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A row of children’s bicycles parked under a wooden shelter at school, alongside a young child wearing a bright green helmet riding a small bike along a footpath.

Porirua tamariki lead active travel push

2 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Abstract painting in red, orange, black and white with swirling koru forms and stylised Māori motifs, overlaid with text referencing Fred Graham exhibitions at Pātaka.

Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions

24 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents […]

Collage of Porirua News Business Directory members featuring Triple A Driving School, Ninness Funeral Home, Fortitude Construction, Gear Homestead, Precise Print, Kesh Gilmour Celebrant, RED LBP, Donna Marks Mortgage Adviser, and Wild Interactive.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

18 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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, […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and business images including Drive 4 Life, The Beer Engine, Streetwise Coffee, Precision Trade Solutions, Fitness Portal, Wellington Showers, MBS Digital Print Solutions, Prime Doors, and All Over I.T.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

11 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Porirua ratepayers could face reduced public transport and flood protection services if the Government proceeds with proposed rates capping, Greater Wellington has warned.

Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection

7 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Crowds gather in Porirua for Waitangi Day celebrations featuring live music, cultural performances and community activities ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby

23 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A young boy sits on a couch holding a Cambridge International Education certificate for mathematics.

Porirua 10-year-old passes NCEA

20 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Nathaniel Salmon wears a white American football jersey with number 40 during a training session, walking on a field with other players blurred in the background.

Porirua-born Nathaniel Salmon accepts US college offer

14 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A Titahi Bay junior athlete runs on the track at Newtown Park Stadium, with spectators watching from behind the fence during a junior athletics meet.

Titahi Bay juniors stand out at Wellington meet

4 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Young athletes from Titahi Bay delivered an impressive set of performances at a Pre-Colgate Games mini meet held at Newtown Park Stadium in Wellington, finishing […]

Members of Porirua City Brass and Porirua Youth Band perform together outside The Warehouse, seated with brass instruments as shoppers and parked cars fill the background.

Porirua City Brass backs young musicians

24 December 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of […]