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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Mayor’s monthly column, council change discussed

14 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker Kia ora Porirua,  Over the past few months, there has been increasing discussion about the future shape of […]

Missing person appeal for 14-year-old Deziah, who was last seen near Paraparaumu train station.

Police seek help finding missing teenager

12 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near […]

Porirua Little Theatre cast and crew gather on stage under purple and white theatre lighting after a production.

Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre

12 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming […]

Two New Zealand police officers stand with their backs to the camera beside a police vehicle, with flashing emergency lights visible in the background.

Police seek information after Whitby assault

11 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old was assaulted in Whitby on Wednesday evening, prompting an urgent investigation and increased police patrols in the […]

Portrait of a person painted with black Matariki-inspired face and body designs, lit in blue, with purple lights behind them.

Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance

9 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua […]

Graphic showing a rates bill splitting into two separate bills labelled "Council Rates" and "Tiaki Wai Water". The graphic states that non-water rates are frozen but household bills are still rising, with average household costs increasing by $228 a year.

Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze

5 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]

Graphic for the 2026 Porirua King’s Birthday Honours List featuring King Charles III in ceremonial uniform alongside gold and white text on a dark background.

Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours

2 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker stands with Samoan community leaders and guests during a Samoa Language Week and Samoan Independence Day celebration. The group poses for a photo beneath a Samoan flag at an indoor community event.

Porirua celebrates Samoan language week

2 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita […]

Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua

31 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]

A hand holds a clear glass under a chrome kitchen faucet as water fills it.

New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households

31 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region’s new water entity prepares to take control […]

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