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). […]
Environment
Plants Grown in Prison to Restore Native Ecosystems
Eco-sourced seeds from Greater Wellington’s regional parks, cultivated at Rimutaka Prison, are being planted across the region in a major effort to restore native ecosystems. […]
Streamside School Programme Brings Outdoor Learning to Porirua Students
Students across Porirua are enjoying a unique hands-on experience through Natalie’s Streamside School Programme, which focuses on outdoor education and environmental science. Natalie, the programme’s […]
‘Barren, toxic wasteland’: Fast-track risks repeating mistakes of the past – Ngāti Toa
Unrestrained development poisoned Porirua’s streams and silted up its harbour. Now Ngāti Toa says the fast-track bill could repeat that environmental vandalism. by Marc Daalder When […]
Join the Effort to Restore Local Waterways at Battle Hill Community Planting Day
Porirua residents are invited to participate in the final community planting day of 2024 at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. The event, organised by Porirua […]
Council invite feedback on Cannons Creek Park Closure and Redevelopment
The Porirua City Council has opened consultation for the temporary closure and redevelopment of Cannons Creek Park, a significant move aimed at enhancing the area […]
First photograph of elusive Mātātā captured in Plimmerton wetland
The elusive Mātātā or fern bird has been photographed in Taupō Swamp near Plimmerton for the first time – showing the success of restoration efforts […]
Connect with Nature This Matariki at Community Planting Day in Porirua
Volunteers are invited to join Porirua City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, and community-led restoration group Ngahere Korowai for a planting day […]
Bold New Strategy Paves Way to Low-Carbon Future
A new strategy released by Greater Wellington outlines a pathway to a low-carbon, resilient future and the urgent actions required to achieve it. The Wellington […]
Pest Free Whitby Celebrates Volunteers’ Efforts in Protecting Local Wildlife
Pest Free Whitby (PFW), a dedicated group of volunteers, is transforming Whitby into a sanctuary for native birds, lizards, and insects. Part of the larger […]