Trash Palace celebrates 10 years of turning trash into treasure
Trash Palace Porirua is marking a decade of keeping reusable goods out of landfill while supporting schools, charities and community organisations. The second-hand shop and […]
Community
Cannons Creek’s new Library prepares to open
Cannons Creek’s new purpose-built library will open its doors on Monday 28 September, with a community celebration marking a new chapter for the suburb’s library […]
Porirua Author Launches Books Toitū and Hīkoi at Pātaka
Porirua author Pania Tahau-Hodges has launched two new picture books at Pātaka Art + Museum, turning a major moment in recent Māori history into a […]
Porirua Celebrates Te Reo Towns as Māori Language Week Heads Into Final Weekend
Porirua has filled the week with waiata, kapa haka, stories and activities as the city celebrates Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The week began […]
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers
Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre […]
Porirua driller named National Learner of the Year
A young driller working for Pāuatahanui-based Griffiths has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top industry trainees. Zane O’Gorman was named Learner of the […]
Police investigate assault on child at Whitby school playground
Police are seeking witnesses after a child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager at a school playground in Whitby. The incident happened about 5.30pm on […]
Linden Market returns this Saturday
Linden Market will be held at the Linden Community Centre this Saturday, 5 September, with a range of stalls, plants, crafts and family activities. The […]
37 years serving Porirua: Library manager reflects on a changing city
When Brian Anderson started working as a librarian in Porirua in October 1989, the city looked very different. Thirty-seven years later, the Porirua Libraries Manager […]
Porirua mental health provider warns child poverty crisis will scar a generation
A Porirua mental health provider says New Zealand’s worsening child poverty figures should be treated as a mental health warning, not simply an economic statistic. […]