‘E Kai’ Soup Kitchen Opens in Porirua
A new community initiative, E Kai, has officially opened its doors in Porirua, offering warm meals and a welcoming space to those in need. The […]
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Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena
Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its […]
Porirua Firefighters Conquer Sky Tower
Porirua firefighters were among more than 1,000 participants in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge held in Auckland on Saturday, 24 May 2025. Wearing full firefighting […]
Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre
Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the […]
Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity
A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead […]
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward
Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time
Column by Daran Ponter – Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands […]
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 […]
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 […]