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A group of smiling children raise their hands in front of an Ōtaki Kids Market stall at Coastlands Shopping Centre.

Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby

May 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Mike and Anthony Butler standing in workshop uniforms at City Centre Motors in Porirua ahead of the business’s 50th anniversary.

City Centre Motors celebrates 50 years of service in Porirua

May 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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: […]

A colourful “Class of 2026” graphic featuring large red numbers, a graduation cap and a cartoon rocket launching into space with smoke and stars around it.

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Crowds of secondary school students and jobseekers fill Te Rauparaha Arena during the Porirua Careers Expo, visiting exhibitor stalls and speaking with employers and training providers.

Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua

May 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Promotional graphic for a free “Waste and your workplace” seminar featuring waste expert Kate Fenwick, with a landfill background and Porirua City branding.

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Overhead view of a clothing market inside Kai Tahi in Porirua, with racks of garments and shoppers browsing beneath a curved ceiling. Large text reads “My Walk in Wardrobe” with location details below.

Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members including Lesli Drain Clearing, Capital Scaffolding, MPT Agencies, Astral Electrical, Taylor Plumbing, Executive Airport Shuttles, Pop! Training, One Stop Driver Training, and Barrow Electrical logos and branding.

Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory

April 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Mayor’s column: Fuel costs hit Porirua households

April 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]