Porirua driller named National Learner of the Year
A young driller working for Pāuatahanui-based Griffiths has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top industry trainees. Zane O’Gorman was named Learner of the […]
Education
Police investigate assault on child at Whitby school playground
Police are seeking witnesses after a child was reportedly assaulted by a teenager at a school playground in Whitby. The incident happened about 5.30pm on […]
Porirua students receive laptops to support their education and future goals
Two Porirua College students are gaining new opportunities thanks to a community initiative helping young people access the technology they need for their education. Year […]
Sports ball donation brings new gear and athlete visits to Porirua schools
Students at two Porirua schools have received new sports equipment and a visit from young high-performance athletes as part of a Wellington-region programme distributing 1,200 […]
Aotea College netball teams sweep Kapi-Mana podium
Aotea College has celebrated a strong finish to the Kapi-Mana netball season, with its teams taking first, second and third place in the Championship Division […]
Mana College girls win Wellington basketball title
Mana College’s senior girls basketball team has won the Wellington Premier Girls championship, claiming the title for the first time since 2008. Mana College said […]
Porirua students invited to Victoria University Open Day
Porirua students considering university study are being invited to explore Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington at its Open Day on Friday 21 August. […]
$6000 grants available for Porirua youth projects
Applications for Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund tier two grants open on Monday, 17 August. The fund supports projects and initiatives designed to make […]
Free business course opens in Porirua
A free three-day business course will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum from 4 to 6 August for Porirua residents and people planning to […]
Pasifika writer Kasi Valu secures 2026 residency
Pasifika writer and performer Kasi Valu has been named the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2026. Valu will use the three-month residency at Victoria […]