1992 Porirua mayoral election

none April 2024 1992 Porirua mayoral election New Zealand File:Porirua CoA shield+crest.svg Presidential no 1989 Porirua mayoral election 1989 1995 Porirua mayoral election 1995 10 October 1992 14,506 150x150px John Burke New Zealand Labour Party 8,606 59.32 150x150px Don Borrie Independent politician 5,377 37.06 Mayor John Burke John Burke The 1992 Porirua mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. The elections were held for the role of Mayor of Porirua plus other local government positions including thirteen city councillors, also elected triennially. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. Background The incumbent Mayor, John Burke, stood for a fourth term and was successful. He was opposed by former member of the Wellington Harbour Board and Wellington Hospital Board Reverend Don Borrie. Labour maintained a majority on the council, while Borrie was elected to the council as well as five other independents.Bob Shaw Labour dominates Porirua The Evening Post 12 October 1992 20 Mayoral results The following table gives the election results: 1992 Porirua mayoral electionCity of Porirua - Declaration of Results of Election The Evening Post 17 October 1992 39 New Zealand Labour Party John Burke 8,606 59.32 -5.26 Independent politician Don Borrie 5,377 37.06 523 3.60 -2.13 3,229 22.25 -12.66 14,506 Ward results 1992 Porirua local elections Candidates were also elected from wards to the Porirua City Council. Party/ticket Councillors Labour 7 Independent 6 References Category:Mayoral elections in Porirua Category:1992 New Zealand local elections Category:Politics of the Wellington Region