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 community initiatives recognised at 2026 Gold Awards July 6, 2026 Porirua organisations and community initiatives were among those recognised at the 2026 Gold Awards, which celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across the Greater Wellington region.… ...
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… ...
New World Tawa owners farewell community July 4, 2026 New World Tawa will close early on Sunday as the store prepares to change hands. Owners Scott and Ash farewell the Tawa community after almost… ...
Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback July 3, 2026 Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only… ...
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,… ...
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… ...
Police name man killed in Grenada North crash July 2, 2026 Police have named the man who died after a crash on State Highway 1 near Grenada North as Gregory David Diggins, 62, of Lower Hutt.… ...
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… ...
Onepoto Ward by-election date confirmed July 1, 2026 Porirua City Council will hold a by-election on 16 October to fill the Onepoto General Ward seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor… ...
20 eagle rays found dead at Porirua Harbour June 30, 2026 At least 20 eagle rays and two rig sharks have been found dead at Porirua Harbour. Volunteers from the Wellington Coast Clean-Up Crew discovered the… ...
Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family June 29, 2026 A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student… ...
Porirua teen wakes from coma in Bali ICU June 26, 2026 Porirua teenager Ashen Phaipanya has woken from an induced coma in Bali, giving his family and supporters a major sign of hope as he continues… ...Police name man killed in Grenada North crash (July 2, 2026) Police have named the man who died after a crash on State Highway 1 near Grenada North as Gregory David Diggins, 62, of Lower Hutt.… ...
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… ...
Onepoto Ward by-election date confirmed (July 1, 2026) Porirua City Council will hold a by-election on 16 October to fill the Onepoto General Ward seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor… ...
20 eagle rays found dead at Porirua Harbour (June 30, 2026) At least 20 eagle rays and two rig sharks have been found dead at Porirua Harbour. Volunteers from the Wellington Coast Clean-Up Crew discovered the… ...
Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family (June 29, 2026) A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student… ...
Porirua teen wakes from coma in Bali ICU (June 26, 2026) Porirua teenager Ashen Phaipanya has woken from an induced coma in Bali, giving his family and supporters a major sign of hope as he continues… ...
Trees fall, fields close in Porirua weather (June 26, 2026) Porirua City Council crews are responding to fallen trees, flooding and weather damage as strong winds and heavy rain hit the Wellington region. The council… ...
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… ...
Aotea community rallies for Ashen in Bali ICU (June 24, 2026) The Aotea College sports community is sending aroha and support to young rugby player Ashen Phaipanya and his whānau as he remains in ICU in… ...
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… ...
Police appeal after Papakōwhai scooter crash (June 22, 2026) Wellington Police are asking for information after a crash involving a car and a scooter in Papakōwhai. The crash happened on Whitford Brown Avenue just… ...
High winds spread Titahi Bay house fire (June 21, 2026) A Titahi Bay house fire destroyed one home, damaged a neighbouring property and burnt out caravans after spreading quickly in strong winds on Saturday night.… ...
Cannons Creek thanks Kas for 26 years of Service (June 21, 2026) Cannons Creek is thanking Kas Govind as he prepares to retire after 26 years serving the local community. Cannons Creek Pharmacy shared the news this… ...
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… ...
Porirua City Councillor Mike Duncan remembered for his generous spirit (June 16, 2026) By Kris Dando, Porirua City Council Councillor Mike Duncan is being remembered for his community focus, eye for detail, generous spirit and warm smile. Mike,… ...
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… ...
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan (June 14, 2026) Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death… ...
Mayor’s monthly column, council change discussed (June 14, 2026) Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker Kia ora Porirua, Over the past few months, there has been increasing discussion about the future shape of… ...