Waihora Park fire sends smoke across Porirua
A fire at Waihora Park sent smoke across Porirua on Thursday morning before firefighters extinguished the blaze. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls […]
Environment
Trash Palace celebrates 10 years of turning trash into treasure
Trash Palace Porirua is marking a decade of keeping reusable goods out of landfill while supporting schools, charities and community organisations. The second-hand shop and […]
Pāuatahanui Inlet Cockle Population Reaches 519 Million
Pāuatahanui Inlet’s cockle population has climbed to an estimated 519 million, the highest recorded since the Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet began regular surveys in 1992. […]
Major Porirua infrastructure updates: Harbour, dunes and reservoir projects move forward
Several major infrastructure and environmental projects are progressing across Porirua, with new work focused on the harbour, coastal resilience and drinking water storage. Porirua City […]
Porirua Pāua Poacher placed on home detention
A fisher poached 1,869 pāua near Titahi Bay intended for sale. He also illegally used scuba gear to harvest the shellfish. The man has been […]
From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back
From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being […]
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste
Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City […]
Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park
Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will […]
Tiaki Wai takes over Porirua water services today
Porirua residents are now being told to contact Tiaki Wai for water leaks, wastewater issues, stormwater problems and water billing enquiries, after the new regional […]
Trees fall, fields close in Porirua weather
Porirua City Council crews are responding to fallen trees, flooding and weather damage as strong winds and heavy rain hit the Wellington region. The council […]