BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua
Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day […]
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Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks
Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and […]
Porirua interns gain skills through council programme
A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in […]
Porirua Careers Expo returns, offers prizes and pathways
The Porirua Careers Expo will return to Te Rauparaha Arena early next month, promising a full day of career inspiration, industry connections and practical support […]
Scout group welcomes rangatahi and families in Titahi Bay
A Porirua scout group is inviting new members to join its youth programmes, offering activities for children and teenagers across a range of age groups. […]
Porirua to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa
An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in […]
Porirua keeping tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of the city
Porirua City Council says it is continuing to prioritise young people across the city, with a new report outlining initiatives and programmes supporting tamariki and […]
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 […]
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 […]