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Porirua Youth Explore Futures at Careers Expo (May 14, 2025) Thousands of rangatahi and job seekers packed Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday 13 May for the Porirua Careers Expo 2025 — a vibrant one-day event… ...
Many hands help Porirua planting work (May 14, 2025) Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The… ...
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports (May 14, 2025) Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With… ...
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua (May 13, 2025) Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The… ...
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community (May 13, 2025) Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives… ...
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community (May 13, 2025) A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with… ...
Rangatahi Lead Splash Zone Innovation at Te Rauparaha Arena (May 9, 2025) Porirua’s young people have made a big splash, literally, thanks to a unique collaboration at Te Rauparaha Arena that puts rangatahi voice at the centre… ...
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness (May 9, 2025) Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy… ...
Ventia honoured for Excellence in Asset Management (May 8, 2025) Ventia's Pauahatanui based Transmission Gully team have received the Excellence in Asset Management award at the recent 2025 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)… ...
World Titles for Titahi Bay Sailor (May 8, 2025) The Titahi Bay Boating Club was buzzing with pride this week as community members gathered to celebrate the international success of Sailability Wellington sailors, with… ...
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96 (May 8, 2025) The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age… ...
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs (May 7, 2025) Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions… ...
Council Seeks Families of Hospital Patients Buried in Unmarked Graves (May 7, 2025) Porirua City Council is reaching out to the public to help honour the memory of more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients buried in unmarked… ...
Kiwi Rider Shane Richardson Killed in Tragic UK Crash (May 7, 2025) Hutt Valley motorcyclist Shane Richardson, 29, was one of two riders killed in a devastating 11-bike crash during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton… ...
Concern for Missing Porirua Man (May 6, 2025) Police and family are appealing for help to locate Ratana, who has been reported missing from the Porirua area. He was last seen at home… ...
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025 (May 6, 2025) Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised… ...
Porirua Business Directory Launches with 36 Local Businesses (May 6, 2025) In a major boost to local enterprise, Porirua News has launched the Porirua Business Directory — a powerful new platform connecting residents directly with 36… ...
Wellington Bust Highlights NZ’s Growing Illicit Tobacco Crisis (May 5, 2025) Organised crime groups are flooding New Zealand with illegal tobacco, using smuggling tactics similar to drug trafficking and costing the country hundreds of millions in… ...
Mana College Wins U17 Women’s Wellington Champs (May 4, 2025) Mana College triumphed at the U17 Women’s Wellington Inter-College Champs, held at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, securing the top spot in a showcase of youth… ...
Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced (May 4, 2025) Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across… ...