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 (1,139).
Alongside the mayoral result, Porirua voters have chosen their new council for the next three years.
Councillor Results
- Parirua Māori Ward: Kylie Wihapi
- Onepoto General Ward: Kathleen Filo, Geoff Hayward, Mike Duncan, Izzy Ford, and Hemi Fermanis
- Pāuatahanui General Ward: Josh Trlin, Nathan Waddle, Moira Lawler, and Ross Leggett
Voters also backed keeping the Māori Ward (8,897 to 4,150) and supported exploring council amalgamation with neighbouring cities (7,404 to 5,622).