‘E Kai’ Soup Kitchen Opens in Porirua
A new community initiative, E Kai, has officially opened its doors in Porirua, offering warm meals and a welcoming space to those in need. The […]
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Porirua lender fined $457,000
Local finance company El Cheapo Cars, trading as Ezybid Finance, has been ordered to pay nearly $457,000 in fines and damages for failing to provide […]
Leggett stays as Wellington Water chair despite $51 million budgeting error
Wellington Water board chair Nick Leggett and director Mahina Puketapu have had their terms quietly extended until the utility is disbanded in 2026, drawing criticism […]
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena
Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its […]
Porirua Pushes Back as Budget 2025 Slashes Social Support
Porirua leaders and community service providers are sounding the alarm over Budget 2025, warning that key funding cuts are worsening food insecurity, housing pressure, and […]
Porirua Firefighters Conquer Sky Tower
Porirua firefighters were among more than 1,000 participants in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge held in Auckland on Saturday, 24 May 2025. Wearing full firefighting […]
Porirua Lotto Player Wins $17.2 Million
A Porirua resident has struck it rich, waking up on Budget Day a lot wealthier then most with their $17.2 million Powerball First Division win […]
Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre
Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the […]
Wellington Man Jailed for Hosting Child Abuse Image Website
⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse material and exploitation, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. If […]
Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity
A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead […]