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 […]
Business
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 […]
Porirua’s Our Whare Our Fale wins national housing award
A pioneering Porirua housing development designed to support Pacific families into home ownership has won a national property industry award. Our Whare Our Fale, at […]
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua
Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through […]
Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby
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 […]
City Centre Motors celebrates 50 years of service in Porirua
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: […]