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Mālō e lelei, Porirua: Tongan Language Week begins with celebration August 18, 2025 Porirua’s Tongan community came together in song, prayer, and celebration this morning at Pātaka to mark the opening of Tonga Language Week 2025. The event… ...
Kathleen Filo Calls for Return to Village Planning Following Pump Track Success August 18, 2025 Mayoral candidate Kathleen Filo says the success of the new Porirua Pump Track highlights the power of community-led development, and she's calling for the revival… ...
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua August 18, 2025 Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on… ...
Aotea College U15 back-to-back Ross Findlay Cup titles in thrilling final August 17, 2025 Aotea College’s Under-15 rugby team has done it again, defending their Ross Findlay Cup title in dramatic fashion with a 34–33 victory over Kapiti College.… ...
Community lawyer Chris Ellis announces election run August 17, 2025 After 16 years supporting local residents through legal challenges, Chris Ellis has announced his candidacy for Porirua City Council, standing for the Onepoto Ward in… ...
Firefighter walking toward group of evacuees outside North City Mall as fire engine is parked nearby North City Mall evacuated after fire alarm triggered August 14, 2025 Shoppers at North City Mall in Porirua were evacuated Thursday afternoon after a fire alarm was accidentally activated during maintenance work. The incident occurred as… ...
Helmut Modlik and Nigel Corry seated at a table signing documents during the lease agreement ceremony between Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington. Ngāti Toa and Greater Wellington partner on transport solution August 14, 2025 Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington have formalised a new partnership with the signing of a lease agreement on 13 August, paving the way for… ...
Porirua City Council building on a clear day. Porirua Council Debt Concerns Spark Debate August 12, 2025 Porirua City Council’s financial management and project delivery have come under scrutiny after a local resident claimed millions of dollars in planned infrastructure work has… ...
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show August 12, 2025 Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025… ...
L-R KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy, Greater Wellington Deputy Chair Adrienne Staples, Metlink Group Manager Samantha Gain. Porirua rail users reminded: ‘Stay Off, Stay Safe’ August 12, 2025 Trains run daily through Porirua’s busy rail network, and officials are urging residents to take extra care around the tracks as Rail Safety Week 2025… ...
Stack of envelopes with one prominently labelled “Letters To The Editor” on the front. Letters to the Editor – August August 12, 2025 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if… ...
Porirua City Council building wall with crest and bilingual signage. Residents Raise Alarm Over Porirua Council Rates Payment Policy August 11, 2025 Porirua City Council is facing mounting criticism over claims it is pushing residents into direct debit rates payments and penalising those who refuse. Ratepayers say… ...
Join the Conversation banner for Porirua News with aerial view of Porirua Harbour Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor August 11, 2025 Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local… ...
Grenville Gaskell wearing glasses and a checked shirt with a grey blazer, smiling indoors near a window. Grenville Gaskell – Greater Wellington Regional Council Candidate Profile August 11, 2025 Why I’m standingI care greatly about the future of our region and the important role Greater WellingtonRegional Council has in contributing to a thriving community… ...
An adult in traditional Cook Islands attire and a child raise the Cook Islands flag outside a building with Central Pacific Collective banners. Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution August 11, 2025 The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...
Students from Wellington region colleges perform traditional Pacific songs on stage during Te Kiwa Nui 2025. Te Kiwa Nui 2025 Colleges – Kicks off Today at Te Rauparaha Arena August 8, 2025 Porirua’s biggest celebration of Pacific and Māori student performance is happening today at Te Rauparaha Arena — and there’s still time to grab tickets. Te… ...
Porirua leaders condemn misuse of kuia’s image in anti-Māori billboard August 8, 2025 A political billboard campaign has sparked national outrage after a Māori kuia’s image was used without consent, and Porirua leaders are among those calling it… ...
Group of dignitaries turning soil with shovels at the Wellington New Zealand Temple groundbreaking ceremony. Ground Broken for Porirua Temple of Latter-day Saints August 6, 2025 On Saturday, 2 August 2025, over 500 people gathered in Porirua’s Aotea suburb to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for the Wellington New Zealand Temple, a… ...
