Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond
Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council […]
Environment
Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping
Porirua City Council is reviewing freedom camping regulations and is inviting public feedback during a consultation period open until 10 February 2025. This initiative aims […]
Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users
Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via […]
Porirua Explores New Waste Solutions as Landfill Nears Capacity
The Porirua City Council is evaluating alternatives for managing waste disposal as Spicer Landfill approaches the end of its usable life, with a potential closure […]
Whenua Tapu Cemetery Retains Prestigious Green Flag Status
Porirua’s Whenua Tapu Cemetery has achieved Green Flag accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its exceptional standards and welcoming environment. The award, granted by […]
Historic Hikoi reaches Parliament to Protest Treaty Principles Bill
A massive hikoi, leaving Porirua this morning, marched through Wellington’s central business district today, culminating on Parliament grounds as thousands voiced their opposition to the […]
Katha – Stories of Girmit Women, on Now at Pātaka
Katha – Stories of the Girmit Women of Fiji, an exhibition celebrating the lived experiences and history of Fijian Indian women, is being hosted at […]
Quick Action Protects Water Supply
Urgent erosion protection work at Horokiri Stream in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, initiated by Greater Wellington, has safeguarded the public water supply following heavy […]
Councils Urged to form joint Regional Water Utility
Nine councils in the Wellington region, including the Horowhenua District Council, have received a report recommending the creation of a regional water company to tackle […]
Strong 5.7 Earthquake hits Porirua and beyond
Official updates: From GNS Science (GeoNet) A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 30 km west of Wellington, New Zealand at Sun Oct 6 2024 5:08 AM (NZDT). […]