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New two-storey state homes on Cornwall Crescent with fenced lawns and concrete driveways.

Te Rā Nui delivers more homes for Porirua May 19, 2026 Nearly 80 new state homes will be delivered across Eastern Porirua in the coming months, as the Te Rā Nui partnership continues its renewal of… ...

Map of the Prosser Street and Tītahi Bay Road area showing the route wastewater took through the stormwater network to an outfall into Porirua Harbour.

Burst pipe sends wastewater into Porirua Harbour May 18, 2026 A burst wastewater pipe in Porirua sent wastewater into the stormwater network and Porirua Harbour early Monday, prompting public warnings, water testing and traffic disruption… ...

A grey stone war grave headstone for Corporal J. R. Hoare of the Wellington Regiment, partly weathered, beside a path and greenery at Porirua Cemetery.

War Graves Week tour honours Porirua veterans May 18, 2026 Porirua residents are being invited to learn more about local servicemen buried at Porirua Cemetery during War Graves Week, with a free guided tour on… ...

Windley School students and staff wearing pink T-shirts pose together in the playground during Pink Shirt Day celebrations in Porirua.

Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream May 17, 2026 For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice… ...

Graphic promoting Pacific Health Day 2026 at Pātaka in Porirua, featuring the Pātaka building alongside event branding and the tagline “Celebrating wellbeing, culture and our community”.

Porirua hosts national Pacific health event May 15, 2026 Pacific doctors, medical students and health leaders will gather in Porirua on Saturday for the annual Pacific Health Day hosted by the Royal New Zealand… ...

Close-up photograph of a noble false widow spider with long orange-brown legs and a patterned cream and brown abdomen against a pale background.

Porirua schools and scouts help track spider sightings May 15, 2026 Schools and scout groups across Porirua are helping identify and record sightings of the noble false widow spider as part of a growing citizen science… ...

A Police drone hovers in the air during an operation in Porirua.

Porirua Police drone catches suspect on church roof May 14, 2026 A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight is facing a string of charges after Police tracked him to the roof of… ...

Mike and Anthony Butler standing in workshop uniforms at City Centre Motors in Porirua ahead of the business’s 50th anniversary.

City Centre Motors celebrates 50 years of service in Porirua May 13, 2026 When Keith Butler opened City Centre Motors on April 27, 1976, Porirua roads were filled with chrome, carburettors and classic cars. His vision was simple:… ...

Water flows from a household tap into a glass held over a kitchen sink.

Porirua voices missing from water survey May 12, 2026 Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water… ...

A colourful “Class of 2026” graphic featuring large red numbers, a graduation cap and a cartoon rocket launching into space with smoke and stars around it.

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards May 12, 2026 Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists… ...

Crowds of secondary school students and jobseekers fill Te Rauparaha Arena during the Porirua Careers Expo, visiting exhibitor stalls and speaking with employers and training providers.

Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua May 11, 2026 More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with… ...

A licence plate recognition camera mounted on the side of a vehicle on a suburban street.

Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions May 8, 2026 Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial… ...

Porirua mum has $14,000 debt cleared May 7, 2026 A Porirua mother of four has had nearly $14,000 in debt cleared after receiving support from Porirua Whānau Centre. The woman had been facing ongoing… ...

Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor May 6, 2026 Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now… ...

Promotional graphic for a free “Waste and your workplace” seminar featuring waste expert Kate Fenwick, with a landfill background and Porirua City branding.

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste May 5, 2026 Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be… ...

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards (May 12, 2026) Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists… ...

Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua (May 11, 2026) More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with… ...

Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions (May 8, 2026) Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial… ...

Porirua mum has $14,000 debt cleared (May 7, 2026) A Porirua mother of four has had nearly $14,000 in debt cleared after receiving support from Porirua Whānau Centre. The woman had been facing ongoing… ...

Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor (May 6, 2026) Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now… ...

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste (May 5, 2026) Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be… ...

Phoenix under pressure as semi-final returns to Porirua (May 4, 2026) Wellington Phoenix Women will return home needing a result after a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final.… ...

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… ...

BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua (April 30, 2026) Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day… ...

Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks (April 28, 2026) Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and… ...

Porirua interns gain skills through council programme (April 28, 2026) A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in… ...

Porirua to host Phoenix semi-final (April 27, 2026) Porirua is set to host one of the biggest matches in local football history, with the Wellington Phoenix to play a women’s A-League semi-final at… ...

Porirua commemorates Anzac Day with services across the city (April 25, 2026) Porirua residents gathered from the early hours this morning to honour service personnel past and present, with Anzac Day commemorations held across the city. A… ...

Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory (April 23, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We’d like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and… ...

Porirua Careers Expo returns, offers prizes and pathways (April 22, 2026) The Porirua Careers Expo will return to Te Rauparaha Arena early next month, promising a full day of career inspiration, industry connections and practical support… ...

State of emergency declared across Wellington region as heavy rain hits (April 20, 2026) A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington… ...

Porirua thunderstorms trigger warning, heavy rain risk rises (April 19, 2026) A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Porirua and surrounding areas, with forecasters warning of intense downpours and hazardous conditions through midday Sunday. MetService… ...

Heavy rain floods Porirua suburbs, evacuations, more storms ahead (April 18, 2026) Residents in parts of Porirua are dealing with severe flooding after torrential rain inundates homes and forces evacuations on Saturday, with more heavy rain expected… ...

Police seize drugs, cash, stolen goods in Porirua raid (April 17, 2026) A 30-year-old man has appeared in court after Police uncovered drugs, cash and suspected stolen property at a Cannons Creek address in Porirua. The arrest… ...