Porirua Teen gives back after Cancer Journey
At just two years old, Porirua’s Aless Clements was diagnosed with a brain tumour and given a slim chance of reaching her eighth birthday. Now […]
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Plimmerton Historian Honoured for Preserving Porirua’s War Stories
Plimmerton military historian Allan Dodson has received national recognition for his decades of work preserving Porirua’s wartime history, earning the Community Contribution Award at this […]
Porirua lights up for Matariki
Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June. […]
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park
A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship […]
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins
This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins […]
Signs of Strain, Seeds of Strength: A Snapshot of Porirua Today
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker You know me. I don’t sugar-coat things. The latest reports on Porirua’s economy and onour tamariki and rangatahi […]
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs
Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing […]
Porirua Locals Recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours
Two Porirua locals have been celebrated on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Simon Strombom, known for […]
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator
Con Noema, Porirua City Council’s Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new […]
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival
A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and […]