Porirua on shaky ground as Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has struck 27km north of Wellington at 10pm last night and the epicentre was around 10km north-west of Porirua. The quake […]
Environment
Porirua Landfill Adjusts Fees: Green Waste Down, General Waste Up
Starting 1 July, Porirua residents will benefit from reduced fees for disposing of green waste at Spicer Landfill, with a decrease of 23%. However, fees […]
Police have identified man over-board
Police have identified the man who is missing after reportedly going over-board on a Wellington ferry last week. The East By West ferry was travelling […]
Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway
A warm thanks of appreciation has gone out from the Aotea community to Gabrielle Saville, for starting the Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway, in Dales Reserve […]
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade
Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern, […]
On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua
The Metlink On Demand trial of buses in Tawa and Porirua has been extended to the end of the year. Metlink On Demand is an […]
Extra Care on roads with heavy rain warning
MetService says the district will is in for heavy rainfall and anyone out and about driving after 8pm should take care. The watch was issued […]
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion
The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff […]
Storage tank to reduce sewage overflowing into Porirua Harbour
If you’ve been driving on SH 59 or catching the train from Porirua railway station, you’ve probably seen some construction next to the carpark. It’s […]
Porirua City – Planning for the Future
Porirua City, like all councils across the country, is experiencing a sharp increase in costs to deliver services and projects. Increases in the cost of […]