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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Celebrate Porirua's cultural diversity through council-backed events.

    Invest in youth-friendly public spaces and facilities.

    Support community-led arts, culture and sports initiatives.

  • Facilitate community events such as festivals and fireworks but rely on the private sector for funding to keep rates affordable.

    Make it easier for bar and restaurant owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Lobby for community grant obligations for online gambling operators.

    Maintain public facilities in consultation with residents and communities.

    Support Pataka as a unique regional cultural facility.

  • Continue to provide high-quality local events for all to enjoy.

    Maintain the current level of service in parks while trimming wasteful spending where possible.

  • Celebrate the coastal setting and natural environment through investment in walkways, parks and beaches.

    Defend core council services like libraries, pools and parks.

    Promote Porirua as a host for major events to celebrate the home's unique culture, environment and diversity.

  • Cap cost increases passed to sporting clubs for ground maintenance because higher registration fees could limit participation for young people.

    Reduce new liquor licensing establishments in problem areas identified by NZ Police.

  • Celebrate Porirua's cultural diversity through council-backed events.

    Invest in youth-friendly public spaces and facilities.

    Support community-led arts, culture and sports initiatives.

  • Facilitate community events such as festivals and fireworks but rely on the private sector for funding to keep rates affordable.

    Make it easier for bar and restaurant owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Lobby for community grant obligations for online gambling operators.

    Maintain public facilities in consultation with residents and communities.

    Support Pataka as a unique regional cultural facility.

  • Continue to provide high-quality local events for all to enjoy.

    Maintain the current level of service in parks while trimming wasteful spending where possible.

  • Celebrate the coastal setting and natural environment through investment in walkways, parks and beaches.

    Defend core council services like libraries, pools and parks.

    Promote Porirua as a host for major events to celebrate the home's unique culture, environment and diversity.

  • Cap cost increases passed to sporting clubs for ground maintenance because higher registration fees could limit participation for young people.

    Reduce new liquor licensing establishments in problem areas identified by NZ Police.