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 […]
Environment
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 […]
Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title
Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket […]
Community invited to Matariki planting day in Bothamley Park
Porirua residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 1,800 native trees and plants at Bothamley Park as part of this […]
Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback
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 […]
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua
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 […]
Spicer drop-off stays, landfill use to end
Porirua residents are likely to keep a local rubbish drop-off at Spicer after the landfill closes in 2030, but waste would be trucked elsewhere for […]