Porirua voices missing from water survey
Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water […]
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Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards
Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]
Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua
More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with […]
Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions
Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]
Porirua mum has $14,000 debt cleared
A Porirua mother of four has had nearly $14,000 in debt cleared after receiving support from Porirua Whānau Centre. The woman had been facing ongoing […]
Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor
Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now […]
Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste
Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be […]
Phoenix under pressure as semi-final returns to Porirua
Wellington Phoenix Women will return home needing a result after a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final. […]
Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi
A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process […]
Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua
A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk […]