Nine contenders compete in Porirua mayoral race
ISSUE: Porirua Harbour will be on the new mayor's agenda. AFTER more than two decades as a councillor and mayor, Jenny Brash believes it is time for a “generational shift” in leadership for Porirua. Ms...
View ArticleCandidates greet the public at Cannons Creek
MANAGING Porirua city is not just about “rail, pipes and sewage”, but also about looking after the people, council candidate Wayne Poutoa told a recent election meeting. Porirua City Council eastern...
View ArticlePorirua Mayor Leggett accused of putting his career above his city
Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett (above) has been accused of using the city as a stepping stone for his political career. Mayoral hopeful Brian Collins (right), of Papakowhai, said Mr Leggett was too...
View ArticleMayoral hopeful Collins would throw out Porirua’s $18m face-lift
A CONTENDER in the Porirua mayoral race wants the council to scrap the $18 million city-centre revitalisation and leave it as is. The council is paying marketing firm Saatchi and Saatchi $60,000 to...
View ArticlePorirua mayor wants a vibrant city, to attract new business
PORIRUA MAYOR Nick Leggett, above, who will run for re-election next month, wants a multicultural, vibrant city to entice business. Mr Leggett says Porirua needs open spaces, nice cafes and housing in...
View ArticleNZ’s youngest mayor humbled by Porirua election landslide
TWO REPRESENTATIVES: Labour MP for Mana Kris Fa’afoi congratulates Nick Leggett. MAYORAL FIANCEE: Emily Pita enjoys the election night celebrations. PORIRUA Mayor Nick Leggett has won a large...
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