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Education

Graduates hold certificates beside Porirua Mayor Anita Baker at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation.

Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation

5 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the […]

Aotea College 1st XV players celebrate under stadium lights after retaining the Beard Trophy.

Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback

3 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only […]

Young performers from Ngā Taitāmariki ō Ngāti Pōneke Young Māori Club perform on stage with raised hands.

Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront

2 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]

Poster for the Aotea College 1st XV versus Mana College 1st XV Beard Trophy rugby match, showing a rugby player in a blue jersey and details for the 5pm match at Jerry Collins Stadium.

Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family

29 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student […]

Ashen Phaipanya lies in a hospital bed in Bali ICU with medical tubes attached while being treated for meningitis.

Aotea community rallies for Ashen in Bali ICU

24 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Aotea College sports community is sending aroha and support to young rugby player Ashen Phaipanya and his whānau as he remains in ICU in […]

A student presents Te Manawa design concepts beside a screen showing a courtyard proposal.

Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback

16 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features […]

Missing person appeal for 14-year-old Deziah, who was last seen near Paraparaumu train station.

Police seek help finding missing teenager

12 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near […]

Children climb and play on a large rope climbing structure at a playground, surrounded by trees and open space.

Porirua playgrounds get upgrades

10 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council will begin upgrading two popular playgrounds this month, with new play equipment, improved safety surfacing and refreshed outdoor spaces planned for Waitangirua […]

Portrait of a person painted with black Matariki-inspired face and body designs, lit in blue, with purple lights behind them.

Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance

9 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua […]

Porirua News welcome graphic featuring eight local businesses in a grid, including Tile Kapiti, Porirua Whānau Centre, Soul Potentials, Capital Training, Prana Tree, Roundhouse Electrical, A1 Homes and APS Firewood.

Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua

6 June 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through […]

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