Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa
Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The […]
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Titahi Bay Christmas Fair Brings Cheer to the Community
The Titahi Bay Christmas Fair delighted locals and visitors alike this Sunday at Kura Street Park. The five-hour family-friendly event drew a large crowd eager […]
Kirihimete in the City to Bring Festive Cheer
Porirua is gearing up for a magical afternoon of Christmas festivities at the annual Kirihimete in the City event on Sunday, 15 December. From 3:30 […]
Iwi-Owned Seafood Factory Opens in Porirua
RNZ, by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori News Journalist. Moana New Zealand and Port Nicholson Fisheries opened a new seafood processes factory in Porirua on Wednesday. The Wellington […]
Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond
Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council […]
Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping
Porirua City Council is reviewing freedom camping regulations and is inviting public feedback during a consultation period open until 10 February 2025. This initiative aims […]
Tickets Selling Fast for Porirua Chamber’s Business After 5 with ANZ
The Porirua Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for an exclusive Business After 5 event, featuring insights from David Aitken and Ot Manysy, Business Relationship […]
Porirua Fraudster Defrauds Workplace While on Home Detention for Previous Crimes
Andrew Ross, 43, of Porirua, has been sentenced for defrauding his employer while serving a home detention sentence for similar crimes. Ross narrowly avoided prison, […]
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa – This Weekend
Tawa is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual community festival, Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, from 10am to 3pm. The […]