Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors
Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors. […]
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Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services, […]
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of […]
Update: Located safe, well and back with family now
Police appeal for sightings of missing teen in Titahi Bay Police are appealing for information about a 17-year-old reported missing from Titahi Bay. Mikaylah Tauhore-Morgan […]
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region
Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the […]
Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises
Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming […]
Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers
Report and photos by Roy Murphy The organisers of the Porirua Citizens Assembly on Climate Change have delivered a comprehensive Toolkit of how a more […]
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community […]
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes
Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]
Pare-Plim pipped at the final post
Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens […]