Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on May 16, 2024 After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and… ...
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade May 15, 2024 Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern,… ...
Welcome to Rotuman Language Week May 15, 2024 Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week The Rotuman Language is the first language to kick off Pacific Languages 2024, and will be… ...
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG? April 29, 2024 By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s,… ...
Porirua Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2024 April 15, 2024 In Porirua City Council’s annual review of alcohol licensing fees and costs, it was found that rates are covering 80% of the alcohol licensing cost… ...
Warehouse expands fresh groceries to Porirua April 15, 2024 The Warehouse is doubling down on providing affordable essentials as it expands its fresh produce range to a third of its stores across the motu.… ...
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open April 15, 2024 Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting… ...
Seniors choosing adventure over nest eggs April 14, 2024 By Sonia Speedy The cost of living may be gnawing at our budgets, but seniors are refusing to give up their travel plans, according to… ...
Ahilapalapa Rands: Across the Sea from Hawaii to Porirua April 10, 2024 Ahilapalapa Rands draws on her Kānaka Maoli (Hawaiian) whakapapa to explore the connections with Hawai‘i across the expanse of the ocean. Known for her collaborative… ...On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua (April 10, 2024) The Metlink On Demand trial of buses in Tawa and Porirua has been extended to the end of the year. Metlink On Demand is an… ...
Porirua Music fans in for Chris Isaak treat (March 27, 2024) Porirua music enthusiasts are in for a treat as the platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated artist Chris Isaak, accompanied by his longtime band Silvertone, is set to… ...
Phoenix – Picnic at Porirua Park (March 20, 2024) Buy your tickets here: https://wellingtonphoenix.flicket.co.nz/events/baa23fcd-a3db-4d0a-8bba-d75246bcfff7/reservation ...
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape (March 1, 2024) This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials,… ...
High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1 (February 28, 2024) Red alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria,… ...
Pay Cut for lowest earners (February 14, 2024) The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling… ...
Man arrested following car break-ins across Kapiti Coast (February 13, 2024) Police have arrested a 34-year-old man following a spate of car break-ins across the Kapiti Coast. A search warrant was executed and further enquiries following… ...
Rotorua visitors win Parkwood Kapiti Petanque Open Doubles (January 29, 2024) Marlene Barker reports The nationally ranked petanque doubles duo Alan Fletcher and Andre Noel from Rotorua triumphed at the hotly contested Parkwood Kapiti Open Doubles,… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair – Sunday, all welcome (January 25, 2024) The Reikorangi Residents Association present the Country Fair, Sunday 28th January – be entertained with Music from 11:00 am, enjoy Devonshire Tea and a sausage,… ...
Kids Market 1st anniversary a huge success (January 19, 2024) The first anniversary of the Otaki Kids Market in January 2024 was a huge success, boasting over 50 stalls operated by 80 enthusiastic tamariki and… ...
Kāpiti residents enjoy a summer free of water restrictions (January 18, 2024) While parts of the Wellington Region are facing water woes, Kāpiti Coast residents are enjoying a water-restriction-free summer thanks to sound investment in the district’s… ...
Whitireia Park is closed as fire Investigated (January 12, 2024) Whitireia Park is closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 January as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) continues to bring a fire… ...
Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen (December 31, 2023) Reviewed by Karen McMillan Creative writing teacher, novelist and poet Adrienne Jansen releases her sixth novel, Light Keeping, a moving and tender novel that draws… ...
Kāpiti opts for sinking lid on pokies (December 28, 2023) There will be no additional pokie machines added to those already in Kāpiti following the adoption of a sinking lid policy. Kāpiti Coast District Council… ...
Nga Manu Nature Reserve – sharing the Love of Nature (December 28, 2023) Christmas may have passed but the spirit of giving is still alive and well. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is inviting the community to embrace this… ...
Residents encouraged to store emergency water over the holiday period (December 28, 2023) Storing emergency water over the Christmas and New Year period should be a priority for residents in the Greater Wellington region, says Wellington Region Emergency… ...
El Rancho hosts Camp Purple Live 2024 (December 28, 2023) On 9 January, 71 children and teens and 25 young adult volunteers will be arriving at El Rancho in Waikanae for a six-day camp on… ...
Horowhenua Taking on the Affordable Housing Challenge (December 26, 2023) Opinion Piece by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden Like many regions across Aotearoa, Horowhenua is grappling with a shortage of affordable housing, particularly smaller one- and… ...
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation (December 26, 2023) Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court… ...
