ASB Polyfest Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Pride
The ASB Polyfest returns in full force this week, celebrating its 50th anniversary with record-breaking participation and deep cultural pride at the Manukau Sports Bowl […]
Arts
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth
Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki […]
Lao New Year Festival to Bring Colour, Culture, and Community Spirit to Porirua
Families across Porirua are invited to join the vibrant celebrations of Boun Pi Mai, the Lao New Year, on Saturday 5 April 2025 at Mungavin […]
Wellington Comes Alive for CubaDupa, Drawing Record Crowds
Clear skies, music, and community spirit fuel vibrant weekend in the capital. Wellington pulsed with life over the weekend as tens of thousands descended on […]
Pukerua Bay Artist Shares Inked Stories of Culture, Community and Growth
From Tāmoko beginnings on the East Coast to mentoring new artists in Kāpiti, local Artist Manawa sat down with Kyle for Porirua News, to share his […]
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories
From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130 […]
Porirua Tech Star, Crowned Young New Zealander of the Year
Written by’Alakihihifo Vailala for Pacific Media Network From Cannons Creek to Forbes’ 30 Under 30, software engineer and Fibre Fale co-founder Namulau’ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele […]
Finnegan Tui Returns
New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting […]
Porirua Harbourside Market: A Sunday Tradition at Kai Tāhi
Every Sunday, Porirua’s waterfront comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of the Porirua Harbourside Market. Running from 11 AM to 4 PM […]
Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa
Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall, […]