Welcome to our newest ‘Porirua News Business Directory’ members!
This week we’re excited to introduce six more fantastic local businesses who’ve joined the Porirua News Business Directory. Each brings something unique to our community, […]
Community
New Green Space for Pukerua Bay
Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay, transforming the site into a larger, open green […]
Eastern Porirua residents lead new approach to candidate forums
Residents of Eastern Porirua are taking election engagement into their own hands with a community-led candidate forum designed to put voters at the centre of […]
Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts
Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals […]
Porirua Rangatahi to Reimagine Waenga
Young performers from four local schools are preparing to take the stage with a fresh, ensemble adaptation of Waenga, a compelling play by Hariata and […]
Porirua College student showcases Māori carving at Te Papa
Kapreez Kingi from Porirua College proudly stood beside her own carving this morning at the He Ringa Toi – Māori Art exhibition at Te Papa. […]
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections
Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say […]
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua
Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am […]
Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award
Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine […]
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop
Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree […]