Porirua College student showcases Māori carving at Te Papa
Kapreez Kingi from Porirua College proudly stood beside her own carving this morning at the He Ringa Toi – Māori Art exhibition at Te Papa. […]
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Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections
Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say […]
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua
Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am […]
Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award
Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine […]
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop
Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree […]
Graduates of the Empowering Youth Voices program Honoured in Porirua
Young people from Porirua were honoured this week for their leadership and creativity, as the Empowering Youth Voices programme concluded with a celebratory graduation event […]
Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations
Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth […]
Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future
Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on […]
Police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Porirua
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Kenzie, who was reported missing after she was last seen in the Porirua area on […]
Police search for missing 14-year-old Emily in Porirua
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Emily, a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Porirua. Emily was last seen around 9:00pm on […]