Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park
Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will […]
Education
Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens
A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further […]
Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards
Porirua residents who have dedicated years to supporting refugees, sport, culture and young people have been recognised at the city’s 2026 Civic Awards. The awards […]
Porirua schools uncover hidden listening difficulties
Five Porirua schools are taking part in a pilot programme aimed at identifying hearing and auditory processing difficulties that may be affecting children’s learning. Windley […]
Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside
Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light […]
Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs
Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be […]
Porirua youth podcast launches at Pātaka
Porirua’s young voices are set to be heard on air following the official launch of the Porirua Voices Youth Podcast at Pātaka. The launch event […]
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation
Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the […]
Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback
Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only […]
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront
Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]