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 […]
Environment
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 […]
Burst pipe sends wastewater into Porirua Harbour
A burst wastewater pipe in Porirua sent wastewater into the stormwater network and Porirua Harbour early Monday, prompting public warnings, water testing and traffic disruption […]
Porirua schools and scouts help track spider sightings
Schools and scout groups across Porirua are helping identify and record sightings of the noble false widow spider as part of a growing citizen science […]
Porirua voices missing from water survey
Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water […]
Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste
Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be […]
State of emergency declared across Wellington region as heavy rain hits
A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington […]