Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste
Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City […]
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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 […]
Geoff Hayward: Annual Plan gives Porirua breathing room
Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward Zero per cent rates increases. Balanced budgets. Riparian planting. Council business can be really hard to interpret if […]
Porirua community initiatives recognised at 2026 Gold Awards
Porirua organisations and community initiatives were among those recognised at the 2026 Gold Awards, which celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across the Greater Wellington region. […]
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 […]
New World Tawa owners farewell community
New World Tawa will close early on Sunday as the store prepares to change hands. Owners Scott and Ash farewell the Tawa community after almost […]
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award
Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business, […]
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront
Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]
Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo
Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free […]
Cannons Creek thanks Kas for 26 years of Service
Cannons Creek is thanking Kas Govind as he prepares to retire after 26 years serving the local community. Cannons Creek Pharmacy shared the news this […]