Porirua Youth Explore Futures at Careers Expo
Thousands of rangatahi and job seekers packed Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday 13 May for the Porirua Careers Expo 2025 — a vibrant one-day event […]
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Many hands help Porirua planting work
Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The […]
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports
Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With […]
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua
Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The […]
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community
Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives […]
Rangatahi Lead Splash Zone Innovation at Te Rauparaha Arena
Porirua’s young people have made a big splash, literally, thanks to a unique collaboration at Te Rauparaha Arena that puts rangatahi voice at the centre […]
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness
Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy […]
Ventia honoured for Excellence in Asset Management
Ventia’s Pauahatanui based Transmission Gully team have received the Excellence in Asset Management award at the recent 2025 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) […]
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96
The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age […]
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025
Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised […]