December 2025 – Porirua News

A person wearing a black helmet and face covering rides a black and red dirt bike with the number 450 on the side along a city street in Porirua.

Dirt bike rider flees Police in Porirua centre

December 30, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Police are appealing for information after a dirt bike rider fled officers in Porirua City Centre on Sunday afternoon. A Police unit spotted a black […]

Poster promoting a New Year’s Eve party at the Porirua Club on December 31, featuring live music from Stash Band and free entry.

Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party

December 30, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents looking to welcome the New Year with live music are being invited to a free New Year’s Eve event at the Porirua Club. […]

A row of small Porirua shops with colourful signage, parked cars, a pedestrian crossing, and a large blue planter on the footpath.

Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams

December 28, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used […]

Pams has partnered with the Returned and Services Association to send 150 Christmas care packages to deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel around the world, continuing an 85-year tradition of supporting service members away from home at Christmas.

Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas

December 27, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with scenic Porirua background and title text reading “Monthly Column”

Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share […]

Members of Porirua City Brass and Porirua Youth Band perform together outside The Warehouse, seated with brass instruments as shoppers and parked cars fill the background.

Porirua City Brass backs young musicians

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of […]

Roadworks signage and traffic cones on a state highway near Porirua.

Porirua drivers, roadworks updates this week

December 21, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Drivers in Porirua and those travelling north and south through the city are being advised to plan ahead, with a series of state highway closures […]

Closed sign displayed on the door of Pepe’s Cafe in Porirua.

Porirua loses Pasifika-inspired food icon

December 21, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set to lose a much-loved Pasifika-inspired cafe, with Pepe’s Cafe announcing it will close after it’s last day, Sunday 21 December, following challenging […]

Doctor in surgical scrubs smiles beneath operating theatre lights.

Porirua doctor builds following inspiring future surgeons

December 21, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua-raised Māori-Pasifika doctor is using social media to inspire young people to see a future for themselves in medicine and surgery. Dr Kyla Matenga, […]

A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action.

Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives

December 20, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at […]