Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze
Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]
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Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans
Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on […]
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours
Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]
Porirua celebrates Samoan language week
Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita […]
Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua
A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]
New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households
Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region’s new water entity prepares to take control […]
Porirua freezes dog fees, eyes wider review
Porirua City Council has voted to freeze dog registration fees for 2026/27, keeping costs unchanged while it prepares for a wider review of animal control […]
Grant helps Porirua Vikings stay game ready
Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club has received a $15,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to buy playing kit, jerseys, first aid supplies and rugby […]
Porirua pop-up brings basketball, fitness, kai
Porirua families are invited to a free pop-up community event at Waitangirua Mall Basketball Court on Saturday, June 6, with 3-on-3 basketball, fitness challenges, free […]
Porirua centre backs drug harm funding
Porirua Whānau Centre says a new $11.9 million Crown investment in the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme will strengthen community-led work to prevent […]