Exploring Porirua’s Wetlands: A Natural Treasure
Porirua’s wetlands play a vital role in protecting the environment, and they are open for all to explore. February 2 marks World Wetlands Day, a […]
Environment
Fire in Whitby Hills
Reported by RNZ 4:16 pm on 29 January 2025 A vegetation fire in Spinnaker Reserve in Whitby. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker Fire and Emergency says a […]
Lower North Island Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says
A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same […]
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Lower North Island
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 struck 17 km from Pahiatua at 11:26 pm on Tuesday night. The tremor was widely felt across […]
Porirua at Risk of Wildfires
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has introduced a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas as of 8 am today, citing […]
Porirua Arts Trail 2025: Showcasing Local Creativity
Porirua will transform into a hub of artistic expression on 8th and 9th March 2025, as local artists open their studios and exhibition spaces for […]
Is This the End of Spicer Landfill’s Bad Smell?
A new tool at Porirua’s Spicer Landfill is aiming to put an end to the foul odours that have plagued nearby neighbourhoods for years. The […]
Ngāti Toa – Massive Investment in School Land
Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa has secured over 80 hectares of land in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of Crown land currently being occupied by […]
New Year Honour for Whitby’s Graeme Blick
Whitby resident Graeme Blick has been awarded the prestigious CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in the New Year’s Honours List for […]
‘Deeply Disturbing’ Vandalism of Pou Whenua Along Abel Tasman Coast Track
The vandalism of several pou whenua along the Abel Tasman Coast Track has caused outrage among the local community, prompting an investigation by the Department […]