Pasifika writer Kasi Valu secures 2026 residency
Pasifika writer and performer Kasi Valu has been named the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will use the three-month residency at Victoria […]
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From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back
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 […]
Porirua Whānau Centre doubles youth employment programme
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
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 […]
Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year
The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st […]
Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens
A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further […]
Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards
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 […]
Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside
Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light […]
Porirua youth podcast launches at Pātaka
Porirua’s young voices are set to be heard on air following the official launch of the Porirua Voices Youth Podcast at Pātaka. The launch event […]
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation
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 […]