Over 100,000 plants planned for Porirua streams
More than 100,000 native plants will be planted along Porirua’s waterways this year as the city expands its streamside restoration programme aimed at improving the […]
Education
Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors
A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme, […]
Porirua tamariki lead active travel push
Hundreds of tamariki across Porirua are expected to swap car rides for walking shoes, bikes and bus passes this month as Movin’March returns for its […]
Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions
Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents […]
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services, […]
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
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 […]
Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection
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 […]
Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby
Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins […]
Porirua 10-year-old passes NCEA
A Porirua Year 6 student has passed NCEA and Cambridge exams years before most teenagers even begin sitting them. Raymond Hsu, 10, achieved Merit grades […]
Porirua-born Nathaniel Salmon accepts US college offer
Porirua-born athlete Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college American football for the Washington State Cougars, following an unusual journey that has taken […]