Election 2026: Edmonds and Costley ahead in Porirua’s two general seats
Barbara Edmonds leads Kenepuru and Tim Costley leads Kāpiti as Porirua awaits special votes. Local Māori electorate and national results included.
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Porirua College seeks rugby support for 2027
Porirua College seeks coaches, managers and trainers, including help with pre-season technical development and skills training for 2027.
Edmonds leads Kenepuru as Costley stays ahead in Kapiti
Labour’s Barbara Edmonds leads Kenepuru by 9,297 votes and National’s Tim Costley is 2,077 ahead in Kāpiti after all preliminary results were returned, with special […]
Porirua voters have until 7pm tonight
Porirua residents have until 7pm tonight, Saturday 7 November, to cast their vote in the 2026 General Election. The city’s general-electorate map has changed for […]
Porirua students in running as school sport awards come to town
Aotea, Bishop Viard, Mana, Porirua, Whitby and Tawa students feature among finalists for the 8 November SPOTYs at Te Rauparaha Arena.
Free Porirua coworking trial offers local businesses a place to work together
Porirua business owners can use a free shared workspace at BizHub Porirua during a founding trial scheduled to run until 20 December. The coworking space […]
Titahi Bay warned of water shutdown after main bursts
Titahi Bay residents are being urged to conserve water after a burst main cut the suburb’s incoming supply, leaving homes dependent on water already stored […]
Geoff Hayward named Porirua’s deputy mayor following the passing of Kylie Wihapi
Geoff Hayward is Porirua’s new deputy mayor, with council responsibilities reassigned as the city prepares to farewell Kylie Wihapi.
Heritage talk to explore lives behind Pāuatahanui graves
The lives of 11 people buried at Pāuatahanui will be the focus of a Wellington Heritage Festival talk on Saturday 7 November. Leigh Savage will […]
From Roadside Repairs to Running Midas Porirua
Johan Bester once replaced a diesel line on his motorhome at the roadside with little more than a shifting spanner and a pair of pliers. […]