Collage of business logos and advertisements from over 40 local Porirua businesses featured in the Porirua News Business Directory. Porirua Business Directory: 150+ Listed August 6, 2025 The Porirua News Business Directory has reached a major milestone with over 150 local businesses now featured, marking a significant achievement in its mission to… ...
Yan Zang standing in front of a coastal landscape on a sunny day, smiling and wearing a dark green jacket with a cream blouse. Yan Zhang is running for election in the Onepoto Ward August 5, 2025 My Rates, My Local, Thriving Communities - by Yan Zhang. I’m a solo mother raising a bright neurodivergent child in Titahi Bay, a business analyst and… ...
Phil Rhodes to Contest Regional Council Seat Covering Porirua, Tawa August 5, 2025 Long-time land surveyor Phil Rhodes has entered the race for the Greater Wellington Regional Council, seeking to represent the Porirua–Tawa constituency in this year’s local… ...
Volunteers needed for Papakōwhai community planting day August 5, 2025 Porirua residents are being called on to lend a hand at a major community planting day set for Saturday 16 August along Papakōwhai Road. Running… ...
Local Grey Power Wins National Award for Popular Process August 4, 2025 Kāpiti Coast Grey Power received an award at the recent New Zealand Grey Power AGM in recognition of their popular Age Friendly Business Initiative, which… ...
Phil Houlihan – Candidate Profile for Pāuatahanui General Ward August 4, 2025 I am Phill Houlihan, and I am running as an ACT Local candidate for Porirua CityCouncil in the Pāuatahanui General Ward in the 2025 Local… ...
Tree planted at Mana College to honour Charlie Waihōpai Jackson August 4, 2025 Students and staff at Mana College gathered today to celebrate the life of Charlie Waihōpai Jackson, a cherished member of the Te Whare Ako community,… ...
Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns to Porirua August 4, 2025 More than 2100 students are set to light up Te Rauparaha Arena in early August as the Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns with two days… ...
Titahi Bay’s Mrs Mac celebrates 100 surrounded by Family August 3, 2025 Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, marked her 100th birthday over the weekend with a joyful celebration alongside family, friends,… ...
Lions off to slow start in NPC opener August 3, 2025 Canterbury launched their 2025 National Provincial Championship (NPC) campaign in dominant fashion, defeating defending champions Wellington 33-15 at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua on Saturday… ...
A hand places a voting paper into an orange and white Elections NZ ballot box during local elections. Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed August 3, 2025 Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters… ...
Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking Valkyrie Women Claim Fifth Straight Title, Honour Fallen Viking August 3, 2025 The Porirua Vikings Valkyrie Women’s Team clinched their fifth consecutive grand final title over the weekend, marking a historic milestone for the club and community.… ...
Season opener at Porirua Park today August 2, 2025 Rugby fans are in for a treat this Saturday as the Wellington Lions take on Canterbury in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC at Porirua Park, kicking… ...
Grid of 12 business logos representing the latest additions to the Porirua News Business Directory, including builders, electricians, auto services, and property professionals. Better by the Dozen – 12 new star businesses join Porirua News Business Directory July 31, 2025 We’re excited to welcome a fresh wave of trusted local businesses to the Porirua News Business Directory. From car servicing to property management, construction to… ...
Close-up of wood carving tools resting on wood shavings, with the book title “Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts.” Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua July 31, 2025 Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Remembering a Jazz Great July 30, 2025 ‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ –  Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will be presenting… ...
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia July 30, 2025 Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight.… ...
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan holding a green glass award, standing between two supporters at the Stars Awards Night in Karaka. Ask ChatGPT Porirua’s Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Sweeps Top Honours at 2025 Stars Awards July 30, 2025 Porirua’s own Mila Reuelu-Buchanan stole the spotlight at the Go Media Stars 2025 awards evening, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka, sweeping the… ...
Crash slows southbound traffic on State Highway 1 near Tawa July 30, 2025 A crash on State Highway 1 caused delays for southbound motorists near Tawa early Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded around 6.45am to the incident between… ...
A black dirt bike lying on its side in dense green bush and undergrowth, partially obscured by plants, indicating an off-track crash or abandonment. Porirua crash survivor urges action on illegal dirt biking July 29, 2025 By Checkpoint RNZ A woman who was off work for a year after being seriously injured in a head-on collision with a speeding dirt bike… ...
