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A colourful “Class of 2026” graphic featuring large red numbers, a graduation cap and a cartoon rocket launching into space with smoke and stars around it.

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]

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Porirua roadworks, motorway closures this week

May 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Night-time lane closures and off-ramp shutdowns are planned across Porirua and northern Wellington this week as maintenance and project work continues on key state highways. […]

Crowds of secondary school students and jobseekers fill Te Rauparaha Arena during the Porirua Careers Expo, visiting exhibitor stalls and speaking with employers and training providers.

Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua

May 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with […]

Wellington Phoenix Women players celebrate on the field at Porirua Park after their historic A-League Women semi-final victory on Mother’s Day, surrounded by pink heart and floral artwork overlays.

Phoenix Make History on Mother’s Day

May 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Wellington Phoenix women are one win away from premiership glory after making history with a dramatic 2-0 extra-time win over Brisbane Roar at Porirua […]

Wellington Phoenix fans fill the grandstand at Porirua Park during an A-League Women match, waving yellow-and-black flags and banners ahead of the club’s semi-final showdown with Brisbane Roar.

Phoenix tickets selling fast for Porirua semi-final

May 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix are urging fans to secure tickets early for Sunday’s A-League Women semi-final at Porirua Park, with several seating allocations already exhausted ahead of […]

A licence plate recognition camera mounted on the side of a vehicle on a suburban street.

Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions

May 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]

Porirua mum has $14,000 debt cleared

May 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua mother of four has had nearly $14,000 in debt cleared after receiving support from Porirua Whānau Centre. The woman had been facing ongoing […]

Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor

May 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now […]

Promotional graphic for a free “Waste and your workplace” seminar featuring waste expert Kate Fenwick, with a landfill background and Porirua City branding.

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Wellington Phoenix defender tracks the ball in mid-air while a Brisbane Roar player pressures from behind during a semi-final match.

Phoenix under pressure as semi-final returns to Porirua

May 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Phoenix Women will return home needing a result after a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final. […]