Josh Trlin announces campaign for re-election

Josh Trlin smiling in a suit jacket with a blurred coastal background.
Josh Trlin, Porirua local election candidate, 2025.

Kia ora, my name is Josh Trlin and I’m excited to announce my campaign for re-election to Porirua City Council’s Pāuatahanui General Ward.


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 council’s budget. We’ve made great progress – but there’s more work to do.


Porirua can be an affordable, safe, and rewarding place to live, where communities flourish and our natural environment thrives. I have the knowledge, experience and drive to get us there, but I need your support to do so.


I’m standing for re-election so I can bring a responsible and future-focused approach to the council table. My main priorities are:

  • Strategic investment in core infrastructure
  • Future-focused planning to improve resilience and combat the climate crisis
  • Accelerating the restoration of our harbour
  • Accessible, family-friendly streets and village environments
  • Defending core council services such as libraries, pools and parks
  • Balancing council’s budget to deliver sustainable rates and long-term savings

If you have any questions or would like to get in contact about my campaign, please don’t hesitate to reach out – you can find me at [email protected]


Remember to get your vote in between 9 September and 11 October, and to vote 1 Josh Trlin for Pāuatahanui General Ward.