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Makerita Makepelu, Team Manager of Innovation Practice at Te Hiko and co-facilitator of the Assembly (top right) encourages group discussion.

Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers

February 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and business images including Drive 4 Life, The Beer Engine, Streetwise Coffee, Precision Trade Solutions, Fitness Portal, Wellington Showers, MBS Digital Print Solutions, Prime Doors, and All Over I.T.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Members of the Patterson family, who run Insulation Tech NZ, featured in a Porirua News business spotlight.

Family business helps insulate Porirua homes

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Paremata-Plimmerton player is tackled by multiple Hutt Old Boys Marist defenders during the National Club Sevens at Ngāti Toa Domain.

Pare-Plim pipped at the final post

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Crowds gather at an outdoor festival in Porirua, with performers on stage and people seated on the grass, some holding a tino rangatiratanga flag.

Porirua Waitangi Day in Pictures

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

📸 Elias Rodriguez for Mark Tantrum Photography. Event delivered in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council’s events team. 📸 Elias […]

Aerial map showing Pascoe Avenue and surrounding properties in Paremata, with coloured lines marking underground wastewater and stormwater infrastructure near the shoreline.

Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures

February 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on […]

Porirua ratepayers could face reduced public transport and flood protection services if the Government proceeds with proposed rates capping, Greater Wellington has warned.

Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection

February 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping […]

Porirua families are invited to a free open day at Queen Elizabeth Park on February 21 to help mark 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events.

Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone

February 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am […]

Traffic moves through a large multi-lane roundabout with cars entering and exiting from several directions, surrounded by low shrubs and rolling hills.

Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel

February 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]