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Graphic showing a rates bill splitting into two separate bills labelled "Council Rates" and "Tiaki Wai Water". The graphic states that non-water rates are frozen but household bills are still rising, with average household costs increasing by $228 a year.

Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze

June 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]

A Metlink electric train sits at a railway station platform in Wellington, displaying destination information on its front panel.

Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans

June 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on […]

Graphic for the 2026 Porirua King’s Birthday Honours List featuring King Charles III in ceremonial uniform alongside gold and white text on a dark background.

Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours

June 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker stands with Samoan community leaders and guests during a Samoa Language Week and Samoan Independence Day celebration. The group poses for a photo beneath a Samoan flag at an indoor community event.

Porirua celebrates Samoan language week

June 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita […]

A Right Royal Welcome in Porirua

June 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Long before he became King Charles III, Prince Charles visited Porirua during the opening the New Zealand Police College in 1981.

Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]

A hand holds a clear glass under a chrome kitchen faucet as water fills it.

New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region’s new water entity prepares to take control […]

Hurricanes suffer Crusader trouncing ahead of playoffs

May 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

First published on Wellington News: www.wellingtonnews.nz he Hurricanes head into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with questions to answer after being comprehensively beaten 47-14 by the […]

A small grey and white terrier-cross dog sits on a wooden boardwalk, tongue out, while a person crouches to hold it gently by the chin and chest.

Porirua freezes dog fees, eyes wider review

May 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council has voted to freeze dog registration fees for 2026/27, keeping costs unchanged while it prepares for a wider review of animal control […]

Young Porirua Vikings junior rugby league players in maroon and green uniforms take part in a game on a grass field, with one child running forward carrying the ball.

Grant helps Porirua Vikings stay game ready

May 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club has received a $15,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to buy playing kit, jerseys, first aid supplies and rugby […]