WELLY-X brings comics and pop culture back to Porirua
Comics, vintage toys, collectibles, gaming and pop culture took over Kai Tahi Harbourside Eateries on Saturday as WELLY-X returned to central Porirua. The Comic and […]
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Cannons Creek’s new Library prepares to open
Cannons Creek’s new purpose-built library will open its doors on Monday 28 September, with a community celebration marking a new chapter for the suburb’s library […]
Porirua Author Launches Books Toitū and Hīkoi at Pātaka
Porirua author Pania Tahau-Hodges has launched two new picture books at Pātaka Art + Museum, turning a major moment in recent Māori history into a […]
Mana Arts artist Lynn Blann selected for prestigious Italian exhibition
A Mana Arts artist is taking Porirua creativity to the international stage after being selected for a prestigious contemporary art exhibition in Tuscany, Italy. Lynn […]
37 years serving Porirua: Library manager reflects on a changing city
When Brian Anderson started working as a librarian in Porirua in October 1989, the city looked very different. Thirty-seven years later, the Porirua Libraries Manager […]
Tony review: Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer comes to the big screen
On now at the Lighthouse Cinema in Pauatahanui is Tony which offers an engaging and surprisingly intimate look at the young Anthony Bourdain, long before he became […]
Porirua students invited to Victoria University Open Day
Porirua students considering university study are being invited to explore Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington at its Open Day on Friday 21 August. […]
Porirua Library – kids’ cards
Porirua Tamariki can have their own Junior library membership card. This Children’s Library card can access books, puzzles, DVD’s, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed eMovies, plus Young […]
$6000 grants available for Porirua youth projects
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 serves up 19 burgers for August
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, […]