Pātaka to honour 50 years since 1975 Land March August 11, 2025 Pātaka Art + Museum will next week open a new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Land March, a landmark protest against the… ...
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… ...
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution August 11, 2025 The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...
Te Kiwa Nui 2025 Colleges – Kicks off Today at Te Rauparaha Arena August 8, 2025 Porirua’s biggest celebration of Pacific and Māori student performance is happening today at Te Rauparaha Arena — and there’s still time to grab tickets. Te… ...
Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns to Porirua August 4, 2025 More than 2100 students are set to light up Te Rauparaha Arena in early August as the Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns with two days… ...
Titahi Bay’s Mrs Mac celebrates 100 surrounded by Family August 3, 2025 Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, marked her 100th birthday over the weekend with a joyful celebration alongside family, friends,… ...Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua (July 31, 2025) Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Remembering a Jazz Great (July 30, 2025) ‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ – Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will be presenting… ...
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday (July 29, 2025) Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards (July 28, 2025) Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week (July 28, 2025) Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards (July 24, 2025) Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Programmes Expanded (July 13, 2025) Porirua Whānau Centre has expanded its successful Ko Wai Au programme as part of the Government’s new Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) initiative,… ...
Porirua Celebrates Kiribati Language Week (July 11, 2025) Porirua came together this week to celebrate Kiribati Language Week with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony and cultural festivities that highlighted the richness of the Kiribati… ...
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls (July 8, 2025) Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun… ...
Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, Community (July 7, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month, marking 20 years of bringing warmth, music, and community spirit to the heart of… ...
Lights, Camera, Action at Porirua Libraries (July 7, 2025) Snow Queen Storytime!Tuesday 8 July | 10.30am–12pm | City Centre LibraryAre you ready for an enchanting experience? The Snow Queen of Arendelle herself will be… ...
Porirua Has Talent Returns (July 1, 2025) Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent… ...
Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations (June 24, 2025) Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to… ...
Te Rauparaha Arena Set Alight by Kapa Haka Brilliance (June 17, 2025) Porirua came alive with powerful performances on Monday, 16 June, as Te Rauparaha Arena hosted Te Whakataetae Kapa Haka Tuarua o te Whanganui-a-Tara ki Ōtaki,… ...
Porirua Council to pilot waste minimisation grants (June 15, 2025) Porirua City Council has approved a new grant scheme aimed at supporting local projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability, marking a significant step towards… ...
Porirua lights up for Matariki (June 10, 2025) Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June.… ...
Tālofa lava Porirua – Record Turnout for Samoan Flag Raising (June 3, 2025) Porirua's Samoan community came together in unprecedented numbers on the morning of June 1 for a flag-raising ceremony that launched Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa… ...
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator (June 3, 2025) Con Noema, Porirua City Council's Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new… ...
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival (June 1, 2025) A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and… ...
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena (May 27, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its… ...