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Children climb and play on a large rope climbing structure at a playground, surrounded by trees and open space.

Porirua playgrounds get upgrades

10 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council will begin upgrading two popular playgrounds this month, with new play equipment, improved safety surfacing and refreshed outdoor spaces planned for Waitangirua […]

Portrait of a person painted with black Matariki-inspired face and body designs, lit in blue, with purple lights behind them.

Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance

9 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua […]

A brass band performs on a stage during the grand opening of New Zealand’s first McDonald’s restaurant in Porirua on June 7, 1976. Large "Grand Opening" signs and McDonald’s branding surround the stage as crowds gather to celebrate.

McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua

7 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

McDonald’s New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country’s first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham […]

Porirua News welcome graphic featuring eight local businesses in a grid, including Tile Kapiti, Porirua Whānau Centre, Soul Potentials, Capital Training, Prana Tree, Roundhouse Electrical, A1 Homes and APS Firewood.

Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua

6 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through […]

Graphic showing a rates bill splitting into two separate bills labelled "Council Rates" and "Tiaki Wai Water". The graphic states that non-water rates are frozen but household bills are still rising, with average household costs increasing by $228 a year.

Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze

5 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]

A Metlink electric train sits at a railway station platform in Wellington, displaying destination information on its front panel.

Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans

4 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on […]

Graphic for the 2026 Porirua King’s Birthday Honours List featuring King Charles III in ceremonial uniform alongside gold and white text on a dark background.

Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours

2 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker stands with Samoan community leaders and guests during a Samoa Language Week and Samoan Independence Day celebration. The group poses for a photo beneath a Samoan flag at an indoor community event.

Porirua celebrates Samoan language week

2 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita […]

Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua

31 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]

A hand holds a clear glass under a chrome kitchen faucet as water fills it.

New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households

31 May 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region’s new water entity prepares to take control […]