Candidate's handbook
Our Candidate Information Handbook gives candidates information about how to complete their nomination form, rules around running in local elections and information on the voting process.
The booklet will be available here and for collected at Council's Administration Building from Friday 30 May 2025.
Candidate information events
If you're thinking of running, or just want to learn more about local elections, come along to come of our information sessions.
| Date and time | Location |
|---|---|
| 10-11am, Saturday 12 July 2025 | Helen Smith Room, Pātaka |
| 7-8pm, Monday 14 July 2025 | Helen Smith Room, Pātaka |
Roles to run for
Find out more about what roles you can stand for in Porirua City at the local elections.
Running with affiliations
Find out more about running as a candidate with an affiliation.
Election signage rules
Find out the rules around election signage in Porirua.
2025 Candidate questions
We'll update this section as we receive questions from candidates for the 2025 local elections.
2022 Candidate questions
Here are some questions asked from candidates in the previous local elections.
The Māori Electoral Roll will be available for viewing on Friday 4 July 2025. Te Whata holds statistics on Māori and associated iwi around Aotearoa New Zealand. However, they do not provide specific data for the Porirua area.
Where can I find a nomination form online?
Nomination forms will be available from Friday 4 July 2025. Candidates can access nomination forms on our website, in person from the Administration Building or at our libraries.
What would the commitment of a Ward Councillor be in terms of time? If a Councillor has a full-time job would the Councillor role count as secondary employment?
Councillor roles at Porirua are considered part-time. The majority of Council and Committee meetings and workshops are scheduled on Thursday mornings between 8:30am and 12:30pm. Councillors would also need to set aside time to read agendas and attend community events in the evenings or on weekends.
Where should I get my signs designed and printed?
Council cannot give advice on campaigning including the design and printing of signs.
How will I know where and when the “meet the candidates” event are?
“Meet the candidates” events are run by Porirua’s community groups and organisations not by Council. Council will list events on our website if we receive notification from the community group.
Can I get copies of the past Annual Plans, Long-term Plans and Annual Reports?
Copies of these can be viewed or downloaded from our website:
