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How do we connect and respond as our climate changes?

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Learning to live with Porirua’s changing world together:

Harnessing the power of our community to drive local change is what the Porirua Assembly on Climate is all about.

It’s an opportunity for everyday voices from all walks of life in Porirua to be part of shaping our future for our mokopuna here in our city/home.

The Porirua Assembly is a form of participatory democracy where a group of 50 Porirua people, representatives of the broader population of Porirua will come together to deliberate and make recommendations on Climate.​

Purpose of the Porirua Assembly

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to Connect

Harnessing the power of our community to drive local change is what the Porirua Assembly on Climate is all about.

Assembly principles are including everyday people, fairness and transparency.

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to Discuss

The Porirua Assembly is a Te Tiriti participatory democracy approach. Where a group of 50 Porirua people reflecting the broader population of Porirua, alongside a Mana Whenua group will come together to deliberate and make recommendations on our Climate.​

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to Act

Recommendations from the assembly will be handed directly to local and regional decision makers and Porirua’s own Community Leaders’ Forum for action.

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Get involved

Up to 50 members of our Porirua community are now part of the Whole Community Group, working alongside the Mana Whenua Group.

Together, they bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and voices to the table, strengthening collaboration on this important kaupapa.

Latest Insights & Resources

Whakapapa of Porirua Assembly on Climate

Whakapapa of Porirua Assembly on Climate

Process for the Porirua Assembly on Climate

Process for the Porirua Assembly on Climate

Recommendations from the Porirua Assembly on Climate

Recommendations from the Porirua Assembly on Climate

Approach & Implementation Recommendations

Approach & Implementation Recommendations

Action through Education & Awareness Recommendations

Action through Education & Awareness Recommendations

Infrastructure Recommendations

Infrastructure Recommendations

People Network Recommendations

People Network Recommendations

Rangatahi Recommendations

Rangatahi Recommendations

Te Taiao Recommendations

Te Taiao Recommendations

Sponsors & Supporters

The Porirua Assembly on Climate proudly acknowledges our sponsors and supporters who share our vision for a sustainable future in Porirua.

Click on their logos below to learn more about them!

Whitaker's logo in cursive gold and brown text, with 'Since 1896' written beneath.
Text reading 'Clyde Graham Charitable Trust'
The word "Maynard" in large black letters with a period at the end.
Logo with a blue background, white dots forming a diagonal pattern on the left, and text that reads 'Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys'.
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The word "porirua city" written in lowercase, light blue font.
Logo featuring a blue circular brushstroke with the name 'Sarah Johnson' and the words 'Communications, Brand, Content Creation' beneath it.
A cartoon-style illustration of a green caterpillar with a smiling face, sitting on a green leaf, with the number 6 in bright yellow above it.
Nikau Foundation logo with a blue stylized seed icon and the name 'Nikau Foundation' beneath it.
Logo of the JR McKenzie Trust featuring a stylized white tree with multiple leaves on a light green background.
Logo of Papa Talo Earthcare featuring a green leaf and the company name in gray text.
Logo of Victoria University of Wellington featuring a shield emblem with a stylized pattern, along with text in English and Māori.
Logo of Community Organisation Grants Scheme with the acronym COGS and full name below.
Light House Cinema logo with a stylized film strip and building silhouette.
Logo for Wellington Community Fund, featuring yellow, black, and beige horizontal stripes with the organization's name and Maori translation.
Colorful text spelling 'WHATNAU MANAAKI' in various colors and font styles.

Learn about the Porirua Assembly

Explore the timeline of our journey, from its inception to where we are today.

Learn about the steps we’ve taken, the people involved, and how community input has shaped this important kaupapa.