Western Ward Councillors

Cr 'Ana Coffey

Mobile 021 292 6648
Email anamcoffey@gmail.com

'Ana Coffey was newly elected to the Council in October 2010.  As a parent of four young children, 'Ana was keen to see young families represented around the Council table.  She brings with her a common sense approach to decision making.  'Ana would like to see a city where her children will eventually be able to enjoy swimming in a clean harbour and take pride in their Porirua roots.  She believes the current city centre needs to reflect the true vibrancy of  Porirua.  'Ana sees her role on Council as one way to contribute back to the community she loves.

Cr Ken Douglas ONZ, Hon LLD, JP
Phone 04 236 8857
Mobile 0274 925 651
Email marilyn.ken@xtra.co.nz
Address 8 View Road, Titahi Bay

A long term resident of Titahi Bay.  Ken has been an elected member since 1998, the year prior to stepping down from 20 years in the NZ Federation of Labour and 12 years as President of the Council of Trade Unions.

Since that time Ken has been an elected and appointed Director of a number of NZ high profile corporations and boards.  He was Deputy Chair NZ Post, Deputy Chair Capital Coast DHB, Board member Air NZ, Trade and Enterprise and NZ Rugby Union.
Ken’s interests are: international affairs, economic development, corporate governance, a strong advocate for community and citizen involvement in national and local government affairs, a life long interest in Maori development and affairs and is an active member of the Labour Party.

Ken has held numerous Chairs on special purpose functions for the Council over his previous four terms.  Currently Chairs the Council’s Audit & Risk Management Subcommittee, the Smartlinx3 Subcommittee, Deputy to the Mayor on the Wellington Regional Strategy Committee and is allocated the portfolio for financial issues.
A consistent advocate for the City Centre Revitalisation Project, for economic renewal initiatives in our villages such as Titahi Bay and for Porirua to become a centre for sporting excellence.

Memberships
He is currently Deputy Chair Asia-NZ Foundation, Chair Healthcare NZ, Chair Michael Campbell Foundation, President of Titahi Golf Club and Vice President Norths Rugby Club.

Cr Liz Kelly, Deputy Mayor
Phone 04 236 6604 hm, Fax 04 232 8584 wk
Fax 04 236 6694 hm, Mobile 021 882 019
Email liz@kellyhygiene.co.nz

Liz has been an elected member of Council since 2004. She is a mother of six children and five grandchildren. Liz was born and raised in Porirua though travelled extensively and lived in Europe for ten years. Her background is in business and she is the current CEO of one of six Family Service Centres in New Zealand.

Liz is the current Deputy Mayor and assists in maintaining the voice of Porirua within the Wellington region across multiple levels.

She is a Justice of the Peace and certified Resource Commissioner (Chairs Endorsement) with a keen interest in ensuring a balance of enabling activities and protecting our environment for future generations. Liz was raised on the kai moana from Porirua Harbour and is passionate in progressing the restoration and development of our Harbour to once again be a food basket for all residents of our City.

Liz has been an active participant in her three terms and chaired Strategy & Finance, District Plan Review, Wastewater and Landfill and Creative Communities.

Her current responsibilities include Porirua Harbour and Catchment Community Trust, a forum member of the Greater Wellington Community Response Panel, a trustee of Wellington Community Trust and the Sister Cities Portfolio for Porirua City Council.