If you’re considering being a candidate in the upcoming local elections, or just want to know more about what Council does around Porirua City, here’s some of our key plans, policies, strategies and projects to help give you an understanding of Council’s direction over the years.
The Long-term Plan outlines to our community how we intend to invest for the next 10+ years. The most current Long-term Plan was adopted in June 2024.
The Annual Plan is made after receiving input from the community about the services you need and outlines major projects Council is undertaking.
The Annual Report provides and overview of what we did over the past year to contribute to the Annual Plan and the Long-term Plan’s outcomes.
The District Plan is the rulebook for how land can be use and enables economic and residential growth while protecting the things that make Porirua special.
Our strategic priorities are the things we are focusing on in the Long-term Plan. In June 2024 they were revised to be:
Our Growth Strategy provides a long-term vision for the future of Porirua and the principles that will guide our growth.
Our Climate Change Strategy 2021-2024 aims to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the inevitable changes that climate change will bring, and plan for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our Maungaroa 2050 Māori Strategy provides a roadmap for Porirua City to support, elevate and enable the future aspirations of Māori.
Our Pacific Strategy celebrates Porirua’s diverse population aiming to establish a strong sense of belonging, connection, safety and confidence in people to express who they are and what is important to them.
Our Strategic Framework guides our work with children and young people around five focus areas:
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