Porirua City Council, NZ
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New Zealand
Porirua City Council, NZ improves micro-mobility experiences with tactile signage on e-scooters
City officials approved a two-year e-scooter pilot with Beam and Flamingo in 2023. Beam worked with Porirua City Council on installing tactile signage across its fleet. Each sign includes the e-scooter plate number and a QR code connected to the Beam a Report system. Blind, deaf, and visually impaired passersby can report e-scooters blocking their paths on their phones. The system sends a Beam representative to collect the device and shapes the city's approach to micro-mobility management.
Porirua City Council, NZ
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Porirua City Council, NZ improves biodiversity and water quality with Streamside Planting Programme
The city, Ngāti Toa, and Sustainable Coastlines established a goal of six million new plants near streams by 2041. Landowners with vacant green space adjacent to Porirua's 588 kilometers of streams can request plants, fencing, and maintenance from the council. A GIS mapping system grades and prioritizes identified streamside land for future plantings. The council-wide planting scheme reduces sediment entering Porirua Harbour and creates healthy habitats for wildlife.
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Porirua City Council, NZ trains local college students for future careers with Mahi Rangatahi pilot
Six college students from Aotea College and Porirua College were selected for temporary placements in city departments. The selection process included applications and interviews similar to what graduates face when they enter the job market. Each student was assigned to a department for one day of work per week over the 10-week pilot. Participants received guidance from experienced mentors, learned about public sector careers, and added work experiences to their resumes.
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Porirua City Council, NZ honoured veteran gravesites by installing QR codes for visitors
Porirua City Council installed 16 QR codes displayed on distinctive red posts next to the graves of veterans in the Porirua Cemetery. Visitors can scan the QR codes using a smartphone to access more information about the person buried in each gravesite. The QR codes link to the Council cemeteries website and to the Porirua War Stories website which contain comprehensive profiles on each of the veterans.
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Porirua City Council, NZ investigated speeding cars outside a local school and installed smart signs
Porirua City Council's Village Planning and Transport teams partnered with the Paremata Residents Association to investigate the speeding cars outside the Paremata Primary school. The issue was presented to the Council through a class project which recorded traffic patterns and advocated for safer streets. After confirming the issue through official monitoring, the Council installed a smart sign which uses sensors to detect speeding vehicles and trigger flashing lights warning its a School Zone.
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Porirua City Council, NZ established a roving crew to proactively address issues with water quality
Porirua City Council used $250,000 in annual funding to establish a roving crew to proactively address the water quality in its local waterways. The roving crew closely monitor water quality, identify issues, and take immediate action. The crew is managed by Wellington Water, a Council Controlled Organisation, which provides shared water services to five other councils in the region. The Greater Wellington Region experiences ongoing issues with wastewater flowing into local waterways.
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Porirua City Council, NZ set up a COVID-19 welfare support number for vulnerable residents
Porirua City Council set up a COVID-19 helpline for anyone needing urgent support during the pandemic shutdowns. The welfare support number is designed for community members without a support network. Residents can call to speak with Council centre staff to obtain access to essentials like food, medication, clothing, etc. The helpline will be staffed from 7am to 7pm every day in order to help stop the spread of the virus in the community.
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