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

Phill Houlihan

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Phill Houlihan

ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.

Why I'm standing

Running for council is not what I want to be doing; it's not a lifestyle that appeals to me. I would rather keep my head down and mind my own business. However, there were no candidates that reflected my values. I had the choice of not running and watch my community go down a path I did not agree with, or do the hard thing and put my money where my mouth is.

About me

I am currently in my 4th year of law school at Victoria University so I come to the table with a legal education. I also offer a willingness to go against the current and say what I believe, even if no one else agrees. I'm also committed to being honest in all things and seriously considering the views of those with whom I cannot agree.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Fix basics such as roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
  3. Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
Residence

Whitby

Age

29

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Why I'm standing

Running for council is not what I want to be doing; it's not a lifestyle that appeals to me. I would rather keep my head down and mind my own business. However, there were no candidates that reflected my values. I had the choice of not running and watch my community go down a path I did not agree with, or do the hard thing and put my money where my mouth is.

About me

I am currently in my 4th year of law school at Victoria University so I come to the table with a legal education. I also offer a willingness to go against the current and say what I believe, even if no one else agrees. I'm also committed to being honest in all things and seriously considering the views of those with whom I cannot agree.

My priorities
  1. Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing council on essentials only.
  2. Fix basics such as roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
  3. Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
Residence

Whitby

Age

29

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