Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman for new electorate
The new electorate covering Whitby, Plimmerton, Camborne in the south to just north of Ōtaki looks like being hotly contested with three candidates already confirmed. […]
Environment
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 […]
Pātaka hosts launch for digital tool to track harbour health
A new digital modelling tool designed to help monitor and understand the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour has been launched at Pātaka Art + Museum. […]
Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our […]
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 […]
Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage
All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua […]
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington
Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region. […]
Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End
Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been […]
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill
Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February […]
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes
Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]