Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection
Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and […]
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Santa photos and a giant Christmas tree light up North City
Christmas is in full swing at North City Shopping Centre, with Santa photos, pet-friendly sessions and extended holiday hours drawing families to the Porirua mall […]
Drug tests start on Porirua roads this week
Drivers in Porirua will begin seeing roadside drug testing from Monday as Police roll out a new enforcement tool aimed at drug-impaired driving. The testing […]
Porirua Hospital Chapel marks 60 years of service
The Porirua Hospital Chapel has marked 60 years as a place of reflection, care and connection for patients, staff and families on the hospital grounds. […]
Sushil’s Musclechef serves festive cheer at Over 70s luncheon
Porirua’s senior community came together at Te Rauparaha Arena for a heart-warming Over 70s Christmas Luncheon, with 180 guests treated to delicious food, music and […]
Tim Costley confirms for new electorate – Whitby to Otaki
Current Ōtaki electorate MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again for National in the 2026 General Election. The new Kāpiti Electorate extends from the top of the Kāpiti Coast […]
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer
With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders […]
Queens fall in thriller as Grand Final hopes end in Porirua
The Tokomanawa Queens have fallen just short of a return to the Tauihi Grand Final, losing 82–76 to the Tauranga Whai in a fiercely contested […]
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support
With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during […]
Our Whare Our Fale delivers warm, affordable homes in Porirua
Cannons Creek is now home to 18 newly completed, energy-efficient houses designed to support Pacific families, marking the first milestone of the Our Whare Our […]