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A young rugby player in a blue and white uniform passes the ball during a match, with defenders closing in and spectators watching from the sideline.

Porirua legend Jerry Collins inducted into Hall of Fame

29 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and […]

Helmut Modlik speaks at a podium during an event, addressing an audience.

Porirua to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa

24 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in […]

Five women stand behind a food stall at a Pacific night market, smiling and giving thumbs up beside trays of island food.

Pacific night markets return to Porirua

15 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are invited to the Pacific Night Market in Cannons Creek this week, bringing Pacific food, crafts and culture to the Cook Islands Hall. […]

Poster promoting a community festival at Matahourua Park with sports courts, lights, and event tents in the background.

Community fest brings music, sport to Porirua

13 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua families are invited to Matahourua Park this weekend for a free community festival featuring sport, music and food. The Community Fest will take place […]

Promotional graphic for the Wellington Phoenix “Match For Good” double-header on March 14 at Sky Stadium, featuring two Phoenix players in white jerseys covered with children’s heart drawings and colourful doodles around the text.

Porirua fans invited to Phoenix charity double-header

12 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua football fans are being encouraged to head to Sky Stadium this Saturday, March 14, for the Wellington Phoenix Match For Good double-header, with the […]

Golfer Daniel Hillier smiles while holding the New Zealand Open trophy after winning the tournament at Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown.

Porirua celebrates Hillier, Aotea old boy wins NZ Open

10 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is celebrating one of its own after former Aotea College student Daniel Hillier claimed the 105th New Zealand Open golf title. Hillier, a 27-year-old […]

Portrait of Porirua artist Emy Oikawa and one of her colourful clay artworks featured in her solo exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay.

Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe

9 March 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an […]

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

26 February 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

23 February 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

13 February 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 […]