Kathleen Filo Calls for Return to Village Planning Following Pump Track Success
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 […]
Porirua Local Election 2025
Community lawyer Chris Ellis announces election run
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
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
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 […]
Letters to the Editor – August
Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if you […]
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor
Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local […]
Porirua leaders condemn misuse of kuia’s image in anti-Māori billboard
A political billboard campaign has sparked national outrage after a Māori kuia’s image was used without consent, and Porirua leaders are among those calling it […]
Yan Zhang is running for election in the Onepoto Ward
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
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
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 […]