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Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Man in Porirua September 20, 2024 Police are appealing for help to locate Raymond Best, a 38-year-old man who was last seen earlier today. Raymond was spotted in Rahia Street, Porirua,… ...
Porirua Youth Fund Opens for 2024 Projects September 20, 2024 Applications are now open for Porirua City Council's annual Young People’s Fund, offering financial support for youth-focused projects in the community. This year, two funding… ...
Porirua to Celebrate Māori Language Week with Vibrant Events September 19, 2024 Porirua is preparing to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a wide range of events from 14 - 21 September. The 2024 theme,… ...
Update: Missing Teen located September 18, 2024 Wellington District Police: "The 13-year-old girl reported missing yesterday has been located. Thank you everyone who shared our appeal!" Wellington Police are appealing to the… ...
$25,000 Digital Literacy Boost for Porirua Schools September 17, 2024 The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $25,000 to Te Mana O Kupe Trust, enabling them to enhance digital literacy in Porirua by providing… ...
Wellington Pride Falls Short in Semi-final Thriller Against Otago September 17, 2024 Wellington Pride’s season came to a disappointing end on Sunday afternoon, with a 51-38 defeat to Otago Spirit in a dramatic semi-final at Porirua Park.… ...
Porirua Projects at Risk Amid $134 Million Transport Funding Shortfall September 12, 2024 Porirua faces significant cuts to its transport services and infrastructure projects following a $134 million funding shortfall in the Greater Wellington Region. The shortfall comes… ...
Plants Grown in Prison to Restore Native Ecosystems September 11, 2024 Eco-sourced seeds from Greater Wellington’s regional parks, cultivated at Rimutaka Prison, are being planted across the region in a major effort to restore native ecosystems.… ...
KiwiRail Fined After Ferry Incident September 11, 2024 KiwiRail has been fined $432,500 after the Kaitaki Interislander ferry lost power with over 880 passengers on board. The incident occurred on January 28, 2023,… ...
Police Respond to Large Brawl in Porirua: One in Serious Condition September 10, 2024 A person was seriously injured following a large brawl in Porirua on Sunday afternoon, leading to police intervention. Authorities responded to reports of a "disorder… ...
Shock closure for Porirua Women and Family Centre September 9, 2024 By Ruth Hill, Reporter. [email protected]. A Porirua community centre supporting a wide range of vulnerable families has been forced to shut its doors after the local… ...
Porirua College Cancels NCEA Literacy Test September 9, 2024 Porirua College students will not be sitting the NCEA literacy tests as the two-week assessment period begins today. Principal Ragne Maxwell states that students are… ...
Streamside School Programme Brings Outdoor Learning to Porirua Students September 5, 2024 Students across Porirua are enjoying a unique hands-on experience through Natalie’s Streamside School Programme, which focuses on outdoor education and environmental science. Natalie, the programme's… ...
‘Barren, toxic wasteland’: Fast-track risks repeating mistakes of the past – Ngāti Toa September 5, 2024 Unrestrained development poisoned Porirua’s streams and silted up its harbour. Now Ngāti Toa says the fast-track bill could repeat that environmental vandalism. by Marc Daalder When… ...
Porirua City Council Approves Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy September 5, 2024 The Porirua City Council has approved the updated Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2027, incorporating input from around 800 young people. The strategy… ...
Our Fight for Mana: Standing Against Healthcare Cuts September 3, 2024 Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. Just as it feels like we’re starting to make progress, often something comes along to set usback.… ...
Nominations Open for Porirua Sports Awards September 3, 2024 The nominations for the Porirua Sports Awards 2024 are now open, marking a new chapter in the event’s long history by allowing nominations to be… ...
Recycle your Tyres for Free in Porirua Now September 2, 2024 Porirua residents can now drop off used tyres at Spicer Landfill for free, thanks to the Tyrewise product stewardship scheme, which aims to recycle tyres… ...Police concerned by Vigilante behaviour (September 1, 2024) Police are actively investigating an alleged incident in Porirua, where a man was reported to have attempted to force a woman into a black van… ...
