Porirua students invited to Victoria University Open Day August 19, 2026 Porirua students considering university study are being invited to explore Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington at its Open Day on Friday 21 August.… ...
Porirua Library – kids’ cards August 13, 2026 Porirua Tamariki can have their own Junior library membership card. This Children's Library card can access books, puzzles, DVD's, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed eMovies, plus Young… ...
$6000 grants available for Porirua youth projects August 11, 2026 Applications for Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund tier two grants open on Monday, 17 August. The fund supports projects and initiatives designed to make… ...
Porirua serves up 19 burgers for August August 5, 2026 Nineteen Porirua eateries are serving special burgers this month as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate. The annual food festival runs until August 31,… ...
Pasifika writer Kasi Valu secures 2026 residency July 29, 2026 Pasifika writer and performer Kasi Valu has been named the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will use the three-month residency at Victoria… ...
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… ...
Porirua Whānau Centre doubles youth employment programme July 19, 2026 Twice as many Porirua rangatahi will be helped off benefits and into work each year after Porirua Whānau Centre secured a new three-year contract with… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront July 2, 2026 Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua May 31, 2026 A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori… ...Porirua pop-up brings basketball, fitness, kai (May 28, 2026) Porirua families are invited to a free pop-up community event at Waitangirua Mall Basketball Court on Saturday, June 6, with 3-on-3 basketball, fitness challenges, free… ...
Porirua City Brass Stages Casino Cabaret (May 22, 2026) Porirua City Brass will bring music, theatre and casino-style sparkle to Linden Community Centre in July with Casino Royale, a cabaret fundraiser supporting the band’s… ...
Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby (May 20, 2026) Young entrepreneurs will take centre stage in Whitby next month, with the Kids Market Pop-Up coming to Discovery School on Friday, June 5, from 4.30pm… ...
Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi (May 1, 2026) A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process… ...
Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua (April 30, 2026) A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk… ...
Bic Runga, NZSO concert draws Porirua crowd (April 8, 2026) Porirua music fans were among those heading into Wellington last week to see Bic Runga perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in a concert… ...
Easter weekend market brings community together in Linden (April 3, 2026) Linden is inviting people to a family-friendly market this Easter weekend, with local organisers promising a lively mix of stalls, food and community connection. The… ...
Pacific night markets return to Porirua (March 15, 2026) Porirua residents are invited to the Pacific Night Market in Cannons Creek this week, bringing Pacific food, crafts and culture to the Cook Islands Hall.… ...
Porirua writer pens new mystery novel while working from Aotea café (March 15, 2026) A new crime novel written in Porirua and printed just up the road is now available at Paper Plus Porirua, continuing a run of local… ...
Porirua lightboxes to showcase new art (March 12, 2026) Porirua artists and curators are being invited to submit proposals for a new round of public art installations in the city centre. Porirua City Council… ...
Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe (March 9, 2026) Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an… ...
Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions (February 24, 2026) Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents… ...
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… ...
Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby (January 23, 2026) Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins… ...
Metlink boosts services for Ed Sheeran show (January 15, 2026) Ed Sheeran fans heading to Sky Stadium next Wednesday, January 21, will be able to ride public transport for free, with extra Metlink services laid… ...
Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party (December 30, 2025) Porirua residents looking to welcome the New Year with live music are being invited to a free New Year’s Eve event at the Porirua Club.… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...