Porirua votes for super city amalgamation August 12, 2026 On Sunday 9 August, Porirua City, Hutt City, Wellington City and South Wairarapa District Councils submitted a joint proposal to central government under the Head… ...
$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 harbour-view home up for House of the Year August 7, 2026 A large Porirua home designed to adapt to its owners’ changing needs has been entered in the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year competition.… ...
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,… ...
Free business course opens in Porirua August 3, 2026 A free three-day business course will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum from 4 to 6 August for Porirua residents and people planning to… ...
Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike July 31, 2026 Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be… ...
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… ...
Partners Porirua seeks trustees and youth representative July 27, 2026 Partners Porirua Trust is seeking three new members to join its board and support its work with rangatahi and communities across Porirua. The trust is… ...
From house moves to fresh cuts: Another nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 26, 2026 From choosing a new bed or shifting furniture to sorting the garden, repairing the car, managing a property or getting a fresh haircut, another nine… ...
Welcome back: Nine familiar businesses mark another year with Porirua News July 26, 2026 Nine familiar businesses are being celebrated for continuing their involvement in a locally owned community news project supporting free and accessible reporting across Porirua and… ...
Man charged over alleged Tawa copper theft July 24, 2026 A man has been charged following a Police investigation into alleged copper theft and damage to railway signalling cables in Tawa. Porirua News reported earlier… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef sells out first WOAP event July 23, 2026 Sushil’s Musclechef Café has sold out its first Wellington On a Plate event of the year. A Culinary Tale of India will be held on… ...
Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together July 22, 2026 More than 300 business owners, entrepreneurs and supporters gathered at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for Porirua BizFest 2026. The annual business festival, held on… ...
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… ...
Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate July 18, 2026 Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs… ...
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste July 15, 2026 Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City… ...
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… ...
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.… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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:… ...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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Mayor’s column: Fuel costs hit Porirua households (April 10, 2026) Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker There’s no getting around it -- the fuel situation is biting, and I know a lot of households… ...
Porirua borrowers urged to claim El Cheapo refunds (April 10, 2026) Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track… ...
Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (April 5, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with… ...
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… ...
250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (March 31, 2026) The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...
Welcome: New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (March 24, 2026) Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill (March 5, 2026) Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our… ...
The Business of Care: How Ninness Funeral Home Supports Porirua Families at Their Most Difficult Moments (March 3, 2026) In every community there are businesses that operate quietly, professionally, and with extraordinary responsibility. In Porirua, one of those is Ninness Funeral Home. While most… ...
This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua (March 3, 2026) This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 18, 2026) Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services,… ...