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.

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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

Moira Lawler

Moira Lawler

Why I'm standing

Porirua has strong communities, a stunning environment, and people who care. But there are challenges: rates pressure, ageing infrastructure, and a loss of trust in council decision-making. I know we can do better and have the council and community experience to create the change needed.

About me

I have lived in Porirua for 30 years, raised a family here and have been active in local organisations. I worked for Porirua Council including 3 years on the executive management team. I have leadership and governance experience and believe I can make a useful contribution.

My priorities
  1. Strengthen partnerships with local communities and improve resident engagement with council.
  2. Ensure environmental protection and harbour restoration are central to decision making.
  3. Improve the financial sustainability of council and residents' confidence in financial management.
Residence

Pukerua Bay

Age

63

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Why I'm standing

Porirua has strong communities, a stunning environment, and people who care. But there are challenges: rates pressure, ageing infrastructure, and a loss of trust in council decision-making. I know we can do better and have the council and community experience to create the change needed.

About me

I have lived in Porirua for 30 years, raised a family here and have been active in local organisations. I worked for Porirua Council including 3 years on the executive management team. I have leadership and governance experience and believe I can make a useful contribution.

My priorities
  1. Strengthen partnerships with local communities and improve resident engagement with council.
  2. Ensure environmental protection and harbour restoration are central to decision making.
  3. Improve the financial sustainability of council and residents' confidence in financial management.
Residence

Pukerua Bay

Age

63

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