New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term
Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at […]
Month: November 2025
Edmonds to contest new Kenepuru seat in 2026
Labour MP Barbara Edmonds has confirmed she will stand in the new Kenepuru electorate at the 2026 general election, as boundary changes reshape the political […]
Second Man charged over Pukehinau Flats shooting in Brooklyn
A second person has been arrested in connection with a shooting at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn earlier this month, Wellington Police confirmed today. The incident […]
Porirua marks Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week with flag-raising ceremony
Porirua celebrated the beginning of Solomon Aelan Pijin Langguis Wik this morning with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony, signalling the start of a week dedicated to […]
Porirua commuters: Traffic updates for the week ahead
Porirua drivers are in for a week of delays and detours, with extensive roadworks scheduled across the region from 22 to 28 November. The work […]
State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata Summer Maintenance Works
People travelling on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata are urged to make sure they stay up to date on ongoing roadworks […]
Arts on Track to host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale
Arts on Track will host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November at Platform 2, Plimmerton Railway Station. The gallery […]
Labour selects Sophie Handford for new Kāpiti–Porirua North electorate in 2026 election
Labour has chosen former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Sophie Handford as its candidate for the new Kāpiti electorate in the 2026 general election. The electorate, […]
Bars in Newtown locked down after suspicious item found
Police lifted cordons in Newtown on Wednesday evening after responding to reports of a suspicious item on Riddiford Street, near the intersection with Constable Street. […]
Porirua’s Summer brings Music, Markets, and Whānau Fun
Porirua’s summer season is shaping up to be packed with free events, music, play, and community celebrations, kicking off on Sunday 7 December with Kirihimete […]