Porirua Celebrates Kiribati Language Week July 11, 2025 Porirua came together this week to celebrate Kiribati Language Week with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony and cultural festivities that highlighted the richness of the Kiribati… ...
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua July 11, 2025 Porirua City Council, in partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand, is introducing Adapted Kindy Gym classes at Te Rauparaha Arena starting 14 July, offering a… ...
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls July 8, 2025 Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun… ...
Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, Community July 7, 2025 Porirua’s much-loved Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month, marking 20 years of bringing warmth, music, and community spirit to the heart of… ...
Lights, Camera, Action at Porirua Libraries July 7, 2025 Snow Queen Storytime!Tuesday 8 July | 10.30am–12pm | City Centre LibraryAre you ready for an enchanting experience? The Snow Queen of Arendelle herself will be… ...
Porirua Has Talent Returns July 1, 2025 Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Invited to ‘Have a Go’ June 29, 2025 Young people in Porirua are encouraged to get active and try something new at the upcoming Rangatahi Sports ‘Have A Go’ Day, taking place on… ...
Porirua Serves Up Burger Love June 27, 2025 Porirua will be sizzling with flavour this August as local eateries and venues dive into the love-themed festivities of Visa Wellington On a Plate 2025.… ...
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25 June 25, 2025 Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape… ...Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training (June 25, 2025) A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical… ...
Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations (June 24, 2025) Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to… ...
BizFest Sells Out, Porirua Backs Business (June 24, 2025) Porirua’s annual business showcase, BizFest 2025, has officially sold out ahead of its 1 July event at Te Rauparaha Arena, a clear sign of strong… ...
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses (June 22, 2025) The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36… ...
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 set to shine at Love Local Expo this Saturday (June 6, 2025) More than 100 local businesses and community groups will showcase their talents and products at Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June for the Love… ...
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins (June 5, 2025) This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins… ...
Dame Valerie Adams & Neil Ieremia to Headline Porirua’s BizFest 2025 (June 4, 2025) Two of Aotearoa’s most celebrated figures, Olympian Dame Valerie Adams and Black Grace founder Neil Ieremia, will headline BizFest 2025 in Porirua on 1 July.… ...
Tālofa lava Porirua – Record Turnout for Samoan Flag Raising (June 3, 2025) Porirua's Samoan community came together in unprecedented numbers on the morning of June 1 for a flag-raising ceremony that launched Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa… ...
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… ...
Council launch grants to promote sustainability in Porirua (May 29, 2025) A new grant scheme aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability was approved by Porirua City Council at its meeting this morning, marking a major… ...
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena (May 27, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its… ...
Capital Clash: Hurricanes, Highlanders Set for Friday Night Fireworks (May 16, 2025) Tonight, Sky Stadium sets the stage for a critical Super Rugby Pacific encounter as the Hurricanes welcome the Highlanders in a match with plenty riding… ...
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time (May 16, 2025) Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… ...
Many hands help Porirua planting work (May 14, 2025) Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The… ...
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports (May 14, 2025) Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With… ...
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua (May 13, 2025) Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The… ...
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community (May 13, 2025) Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives… ...
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community (May 13, 2025) A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with… ...