Tawa’s Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard
Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington […]
Events
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation
Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the […]
Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback
Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only […]
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award
Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business, […]
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront
Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from […]
Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family
A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student […]
Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo
Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free […]
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 […]
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 […]
Porirua’s Our Whare Our Fale wins national housing award
A pioneering Porirua housing development designed to support Pacific families into home ownership has won a national property industry award. Our Whare Our Fale, at […]