Events – Porirua News

A smiling young child sits in a properly fitted car seat inside a vehicle, holding a small toy, alongside text promoting car seat safety checks.

Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe

February 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to get their child restraints checked at a free safety event in Ranui next month. Porirua City Council is […]

Fallen tree resting on power lines in Porirua after severe windstorm.

Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington

February 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region. […]

Makerita Makepelu, Team Manager of Innovation Practice at Te Hiko and co-facilitator of the Assembly (top right) encourages group discussion.

Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers

February 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Report and photos by Roy Murphy The organisers of the Porirua Citizens Assembly on Climate Change have delivered a comprehensive Toolkit of how a more […]

Paremata-Plimmerton player is tackled by multiple Hutt Old Boys Marist defenders during the National Club Sevens at Ngāti Toa Domain.

Pare-Plim pipped at the final post

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens […]

Crowds gather at an outdoor festival in Porirua, with performers on stage and people seated on the grass, some holding a tino rangatiratanga flag.

Porirua Waitangi Day in Pictures

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

📸 Elias Rodriguez for Mark Tantrum Photography. Event delivered in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council’s events team. 📸 Elias […]

Porirua families are invited to a free open day at Queen Elizabeth Park on February 21 to help mark 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events.

Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone

February 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am […]

People gather at Porirua’s Waitangi Day celebration, with families, performers and stalls visible in a community setting.

Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]

People take part in an outdoor BodyBalance class on the grass at Aotea Lagoon, holding yoga-style poses on mats.

Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from […]

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]

Members of the Porirua United Kirikiti Club pose with trophies after winning the inaugural Malaeola Women’s Kirikiti Tournament, the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti competition.

Porirua United win record kirikiti tournament

January 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua United Kirikiti Club has won the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti tournament, claiming the title at a landmark event celebrating Pasifika women’s sport. The […]