From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 27, 2026 From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being… ...
From house moves to fresh cuts: Another nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 26, 2026 From choosing a new bed or shifting furniture to sorting the garden, repairing the car, managing a property or getting a fresh haircut, another nine… ...
Welcome back: Nine familiar businesses mark another year with Porirua News July 26, 2026 Nine familiar businesses are being celebrated for continuing their involvement in a locally owned community news project supporting free and accessible reporting across Porirua and… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef sells out first WOAP event July 23, 2026 Sushil’s Musclechef Café has sold out its first Wellington On a Plate event of the year. A Culinary Tale of India will be held on… ...
Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together July 22, 2026 More than 300 business owners, entrepreneurs and supporters gathered at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for Porirua BizFest 2026. The annual business festival, held on… ...
Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards July 19, 2026 Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit… ...
Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate July 18, 2026 Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs… ...
Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year July 18, 2026 The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st… ...
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste July 15, 2026 Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City… ...
Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park July 14, 2026 Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will… ...
Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens July 13, 2026 A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further… ...
Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards July 12, 2026 Porirua residents who have dedicated years to supporting refugees, sport, culture and young people have been recognised at the city’s 2026 Civic Awards. The awards… ...
Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside July 10, 2026 Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title July 9, 2026 Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs July 8, 2026 Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be… ...Extra trains for All Blacks match as Porirua passengers told to plan ahead (July 7, 2026) Porirua rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra trains expected… ...
Geoff Hayward: Annual Plan gives Porirua breathing room (July 7, 2026) Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward Zero per cent rates increases. Balanced budgets. Riparian planting. Council business can be really hard to interpret if… ...
Porirua youth podcast launches at Pātaka (July 6, 2026) Porirua’s young voices are set to be heard on air following the official launch of the Porirua Voices Youth Podcast at Pātaka. The launch event… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard (July 6, 2026) Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington… ...
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation (July 5, 2026) Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the… ...
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award (July 3, 2026) Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business,… ...
Tiaki Wai takes over Porirua water services today (July 1, 2026) Porirua residents are now being told to contact Tiaki Wai for water leaks, wastewater issues, stormwater problems and water billing enquiries, after the new regional… ...
Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo (June 25, 2026) Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title (June 22, 2026) Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket… ...
Community invited to Matariki planting day in Bothamley Park (June 19, 2026) Porirua residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 1,800 native trees and plants at Bothamley Park as part of this… ...
Porirua’s Our Whare Our Fale wins national housing award (June 18, 2026) A pioneering Porirua housing development designed to support Pacific families into home ownership has won a national property industry award. Our Whare Our Fale, at… ...
Porirua Little Theatre brings spelling showdown to the stage (June 17, 2026) Competitive spelling, catchy musical numbers and plenty of laughs are set to take centre stage when Porirua Little Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County… ...
Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback (June 16, 2026) A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features… ...
Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre (June 12, 2026) Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming… ...
Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance (June 9, 2026) A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua… ...
McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua (June 7, 2026) McDonald's New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country's first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham… ...
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua (June 6, 2026) Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through… ...
Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze (June 5, 2026) Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing… ...
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours (June 2, 2026) Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne… ...
Porirua celebrates Samoan language week (June 2, 2026) Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita… ...