Regional News: Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening
Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba […]
Community
Ngāti Toa Chief Executive leads Regional Leadership Group
Ngāti Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik has been appointed deputy chair of the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee and will act as co-chair alongside Greater […]
Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory
Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with […]
Easter weekend market brings community together in Linden
Linden is inviting people to a family-friendly market this Easter weekend, with local organisers promising a lively mix of stalls, food and community connection. The […]
Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living
Minimum wage workers across Porirua will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real […]
250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]
Porirua legend Jerry Collins inducted into Hall of Fame
Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and […]
Welcome: New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory
Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property […]
Porirua to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa
An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in […]
Porirua commuters shift to buses and trains
Porirua residents are increasingly turning to public transport as concerns grow over global fuel supply, with early signs showing a rise in bus and train […]