Eastern Ward Councillors

Cr Luafataali'i Litea Ah Hoi
Phone 04 237 6566
Email litea.mufasa@xtra.co.nz

I'm a passionate person over issues that affect our people who live in this wonderful city. I have a great sense humour, love people, love sports, huge arm chair critic and a terrible wanna be coach and referee. Did I mention I was drop dead gorgeous! Was is past tense, yes local issues is my interest but national issues that impact on our lives will also be noted and acted on. Together we can make a difference.

Denys Latham was re-elected for a second term in October 2010. As a resident of the city for over 40 years Denys has a proven background of involvement with the community through his teaching career at Porirua College and rugby coaching role at premier and age grade levels.

He believes it is crucial the Council identifies its key planning and financial priorities to provide the services and facilities to reflect the aspirations of the city's residents and ratepayers.

Memberships:
Council Committee, Porirua Safer City Trust, Porirua Employment Hub Trust, Community Grants Committee (Chair), Creative Community Assessment Committee (Dep. Chair), District Plan Review Sub Committee (Dep. Chair), Annual Plan/LTP Hearings Sub Committee (Dep. Chair), Sport and Recreation (Portfolio)

Cr Fa'amatuainu Wayne Poutoa

Mobile 021 999 908
Email waynepoutoa@xtra.co.nz

Fa'amatuainu Wayne Poutoa is a community leader who has led powerful changes in youth work and community development within Porirua City. He is very passionate about Porirua and turned his life around by attaining a degree in Social Work.

Wayne is the Founder/Manager of the Streets Ahead 237 Trust based in Porirua. He manages and directs an organisation that works with youth at risk and their families. Wayne has received several awards over the years including the Vodafone World of Difference Award and receiving a Kiwibank Local Heroes medal for his work.

Wayne is also serving his first term as a City Councillor for Porirua City where he holds the Portfolio for Community and Social Development. Wayne is also a Samoan chief and Church Leader for Hosanna Fellowship in Cannons Creek. He is married to Jennifer and has seven children with three grandsons.

Memberships:

Council Committee (Co- Deputy Chair)
Porirua Community Link (Chair)
Family Violence Network CIG (Chair)
Kia Tutahi Steering Group Member
NZ Police Pacific Advisory Group
Cannons Creek Opportunity Centre Trustee
Rethinking Crime and Punishment Robson and Hannan Trust
Community Development and Social Development (Portfolio)