Phill Houlihan
for Pāuatahanui Ward
ACT Local has selected Phill Houlihan a long-time Porirua resident with experience across trades, business, and law, as its candidate for the Pāuatahanui Ward in the upcoming Porirua City Council election.
Phill has lived in Porirua for the past 15 years and proudly credits the city and its people for shaping who he is today. A graduate of Tawa College, he has worked as a barber and hairdresser, trained in business and photography, and is now completing a law degree. With real-world experience, strong community ties, and a fresh perspective, Phill is standing to bring local knowledge, practical thinking, and common sense back into council decision-making.
“I’m standing because I care about Porirua and I’m not willing to sit back while my community is hit with a 17.5% rate hike. I want to see local businesses thrive and keep rates at a level that ensures long-term success for the city and its people.” – Phill Houlihan
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Refocussing council on delivering essential services
such as maintaining and improving the roads, fixing the pipes, and collecting the rubbish.
Addressing the cost-of-living crisis
by putting an end to year-on-year rates hikes and putting more money back into ratepayers’ pockets.
Growing the local economy
by slashing red tape and regulation and attracting new businesses to invest in Porirua.
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such as race or climate-based services and instead deliver on the basis of need and value for money.
Restoring accountability
by ensuring that decisions are taken openly and transparently and ratepayers are properly consulted.