New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term November 25, 2025 Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at… ...
Recount confirms Kylie Wihapi elected to Māori ward November 14, 2025 A judicial recount of votes for the Porirua City Council’s Māori ward has confirmed Kylie Wihapi as the successful candidate, securing her position on the… ...
Court orders recount in Porirua Māori Ward November 11, 2025 A recount of votes in Porirua City Council's Māori Ward will take place following a District Court decision issued today. The recount was granted after… ...
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua November 9, 2025 Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see,… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua November 1, 2025 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Recount request delays Porirua City Council’s first meeting October 29, 2025 Porirua’s newly elected council has delayed its first official meeting while a court considers a recount application for the Māori ward vote. The inaugural meeting,… ...
Porirua Votes to Keep Māori Ward as Kylie Wihapi Re-elected October 11, 2025 Voters have overwhelmingly backed retaining the Māori Ward in Porirua, with 8,897 voting to keep it and 4,150 voting to remove it in this year’s… ...
Anita Baker Re-Elected Mayor of Porirua City October 11, 2025 Anita Baker has been re-elected Mayor of Porirua City, securing 6,741 votes in the 2025 local elections.She defeated challengers Kathleen Filo (5,367) and Ura Wilson-Pokoati… ...
Live Updates: Porirua Election Full Results 2025 October 11, 2025 Porirua, The 2025 local election results are starting to roll in. We're tracking live updates for the Porirua mayoral race, ward councillors, referendum results, and… ...
Porirua votes in 2025 local elections, results expected soon October 11, 2025 Voting has officially closed in the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with preliminary results expected to begin rolling in from 3pm this afternoon. Residents across… ...
Porirua Decides: Candidates’ Final Messages to Voters October 10, 2025 As voting closes today at noon, Porirua News asked candidates for their final message to voters, in their own words. Here’s what they had to… ...
Porirua Decides: Candidates Respond on Rising Rates October 10, 2025 Rates are one of the biggest concerns for Porirua residents, and with increases continuing across the region, the question on everyone’s mind is why they’re… ...
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Māori Wards October 10, 2025 Do you support Māori wards, and why do you believe they are (or aren’t) an important component of Porirua City Council? Anita Baker - Mayoralty… ...
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation October 10, 2025 As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what… ...
Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding October 9, 2025 Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water,… ...
Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots October 8, 2025 Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not… ...
Porirua on Track to Break Voter Turnout Records October 8, 2025 Porirua is on pace to deliver its highest local election turnout in nearly a decade, with voting returns in the 2025 elections already outstripping previous… ...
Game Day Porirua: Bring the Heat to the Ballot Box September 29, 2025 Labour candidates Geoff Hayward and Josh Trlin are calling on Porirua residents to bring their team spirit to the ballot box this Saturday, aiming to… ...
Onepoto candidate Chris Ellis: ‘I know what I don’t know’ September 23, 2025 Onepoto ward candidate Chris Ellis is standing by his principles in this year’s local election, running on experience, honesty, and a healthy dose of scepticism… ...
Standing Room Only at Eastern Porirua’s Meet the Candidates Event September 22, 2025 More than 100 residents and ratepayers packed Mungavin Hall on Wednesday 17 September for a community-led “Meet the Candidates” event, with a further 20 to… ...
Eastern Porirua residents lead new approach to candidate forums September 16, 2025 Residents of Eastern Porirua are taking election engagement into their own hands with a community-led candidate forum designed to put voters at the centre of… ...
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections September 15, 2025 Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say… ...
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua September 14, 2025 Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am… ...
Daniel Hicks: Candidate Profile for Greater Wellington Regional Council September 14, 2025 I am an independent candidate, focused on representing the voices of residents andcommitted to ensuring they are heard clearly and directly by council. I regularly… ...
Council Candidate says ‘Go back to the Chart’ September 9, 2025 Chris Ellis, a candidate for the Onepoto Ward in the forthcoming elections,admits to being worried. In the course of researching what he hopes will be… ...
Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future September 5, 2025 Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on… ...
Paul Nation: Candidate for the Pāuatahanui General Ward August 30, 2025 I’m Paul Nation and I’m proud to be running for the Pauatahanui General Ward in this years election. I have been working in the rural… ...
Aditi Tiwari: Candidate for the Pāuatahanui General Ward August 30, 2025 Kia ora, my name is Aditi Tiwari, and I am standing for the Pāuatahanui General Ward in Porirua City Council. Twelve years ago, Aotearoa welcomed… ...
Lawler slams ACT’s kaumatua comment, urges focus on real solutions August 29, 2025 Pukerua Bay Council candidate Moira Lawler has criticised comments made by ACT’s Pāuatahanui Ward candidate Phill Houlihan during a recent “meet the candidates” event, calling… ...
Ross Leggett: Candidate Profile for Pāuatahanui General Ward August 28, 2025 Lifelong Porirua resident. Have been chair of Council’s major committee for the last 6 years while supporting the Mayor in representing Porirua on the Wellington… ...
Claire Johnstone: Candidate Profile for Greater Wellington Regional Council August 22, 2025 Kia ora, I’m Claire Johnstone.I’m standing for the Greater Wellington Regional Council because I care deeply about our region’s future. Council decisions shape our everyday… ...
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge August 21, 2025 Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the… ...
Kathleen Filo Calls for Return to Village Planning Following Pump Track Success August 18, 2025 Mayoral candidate Kathleen Filo says the success of the new Porirua Pump Track highlights the power of community-led development, and she's calling for the revival… ...
Community lawyer Chris Ellis announces election run August 17, 2025 After 16 years supporting local residents through legal challenges, Chris Ellis has announced his candidacy for Porirua City Council, standing for the Onepoto Ward in… ...
Brent Ching – Candidate Profile for the Pāuatahanui General Ward August 12, 2025 Residents need confidence in council to deliver strong governance around management oflimited resources, being focused on delivering key infrastructure, maintenance of our roadsand recreational areas,… ...
Porirua Council Debt Concerns Spark Debate August 12, 2025 Porirua City Council’s financial management and project delivery have come under scrutiny after a local resident claimed millions of dollars in planned infrastructure work has… ...
Yan Zhang is running for election in the Onepoto Ward August 5, 2025 My Rates, My Local, Thriving Communities - by Yan Zhang. I’m a solo mother raising a bright neurodivergent child in Titahi Bay, a business analyst and… ...
Phil Rhodes to Contest Regional Council Seat Covering Porirua, Tawa August 5, 2025 Long-time land surveyor Phil Rhodes has entered the race for the Greater Wellington Regional Council, seeking to represent the Porirua–Tawa constituency in this year’s local… ...
Phil Houlihan – Candidate Profile for Pāuatahanui General Ward August 4, 2025 I am Phill Houlihan, and I am running as an ACT Local candidate for Porirua CityCouncil in the Pāuatahanui General Ward in the 2025 Local… ...
Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed August 3, 2025 Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters… ...
Josh Trlin announces campaign for re-election July 18, 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… ...
Geoff Hayward running again in the Onepoto Ward July 17, 2025 A few years ago, our house nearly flooded in a heavy storm. We were lucky: our neighbours weren’t.No matter how hard we help each other… ...