Porirua Rangatahi to Reimagine Waenga
Young performers from four local schools are preparing to take the stage with a fresh, ensemble adaptation of Waenga, a compelling play by Hariata and […]
Arts
Porirua College student showcases Māori carving at Te Papa
Kapreez Kingi from Porirua College proudly stood beside her own carving this morning at the He Ringa Toi – Māori Art exhibition at Te Papa. […]
Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations
Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth […]
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity
Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city’s diverse communities. The […]
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale
Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging […]
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua
Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on […]
Pātaka to honour 50 years since 1975 Land March
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
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
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
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 […]