What is a ward?
A ward is a geographical area which is broken down by suburbs across Porirua City.
The elected members (Mayor and Councillor) all represent the different wards so it's important that you vote for someone who you think values your community.
Porirua's wards
In Porirua, we have three wards and 11 elected members (Mayor and 10 Councillors).
Two of these wards are considered "general" wards, being elected by those enrolled on the General Electoral Roll. The other ward is considered a Māori ward, being elected by those enrolled on the Māori Electoral Roll.
The Onepoto General Ward elects five Councillors who represent the following areas in Porirua City:
- Mana Island
- Tītahi Bay
- Takapūwāhia
- Elsdon
- Kenepuru
- Porirua City Centre
- Ranui
- Cannons Creek
- Aotea
- Waitangirua
- Ascot Park
The Pāuatahanui General Ward elects four Councillors who represent the following areas in Porirua City:
- Pukerua Bay
- Paekākāriki Hill
- Judgeford
- Plimmerton
- Hongoeka
- Camborne
- Paremata
- Whitby
- Pāuatahanui
- Papakōwhai
If you are of Māori descent, you have the option to vote on the General Roll or the Māori Roll. You can change rolls at any time and as often as you like up until three months before polling day.
The Parirua Māori Ward elects one Councillor who represents the entirety of Porirua City.
Ward finder
If you are enrolled on:
- The Māori electoral roll, your ward is the Parirua Māori Ward,
- The General electoral roll, you can find your ward easily by entering your address on our ward finder or in the map below.
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