Porirua City Brass backs young musicians December 24, 2025 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… ...
Porirua loses Pasifika-inspired food icon December 21, 2025 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… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives December 20, 2025 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… ...
Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection December 17, 2025 Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and… ...
Santa photos and a giant Christmas tree light up North City December 17, 2025 Christmas is in full swing at North City Shopping Centre, with Santa photos, pet-friendly sessions and extended holiday hours drawing families to the Porirua mall… ...
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer December 9, 2025 With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders… ...
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support December 9, 2025 With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during… ...
Our Whare Our Fale delivers warm, affordable homes in Porirua December 9, 2025 Cannons Creek is now home to 18 newly completed, energy-efficient houses designed to support Pacific families, marking the first milestone of the Our Whare Our… ...
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua December 8, 2025 More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity… ...
Kenepuru Car Service Centre: Keeping Porirua Vehicles Running Smoothly This Summer November 29, 2025 As summer approaches and locals prepare for road trips, beach visits and whānau catchups, Kenepuru Car Service Centre is making sure Porirua vehicles are safe,… ...
Arts on Track to host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale November 21, 2025 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… ...
Business Spotlight: BedsRus Porirua Helping Locals Sleep Better November 14, 2025 Porirua shoppers looking for a great night’s sleep don’t have to look far. BedsRus Porirua has become the go-to destination for quality beds and mattresses… ...
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members November 10, 2025 Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find… ...
Hidden Gems: ‘Books Worth Keeping’ – A Treasure Trove in Kenepuru November 9, 2025 Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into… ...
Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape November 3, 2025 Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana… ...Business Spotlight: Mortgage Express – Donna Marks Helping Locals Into Homes (November 3, 2025) Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most people ever make, and navigating the lending process can be stressful. That is where Donna… ...
Nine More Fantastic Businesses – Join the Porirua News Business Directory (November 1, 2025) We’re excited to welcome another great mix of local businesses who’ve joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, from painting and plastering to restoration… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua (November 1, 2025) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Lamb & Calf Day returns to Pāuatahanui School this November (October 29, 2025) Lamb & Calf Day is making its much-anticipated return to Pāuatahanui School on Saturday 8 November 2025, promising a family-friendly rural celebration from 10 AM… ...
Porirua to groove and rock with Queen, Bee Gees tribute show this Friday (October 24, 2025) Porirua Club will come alive with the sound of two legendary bands this Friday night, as Madsen Promotions brings its high-energy tribute to Queen and… ...
Free Big Arch burgers in Porirua tonight (October 24, 2025) Burger lovers in Porirua are in for a treat this evening as McDonald’s brings its Big Arch Tour to town, offering locals a chance to… ...
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends (October 18, 2025) Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… ...
Diwali celebration brings light, culture, and joy to North City Mall (October 16, 2025) Hundreds gathered at North City Shopping Centre last Saturday to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in a vibrant community event hosted by the Porirua… ...
Porirua Women take Centre Field in Rugby Comedy Premiere (October 15, 2025) Porirua Little Theatre has kicked off its latest production with a bold twist on the traditional rugby narrative, opening Pack of Girls to local audiences… ...
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library (October 4, 2025) Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...
All Star Wrestling returns to Porirua (October 2, 2025) Porirua will host one of the biggest wrestling events Wellington has seen in decades when All Star Wrestling: Porirua takes over Te Rauparaha Arena on… ...
Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua (October 2, 2025) A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… ...
Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary (September 29, 2025) Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… ...
Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga (September 23, 2025) Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and… ...
Porirua Career Coach Reveals Winning Job Search Formula (September 23, 2025) Column by Career Coach Charles Ryman Are you sending out job applications but never hearing back? You’re not alone. The most successful job seekers don’t… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer Honoured as Coastguard Volunteer of the Year (September 23, 2025) Coastguard Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been recognised with the Supreme Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of… ...
Monster Truck roars into Porirua this week (September 21, 2025) Porirua families are in for a thrilling treat next week as a life-sized Hot Wheels Monster Truck rolls into town. To celebrate the first-ever New… ...
Porirua Car Wash offers eco-friendly clean, 24/7 convenience (September 21, 2025) Porirua drivers have a fresh reason to smile, thanks to a local car wash making it easier than ever to keep vehicles spotless at any… ...
Celebrating Local Legacies: Whitford Brown, Porirua’s First Mayor (September 21, 2025) When Porirua officially became a borough in 1962, the community needed a leader to guide it through an era of rapid growth and change. That… ...
New Green Space for Pukerua Bay (September 17, 2025) Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay, transforming the site into a larger, open green… ...