Civic Life

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments. Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea January 29, 2026 Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The… …
Road closed signage at the SH58 and SH59 junction near Paremata, with traffic diverted and a Paremata direction sign visible on the roadside. Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30 January 23, 2026 Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state… …
Greater Wellington's Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, Yadana Saw Greater Wellington reports strong credit rating January 21, 2026 S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long‑term and A‑1+ short‑term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The… …
Summer Maintenance on SH1 Transmission Gully January 16, 2026 Extensive resurfacing and repair works are underway on SH1 Transmission Gully, prepping the road for winter. Both northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing night-time closures,… …
Plimmerton railway station platforms with empty tracks, shelters and overhead power lines on a cloudy day. Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs January 9, 2026 The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the… …
A row of small Porirua shops with colourful signage, parked cars, a pedestrian crossing, and a large blue planter on the footpath. Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams December 28, 2025 Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used… …
Pams has partnered with the Returned and Services Association to send 150 Christmas care packages to deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel around the world, continuing an 85-year tradition of supporting service members away from home at Christmas. Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas December 27, 2025 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between… …
A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action. 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… …