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New Library for Cannons Creek approved June 15, 2025 Cannons Creek is set to receive a brand-new library in the next two years, with Porirua City Council approving a $4 million project that leaders… ...
Porirua Council to pilot waste minimisation grants June 15, 2025 Porirua City Council has approved a new grant scheme aimed at supporting local projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability, marking a significant step towards… ...
Plimmerton Historian Honoured for Preserving Porirua’s War Stories June 15, 2025 Plimmerton military historian Allan Dodson has received national recognition for his decades of work preserving Porirua’s wartime history, earning the Community Contribution Award at this… ...
Slip Closes Lane on Titahi Bay Road, Now Cleared June 13, 2025 A landslip that disrupted traffic on Titahi Bay Road earlier today has now been cleared and the road fully reopened. The slip occurred overnight between… ...
Harshest Sanctions in NZ Parliamentary History June 11, 2025 In an unprecedented move, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi were suspended from Parliament for 21 days, marking the harshest punishment ever… ...
Porirua lights up for Matariki June 10, 2025 Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June.… ...
Porirua honours Jerry Collins with 10-year tribute weekend June 10, 2025 This weekend’s Old Timers Day at Northern United Rugby Football Club marked ten years since the passing of All Black great Jerry Collins, bringing together… ...
Tree removal underway on Grays Rd June 10, 2025 Porirua City Council has begun essential tree removal work along Grays Road this week, aiming to protect key infrastructure and prepare the area for native… ...
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park June 10, 2025 A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship… ...
Porirua set to shine at Love Local Expo this Saturday June 6, 2025 More than 100 local businesses and community groups will showcase their talents and products at Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June for the Love… ...
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins June 5, 2025 This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins… ...
Signs of Strain, Seeds of Strength: A Snapshot of Porirua Today June 5, 2025 Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker You know me. I don't sugar-coat things. The latest reports on Porirua’s economy and onour tamariki and rangatahi… ...
Dame Valerie Adams & Neil Ieremia to Headline Porirua’s BizFest 2025 June 4, 2025 Two of Aotearoa’s most celebrated figures, Olympian Dame Valerie Adams and Black Grace founder Neil Ieremia, will headline BizFest 2025 in Porirua on 1 July.… ...
Porirua Locals Recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours June 3, 2025 Two Porirua locals have been celebrated on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Simon Strombom, known for… ...
Tālofa lava Porirua – Record Turnout for Samoan Flag Raising June 3, 2025 Porirua's Samoan community came together in unprecedented numbers on the morning of June 1 for a flag-raising ceremony that launched Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa… ...
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator June 3, 2025 Con Noema, Porirua City Council's Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new… ...
Card Skimming Surge Hits Wellington June 3, 2025 Police are urging Wellington residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just one… ...
Six Months On, Porirua Family Pleads for Justice in Sean’s Homicide June 2, 2025 By Katie Ham for The Post Sean Remnant, 43, was violently attacked after being dropped by his wife at a house on Kotuku St in… ...
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival June 1, 2025 A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and… ...
Grant Boosts Coastguard Mana’s Lifesaving Capabilities May 30, 2025 A $9,842 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is helping Coastguard Mana upgrade critical search and rescue equipment, enhancing its ability to save… ...
Council launch grants to promote sustainability in Porirua May 29, 2025 A new grant scheme aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability was approved by Porirua City Council at its meeting this morning, marking a major… ...
Have You Seen Revade? May 29, 2025 Porirua Police are seeking the public’s help to locate missing teenager Revade, who was last seen in the Porirua area on Monday, 26 May. Anyone… ...
One Council to Rule Them All? Porirua Votes on SuperCity May 29, 2025 Porirua residents will soon have their say on whether the city should explore amalgamation with neighbouring councils, following a decision by the Porirua City Council… ...
31 New Local Businesses join Porirua Business Directory May 28, 2025 A new wave of 31 businesses has joined the Porirua Business Directory, strengthening a growing initiative that connects residents with trusted local services and shops.… ...
Black Sticks Inspire Aotea College Students May 28, 2025 Aotea College students were treated to a special hockey session on Sunday when the Nations Cup Trophy tour stopped in Wellington. The event, part of… ...
Savea Brothers return to Wellington for Season Finale May 28, 2025 Sky Stadium will come alive this Saturday night as the Hurricanes face Moana Pasifika in their final Super Rugby Pacific round robin match, kicking off… ...
‘E Kai’ Soup Kitchen Opens in Porirua May 28, 2025 A new community initiative, E Kai, has officially opened its doors in Porirua, offering warm meals and a welcoming space to those in need. The… ...
Porirua lender fined $457,000 May 27, 2025 Local finance company El Cheapo Cars, trading as Ezybid Finance, has been ordered to pay nearly $457,000 in fines and damages for failing to provide… ...
Leggett stays as Wellington Water chair despite $51 million budgeting error May 27, 2025 Wellington Water board chair Nick Leggett and director Mahina Puketapu have had their terms quietly extended until the utility is disbanded in 2026, drawing criticism… ...
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena May 27, 2025 Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its… ...
Porirua Pushes Back as Budget 2025 Slashes Social Support May 26, 2025 Porirua leaders and community service providers are sounding the alarm over Budget 2025, warning that key funding cuts are worsening food insecurity, housing pressure, and… ...
Porirua Firefighters Conquer Sky Tower May 25, 2025 Porirua firefighters were among more than 1,000 participants in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge held in Auckland on Saturday, 24 May 2025. Wearing full firefighting… ...
Porirua Lotto Player Wins $17.2 Million May 22, 2025 A Porirua resident has struck it rich, waking up on Budget Day a lot wealthier then most with their $17.2 million Powerball First Division win… ...
Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre May 20, 2025 Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the… ...
Wellington Man Jailed for Hosting Child Abuse Image Website May 20, 2025 ⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse material and exploitation, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. If… ...
Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity May 19, 2025 A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead… ...
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward May 19, 2025 Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve… ...
Endangered Native Plant Te pua o te Rēinga Rediscovered in Wainuiomata Forest May 18, 2025 In a remarkable find, Te pua o te Rēinga - New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant - has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection… ...
Capital Clash: Hurricanes, Highlanders Set for Friday Night Fireworks May 16, 2025 Tonight, Sky Stadium sets the stage for a critical Super Rugby Pacific encounter as the Hurricanes welcome the Highlanders in a match with plenty riding… ...
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time May 16, 2025 Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… ...
Porirua Goes Pink to Speak Out Against Bullying May 16, 2025 Pink Shirt Day is underway in Porirua this morning, as communities across Aotearoa begin activities focused on standing up against bullying and promoting inclusion, kindness,… ...
Power pole fire sparks outage in Tawa May 14, 2025 A power pole fire in Tawa caused a minor outage and drew emergency services to the scene this Wednesday morning. Flames were seen shooting from… ...
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… ...
Porirua’s Mead Claims World Cup Podium (May 4, 2025) New Zealand para-cyclist Rory Mead surged to a podium finish in the opening UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup race in Bruges, Belgium, marking a promising… ...
Court Slams Police Over ‘Dangerous’ Force at Parliament Protest (May 3, 2025) Teen awarded $5000 over ‘dangerous’ arrest tactic as IPCA finds six cases of excessive force A teenager has been awarded $5000 in damages after the… ...
Rose’s Story Deserves to Be Honoured – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward (May 2, 2025) I want to start by talking about two amazing women: Rose and Maureen. In 1926, the late Rose Matthews became Porirua’s first registered maternity nurse.… ...