-focused approach to the council table. I need your support so I can continue to deliver. Vote 1 Josh Trlin.

About me

I'm the right person for this role because I bring energy, experience and a record of delivery. I'm passionate about Porirua, and I'm focused on planning for the next 30 years – not just the next 3. As an experienced councillor and committee chair, I know how to pull the right levers to get things done, and I have a strong track record of leadership and delivery on climate, infrastructure, environment, housing and workers' rights.

My priorities
  1. Invest in the future by improving infrastructure, increasing resilience and combating the climate crisis.
  2. Accelerate the restoration of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour through riparian planting and wetlands.
  3. Balance the council's budget to deliver sustainable rates and long-term savings for Porirua residents.
Current role

Porirua City Councillor

Residence

Plimmerton

Age

30

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Why I'm standing

As your councillor for the past six years, I've worked hard to deliver critical investment into core infrastructure, protect and restore our harbour, future-proof Porirua against the climate crisis, and balance the council's budget. We've made great progress – but there's more work to do. I'm standing for re-election so I can bring a responsible and future-focused approach to the council table. I need your support so I can continue to deliver. Vote 1 Josh Trlin.

About me

I'm the right person for this role because I bring energy, experience and a record of delivery. I'm passionate about Porirua, and I'm focused on planning for the next 30 years – not just the next 3. As an experienced councillor and committee chair, I know how to pull the right levers to get things done, and I have a strong track record of leadership and delivery on climate, infrastructure, environment, housing and workers' rights.

My priorities
  1. Invest in the future by improving infrastructure, increasing resilience and combating the climate crisis.
  2. Accelerate the restoration of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour through riparian planting and wetlands.
  3. Balance the council's budget to deliver sustainable rates and long-term savings for Porirua residents.
Current role

Porirua City Councillor

Residence

Plimmerton

Age

30

Connect via

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