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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

Water flows from a household tap into a glass held over a kitchen sink.

Porirua voices missing from water survey

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water […]

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 […]

A licence plate recognition camera mounted on the side of a vehicle on a suburban street.

Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions

May 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]

Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett wearing a navy suit and white shirt, standing in front of a blurred waterfront backdrop.

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 […]

Three guest speakers for Porirua’s BizFest 2026 are shown in portrait photos side by side: a short-haired person in a dark blazer with arms crossed, a woman with long dark hair wearing a black top, and a smiling man in a white shirt. The BizFest logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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 […]

Two Pasifika women stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera, wearing white tops, woven-style skirts with colourful patterns, and traditional adornments.

Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks

April 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and […]

Eleven Porirua college students stand together at the start of their Mahi Rangatahi internships with Porirua City Council.

Porirua interns gain skills through council programme

April 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in […]

Crowd of Wellington Phoenix supporters in yellow and black fill a covered stand at Porirua Park during a match.

Porirua to host Phoenix semi-final

April 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set to host one of the biggest matches in local football history, with the Wellington Phoenix to play a women’s A-League semi-final at […]

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