You Can’t Kick the Can Down the Road – Column by Cr Hayward
Column by Geoff Hayward, Porirua City Cr for Onepoto One of the things I wished I had as a decision maker was either a time […]
Education
Tawa College Girls’ Cricket Team Crowned National Champions
Tawa College’s girls’ cricket team made history in Christchurch, securing the title of New Zealand Secondary Schools Cricket Champions. The squad dominated the competition, winning […]
Porirua Grand Traverse Celebrates 20 Years of Adventure
One of the region’s most beloved multisport events, the Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT), is marking its 20th anniversary with record participation expected for this year’s […]
Porirua Residents Urged to Find Their Nearest Community Emergency Hub
Porirua residents are being encouraged to prepare for major emergencies by familiarising themselves with their nearest Community Emergency Hub—a place where neighbours can gather to […]
Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track
A new bike ‘pump’ track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all […]
Porirua Treatment Plant Issues Not Behind Beach Seaweed Increase
Recent seaweed build-up at Tītahi Bay is due to weather patterns rather than issues at the Porirua wastewater treatment plant, an environmental scientist has confirmed. […]
Porirua Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspiring Speaker
Porirua City Council and the Porirua Chamber of Commerce are set to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special event featuring Fran Scholey, Chief Executive […]
Te Matatini Festival Grows to Record Size
The chief executive of Te Matatini, the largest kapa haka festival in the world, says the organisation will need to rethink where the competition is […]
The Girmit
Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua | Friday, 28 February 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM An immersive and moving theatrical experience, The Girmit, is […]
Hospital rejecting Porirua patients based on BMI
Rachel Thomas for The Post A group of Porirua GPs are sounding alarm bells after patients with body mass indexes (BMI) of more than 35 […]