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.​

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

Who can get involved?

  • Anyone who lives in Porirua aged 15years and over is invited to register their interest to participate in the Assembly. 50 people will be selected to participate.

  • Rangatahi and Tamariki under the age of 15 will have other ways to participate, including through schools.

What will I do?

  • Spend ONLY four Saturdays together, on 15th & 22nd February + 15th & 29th March 2025. 9:30am to 4:30pm.

  • Don’t worry if you don’t know much about Climate, you will hear from experts who will share information!

  • Together you and the other participants will learn, discuss, and prepare recommendations that will be handed directly to local and regional decision makers and Porirua’s own Community Leader’s Forum.

What do I get out of this?

  • As a token of appreciation, you will be offered $400 for volunteering your time.

  • Childcare and transport support may also be offered, and food and refreshments will be provided at the four sessions.

Register now!

This is the first opportunity to be a part of a significant new approach to shaping the future for us and our future generations here in Porirua.

Register now and be part of making a difference for Porirua’s future!