How do we connect and respond as our climate changes?

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

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.

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.​

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.

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.

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Sponsors & Supporters

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

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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.