Alicja Gear, art tutor, standing in front of a colourful painting holding a cup. Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday July 29, 2025 Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
Promotional flyer for BizHub Porirua event, 1 August, Kai Tahi Mezzanine, 9 AM–4 PM. BizHub Porirua Celebrates Launch this Friday July 29, 2025 BizHub Porirua, an innovative pop-up initiative designed to strengthen local businesses and community connections, celebrates its official launch this Friday, 1 August, at Kai Tahi… ...
Porirua residents to pay nearly $350,000 for school speed zone changes July 29, 2025 Porirua City ratepayers will be contributing nearly $350,000 towards new speed limit signs around local schools, following recent city council decisions in line with new… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards July 28, 2025 Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
A Ni-Vanuatu elder in traditional dress sits on the beach with five children in colourful cultural attire, against a backdrop of coastal hills. Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week July 28, 2025 Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The… ...
Porirua’s Faith Ward becomes first Kiwi Dallas Cowboys cheerleader July 26, 2025 Faith Ward, a 22-year-old dancer born in Wellington and raised just north of Porirua, has made history as the first New Zealander to join the… ...
Thousands of Porirua households without power July 26, 2025 About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut… ...
Porirua Volunteer Remembered After Tragic Safari Incident (July 24, 2025) Alison Jean Taylor, a well-respected volunteer and community leader from Titahi Bay, has been remembered for her compassion and dedication following her tragic death in… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards (July 24, 2025) Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Porirua Vikings Crowned Champions (July 24, 2025) The Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club is celebrating a triumphant end to the season after their Premier team secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Petone… ...
Porirua poacher jailed after taking over 600 pāua (July 24, 2025) A Porirua man has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for illegally taking 619 pāua, more than 60 times the legal… ...
Kāpiti-Porirua Line trains halted after bridge strike, major delays continue (July 22, 2025) Train services on the Kāpiti Line were thrown into chaos this morning after a truck scraped a bridge near Ngauranga Gorge, leading to a suspension… ...
Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions (July 22, 2025) The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred… ...
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone (July 22, 2025) More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts.… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash (July 22, 2025) The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice (July 21, 2025) A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
Porirua Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers (July 19, 2025) From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services… ...
Objectionable material found on ex-top cop’s device, court lifts gag order (July 18, 2025) Content Warning:This story contains references to child sexual exploitation and bestiality. Reader discretion is advised. The content may be distressing for some audiences. Former Deputy… ...
Josh Trlin announces campaign for re-election (July 18, 2025) Kia ora, my name is Josh Trlin and I'm excited to announce my campaign for re-election to Porirua City Council's Pāuatahanui General Ward. As your… ...
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern (July 18, 2025) Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents,… ...
Extra Trains & Buses for Phoenix vs Wrexham (July 17, 2025) Fans heading to the highly anticipated clash between Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC this Saturday will have extra public transport options, thanks to boosted Metlink… ...
Geoff Hayward running again in the Onepoto Ward (July 17, 2025) A few years ago, our house nearly flooded in a heavy storm. We were lucky: our neighbours weren’t.No matter how hard we help each other… ...
Porirua Hospital Memorial Project (July 17, 2025) A meeting with family members of those interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Porirua Council applies for… ...
Whitireia Park volunteers to mark 20 years of restoration (July 15, 2025) Locals are invited to celebrate two decades of conservation work at Whitireia Park with a special planting event and BBQ on Sunday 20 July, starting… ...
Moira Lawler Launches Bid for Pāuatahanui Ward (July 15, 2025) Long-time local and community advocate Moira Lawler has officially launched her campaign for the Pāuatahanui Ward in the upcoming Porirua City Council elections. Her campaign… ...
Saints Storm Into Grand Final (July 14, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their place in the 2025 Sal’s NBL Grand Final with a commanding 93–68 win over The Northern Group… ...
Landslip Forces Evacuations in Porirua After Heavy Rain (July 14, 2025) A sudden landslip on Acheron Road in Porirua forced multiple families to evacuate their homes on Sunday morning, after heavy rain caused a section of… ...