Winds reach 130 km/h gusting through Porirua (August 31, 2024) MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for the Porirua region, with severe gales expected to hit from 9 p.m. on Saturday through to 5… ...
Aotearoa Mourns the Passing of Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia (August 31, 2024) Aotearoa New Zealand is in mourning following the sudden death of Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who passed away early Friday morning… ...
Porirua City Council votes to retain Māori Ward (August 29, 2024) The Parirua Māori Ward was established in 2021 to ensure Māori representation on the Council and was first used in the 2022 local elections. The… ...
Porirua Grills the Competition in Burger Wellington (August 27, 2024) Two Porirua eateries have made a strong impression in this year’s Burger Wellington competition, securing spots among the top five finalists from nearly 200 venues.… ...
Parris Mason named in Silver Ferns line-up (August 26, 2024) Local netball talent Parris Mason, a key player for the Pulse, is set to make her highly anticipated debut for the Silver Ferns in the… ...
Severe Flooding Hits Porirua: Residents Urged to Stay Safe (August 26, 2024) Porirua residents are facing significant disruptions today as heavy rain continues to cause severe flooding across the area, affecting key roads and transportation. Local resident… ...
Lions edge out Turbos in Thrilling Clash at Porirua Park (August 25, 2024) The Wellington Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the NPC season with a hard-fought 39-31 victory over a determined Manawatū side at Porirua's Jerry Collins… ...
Fire Contained at Whittaker’s Chocolate Factory in Porirua (August 24, 2024) Firefighters successfully contained a blaze that broke out, Thursday 22 August, at the Whittaker’s chocolate factory, located on Mohuia Crescent. The fire, which began in… ...
Police Issue Warning After Man Loses $22,000 in Online Scam (August 24, 2024) Police have issued a warning to the public following a surge in reports of a new online fraud scheme known as a "Task Scam." This… ...
The remarkable pie shop hidden in a Porirua industrial estate (August 22, 2024) By Nick Iles Food is language. It is a complex tool of communication that we use to share information with one another. It is used… ...
Plimmerton Boating Club’s Jetty Gets $35,000 Grant (August 21, 2024) The Plimmerton Boating Club has received a significant boost with a $35,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to repair its main jetty,… ...
Moana Reo Fund, Launched to Support Pacific Languages (August 20, 2024) A new initiative aimed at preserving and promoting Pacific languages through media has been launched in New Zealand. The Moana Reo Media Fund, introduced by… ...
Police Crackdown on Gangs: Major Drug Busts and Arrests Made (August 20, 2024) In a significant strike against organised crime, New Zealand Police have arrested 20 individuals and seized over 260 kilograms of illicit substances as part of… ...
Exhibition on now for Pātaka Art Awards (August 18, 2024) The Friends of Pātaka Art Awards 2024 has officially opened with a record-breaking 94 works on display, marking the largest exhibition in the event’s history.… ...
Funding Cuts to Family Service Providers in Porirua Spark Community Concerns (August 18, 2024) Seven family service providers in Porirua are facing up to a 30% reduction in government funding, a move that has sparked significant concern among local… ...
Community Invited to Submit Feedback on Proposed Community Facility in Aotea (August 17, 2024) Porirua City Council is inviting public submissions on a resource consent application submitted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Trust Board. The… ...
Serious Crash on Johnsonville-Porirua Motorway: Traffic Delays Expected (August 17, 2024) Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on the Johnsonville-Porirua Motorway in Ranui. The incident was reported at 12:10 p.m.… ...
Exhibition for Pātaka Art Awards (August 16, 2024) The Friends of Pātaka Art Awards 2024 has officially opened with a record-breaking 94 works on display, marking the largest exhibition in the event’s history.… ...
Passengers: Happy with Service, not with Price (August 16, 2024) The 2024 Public Transport Passenger Satisfaction Survey has revealed a significant drop in passenger satisfaction with the value for money offered by Metlink services. The… ...