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 […]
Politics
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 […]
Signs of Strain, Seeds of Strength: A Snapshot of Porirua Today
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker You know me. I don’t sugar-coat things. The latest reports on Porirua’s economy and onour tamariki and rangatahi […]
One Council to Rule Them All? Porirua Votes on SuperCity
Porirua residents will soon have their say on whether the city should explore amalgamation with neighbouring councils, following a decision by the Porirua City Council […]
Leggett stays as Wellington Water chair despite $51 million budgeting error
Wellington Water board chair Nick Leggett and director Mahina Puketapu have had their terms quietly extended until the utility is disbanded in 2026, drawing criticism […]
Porirua Pushes Back as Budget 2025 Slashes Social Support
Porirua leaders and community service providers are sounding the alarm over Budget 2025, warning that key funding cuts are worsening food insecurity, housing pressure, and […]