Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our […]
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Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors
A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme, […]
Cannons Creek pharmacist still helping families at 90
At 90 years old, Shirley Gay is still helping children and families find natural ways to improve their health. Her journey began decades ago. Shirley […]
The Business of Care: How Ninness Funeral Home Supports Porirua Families at Their Most Difficult Moments
In every community there are businesses that operate quietly, professionally, and with extraordinary responsibility. In Porirua, one of those is Ninness Funeral Home. While most […]
This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua
This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our […]
Porirua tamariki lead active travel push
Hundreds of tamariki across Porirua are expected to swap car rides for walking shoes, bikes and bus passes this month as Movin’March returns for its […]
Cannons Creek assault, arrest made
Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man following an alleged firearm assault in Cannons Creek last week that left one person in hospital. Officers […]
Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe
Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to get their child restraints checked at a free safety event in Ranui next month. Porirua City Council is […]
Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage
All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua […]
Splash pad upgrades start at Aotea Lagoon
Work will begin next week on new changing cubicles at the north end of Aotea Lagoon, aimed at improving facilities for families using Porirua’s popular […]