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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

A voting paper being placed into an orange Porirua City Council local body elections ballot box.

Onepoto Ward by-election date confirmed

1 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council will hold a by-election on 16 October to fill the Onepoto General Ward seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor […]

Promotional cover image for the Love Local Expo in Porirua, featuring local makers, handmade clothing, art, reusable products and community stallholders.

Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo

25 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Ashen Phaipanya lies in a hospital bed in Bali ICU with medical tubes attached while being treated for meningitis.

Aotea community rallies for Ashen in Bali ICU

24 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Aotea College sports community is sending aroha and support to young rugby player Ashen Phaipanya and his whānau as he remains in ICU in […]

Police officers on a Wellington street during a daytime emergency response.

Police appeal after Papakōwhai scooter crash

22 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Police are asking for information after a crash involving a car and a scooter in Papakōwhai. The crash happened on Whitford Brown Avenue just […]

Retirement notice for Kas Govind, with his photo and a message thanking the Cannons Creek community after 26 years of service.

Cannons Creek thanks Kas for 26 years of Service

21 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Community volunteers planting native trees beside a stream in Bothamley Park as part of environmental restoration efforts.

Community invited to Matariki planting day in Bothamley Park

19 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 1,800 native trees and plants at Bothamley Park as part of this […]

Modern affordable housing development at Our Whare Our Fale in Porirua, featuring colourful multi-storey homes, landscaped shared spaces, mature trees and residents gathered around a central community area.

Porirua’s Our Whare Our Fale wins national housing award

18 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Porirua City Councillor Mike Duncan speaks at an outdoor civic service beside a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter.

Porirua City Councillor Mike Duncan remembered for his generous spirit

16 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Kris Dando, Porirua City Council Councillor Mike Duncan is being remembered for his community focus, eye for detail, generous spirit and warm smile. Mike, […]

A student presents Te Manawa design concepts beside a screen showing a courtyard proposal.

Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback

16 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features […]

Portrait of Porirua City Councillor Mike Duncan smiling in a blue checked shirt.

Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan

14 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death […]

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