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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

New two-storey state homes on Cornwall Crescent with fenced lawns and concrete driveways.

Te Rā Nui delivers more homes for Porirua

May 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nearly 80 new state homes will be delivered across Eastern Porirua in the coming months, as the Te Rā Nui partnership continues its renewal of […]

Map of the Prosser Street and Tītahi Bay Road area showing the route wastewater took through the stormwater network to an outfall into Porirua Harbour.

Burst pipe sends wastewater into Porirua Harbour

May 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A burst wastewater pipe in Porirua sent wastewater into the stormwater network and Porirua Harbour early Monday, prompting public warnings, water testing and traffic disruption […]

Windley School students and staff wearing pink T-shirts pose together in the playground during Pink Shirt Day celebrations in Porirua.

Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream

May 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice […]

Graphic promoting Pacific Health Day 2026 at Pātaka in Porirua, featuring the Pātaka building alongside event branding and the tagline “Celebrating wellbeing, culture and our community”.

Porirua hosts national Pacific health event

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Pacific doctors, medical students and health leaders will gather in Porirua on Saturday for the annual Pacific Health Day hosted by the Royal New Zealand […]

A Police drone hovers in the air during an operation in Porirua.

Porirua Police drone catches suspect on church roof

May 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight is facing a string of charges after Police tracked him to the roof of […]

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 […]

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