Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua
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 […]
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Claims of Mismanagement Spark Governance Row at Porirua Multicultural Council
Concerns over transparency, financial accountability, and leadership integrity have been raised by a former vice-president of the Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC), prompting a public response […]
Recount request delays Porirua City Council’s first meeting
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 foots the bill for Wellington Water failures
Two former Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes […]
From the Sidelines to the Council Chamber: Reflections from the Mayor of Porirua
Column by Anita Baker, Mayor of Porirua City. Recently, I was asked to give a talk to a group of secondary school students about how […]
The Goalposts Keep Moving
Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage […]
How to Run for Council in Porirua’s 2025 Election
Porirua’s local elections are approaching, and for those considering a run for office, now is the time to step forward. Nominations open on Friday, 4 […]
Porirua Housing Cuts – A Betrayal
Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti […]
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25
Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape […]
Harshest Sanctions in NZ Parliamentary History
In an unprecedented move, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi were suspended from Parliament for 21 days, marking the harshest punishment ever […]