Porirua Decides: Candidates Respond on Rising Rates
Rates are one of the biggest concerns for Porirua residents, and with increases continuing across the region, the question on everyone’s mind is why they’re […]
Month: October 2025
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Māori Wards
Do you support Māori wards, and why do you believe they are (or aren’t) an important component of Porirua City Council? Anita Baker – Mayoralty […]
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation
As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what […]
Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding
Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water, […]
Kiwi killed by dog in Porirua
A North Island brown kiwi has been killed in a suspected dog attack in Tītahi Bay, marking the first recorded loss of a bird from […]
Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots
Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not […]
Porirua on Track to Break Voter Turnout Records
Porirua is on pace to deliver its highest local election turnout in nearly a decade, with voting returns in the 2025 elections already outstripping previous […]
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library
Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo […]
Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers
We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps […]
Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays
Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau […]