Environment

A large fallen tree lies across a forest trail, its roots exposed and branches tangled, blocking the path in a bush-covered park area. Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage February 26, 2026 All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua… ...
Fallen tree resting on power lines in Porirua after severe windstorm. Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington February 23, 2026 Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...
Hand holding a black official Porirua pre-paid rubbish bag beside a wooden fence at a residential kerbside. Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End February 19, 2026 Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...
A yellow dump truck tips a large load of rubbish onto a landfill site while heavy machinery operates in the background under a clear blue sky. Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill February 19, 2026 Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Members of the Patterson family, who run Insulation Tech NZ, featured in a Porirua News business spotlight. Family business helps insulate Porirua homes February 11, 2026 Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech… ...
Aerial map showing Pascoe Avenue and surrounding properties in Paremata, with coloured lines marking underground wastewater and stormwater infrastructure near the shoreline. Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures February 8, 2026 Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on… ...
Porirua ratepayers could face reduced public transport and flood protection services if the Government proceeds with proposed rates capping, Greater Wellington has warned. Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection February 7, 2026 Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping… ...
Porirua families are invited to a free open day at Queen Elizabeth Park on February 21 to help mark 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events. Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone February 7, 2026 A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am… ...
Dead rig sharks lie scattered on a muddy tidal flat in shallow water at Porirua Harbour. 23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour February 4, 2026 Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery.… ...
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… ...
Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape (November 3, 2025) Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua (November 1, 2025) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Public Notice – All Trains in the region cancelled for Thursday – Severe weather warning (October 22, 2025) UPDATED 9pm 22 Oct All trains in the Wellington Region have been cancelled for Thursday 23 Oct, from 8am to 6pm. Please check https://www.metlink.org.nz/ for the latest… ...
Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds (October 22, 2025) Porirua residents are being warned to prepare for extreme weather on Thursday, with a Red Wind Warning in place across the Wellington region from 8 am… ...
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends (October 18, 2025) Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… ...
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures (October 3, 2025) Two former Kapiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes… ...
Porirua Council adopts new District Plan to balance growth and protection (October 2, 2025) Porirua City Council has formally adopted its new District Plan, marking a major step in shaping the city’s future development while safeguarding the environment. Chief… ...
Porirua Car Wash offers eco-friendly clean, 24/7 convenience (September 21, 2025) Porirua drivers have a fresh reason to smile, thanks to a local car wash making it easier than ever to keep vehicles spotless at any… ...
New Green Space for Pukerua Bay (September 17, 2025) Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay, transforming the site into a larger, open green… ...
Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts (September 16, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award (September 14, 2025) Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine… ...
Daniel Hicks: Candidate Profile for Greater Wellington Regional Council (September 14, 2025) I am an independent candidate, focused on representing the voices of residents andcommitted to ensuring they are heard clearly and directly by council. I regularly… ...
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop (September 14, 2025) Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree… ...
Aditi Tiwari: Candidate for the Pāuatahanui General Ward (August 30, 2025) Kia ora, my name is Aditi Tiwari, and I am standing for the Pāuatahanui General Ward in Porirua City Council. Twelve years ago, Aotearoa welcomed… ...
Five Wellington councils submit joint plan for new regional water entity (August 29, 2025) Porirua City Council has joined four other Wellington metropolitan councils in submitting a joint plan to form a new water services organisation, aiming to improve… ...
Ngāti Toa and Greater Wellington partner on transport solution (August 14, 2025) Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington have formalised a new partnership with the signing of a lease agreement on 13 August, paving the way for… ...
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor (August 11, 2025) Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local… ...
New Dashboard Reveals Real-Time Progress on Porirua Harbour Restoration (August 5, 2025) Porirua residents can now track environmental restoration efforts around Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour through a new online dashboard launched as part of a major streamside planting… ...
Volunteers needed for Papakōwhai community planting day (August 5, 2025) Porirua residents are being called on to lend a hand at a major community planting day set for Saturday 16 August along Papakōwhai Road. Running… ...