Porirua lights up for Matariki June 10, 2025 Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June.… ...
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park June 10, 2025 A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship… ...
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs June 5, 2025 Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing… ...
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator June 3, 2025 Con Noema, Porirua City Council's Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new… ...
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival June 1, 2025 A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and… ...
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness May 9, 2025 Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy… ...
Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced May 4, 2025 Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across… ...
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu April 24, 2025 As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there's no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co.… ...
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home April 24, 2025 For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and… ...
NZCT Supports House of Grace Trust to Empower Young Mums April 23, 2025 New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $6,688 to the House of Grace Trust, ensuring essential support continues for young pregnant women in Porirua, helping… ...
Porirua to host 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals April 21, 2025 Porirua is set to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from Thursday, 24 April to Sunday, 27 April at Ngāti Toa Domain in… ...
Titahi Bay Easter Fair Brings Joy to Porirua April 19, 2025 Porirua residents turned out in droves on Good Friday for the annual Titahi Bay Easter Fair, which moved this year to Te Rauparaha Park to… ...
Porirua Careers Expo returns, Bigger and Better for 2025 April 11, 2025 Porirua’s popular Careers Expo is back for 2025, bringing even more opportunities for job seekers and students to connect with industry professionals and education providers.… ...
Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards April 10, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour… ...
Peppermill Café – Where Great Coffee Meets Good Company in the Heart of Porirua April 9, 2025 A Porirua institution, Peppermill Café is a go-to spot for locals looking for exceptional coffee, hearty brunches, and sweet treats. Whether you're meeting friends, grabbing… ...The Coffee Cart Elsdon: A Signature Blend with a Bold Character (April 9, 2025) At The Coffee Cart Elsdon, coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s an experience. Owner Kaya Peace has partnered with Mojo Wellington to create their signature blend,… ...
Urban Bakehouse – Home of Award-Winning Pastries and Perfect Coffee in Plimmerton (April 8, 2025) A hidden gem in the heart of Plimmerton, Urban Bakehouse is where artisan baking and exceptional coffee come together. Known for its freshly baked sourdough,… ...
Porirua Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores (April 7, 2025) CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Porirua stores. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his… ...
Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration (April 7, 2025) Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds… ...
Take Back Your Health – by Yossarian Fay (April 6, 2025) Take Back Your Health: reclaim your health and well-being without breaking the bank. That is the message in the latest book from Kāpiti’s Yossarian Fay.… ...
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal (April 5, 2025) Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling… ...
ASB Polyfest Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Pride (April 4, 2025) The ASB Polyfest returns in full force this week, celebrating its 50th anniversary with record-breaking participation and deep cultural pride at the Manukau Sports Bowl… ...
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth (April 3, 2025) Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki… ...
Porirua Gears up for an Action-Packed School Holidays (April 2, 2025) With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, Porirua is bursting with activities to keep tamariki and whānau entertained—whether you're after adventure, creativity… ...
Wellington Comes Alive for CubaDupa, Drawing Record Crowds (March 31, 2025) Clear skies, music, and community spirit fuel vibrant weekend in the capital. Wellington pulsed with life over the weekend as tens of thousands descended on… ...
Supply Room – Brewing Excellence by the Water, One Cup at a Time (March 28, 2025) With stunning waterfront views and a reputation for top-notch coffee and food, Supply Room in Mana is a local favourite for breakfast, brunch, and everything… ...
Elemental Eats in Kenepuru – Locally Roasted, Specialty Coffee (March 27, 2025) At Elemental Eats, every cup of coffee starts with beans roasted locally in Moonshine Valley, Judgeford, by their family-run Elemental Coffee. This small-batch, specialty roast… ...
Parking Changes and New Road Rule Improve Access in Tawa (March 27, 2025) Shoppers will have more time to browse and relax thanks to changes to parking restrictions along Main Road, approved by Wellington City Council. Nine previously… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories (March 27, 2025) From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities (March 27, 2025) Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Fuel Espresso: Italian-Inspired Coffee, Roasted in Elsdon (March 26, 2025) Fuel Espresso is deeply influenced by Northern Italian espresso culture, crafting lightly roasted blends that let the bean’s natural flavours shine. Their Classic Cuvée follows… ...
Explore Porirua’s Scenic Walking Trails (March 26, 2025) Porirua, with its diverse landscapes of coastlines, forests, and hills, offers a variety of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Here are… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café 🍽️📍 (March 25, 2025) A masterful blend of great coffee, delicious food, and a passion for fresh, wholesome ingredients. Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café is a must-visit dining spot… ...
‘Go out and build’: Generous couple fund Wellington Charity Hospital (March 23, 2025) Written by Sapeer Mayron for The Post The powerhouse philanthropists behind the $100 million children’s hospital at Wellington Hospital, Sir Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood,… ...
From Meals to Memories, Cobb & Co Porirua Keeps Serving Up Great Times (March 23, 2025) Cobb & Co, one of New Zealand’s most enduring restaurant brands, is turning the page on a new chapter in Porirua, with local couple Mohan… ...