$25,000 Digital Literacy Boost for Porirua Schools
The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $25,000 to Te Mana O Kupe Trust, enabling them to enhance digital literacy in Porirua by providing […]
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Wellington Pride Falls Short in Semi-final Thriller Against Otago
Wellington Pride’s season came to a disappointing end on Sunday afternoon, with a 51-38 defeat to Otago Spirit in a dramatic semi-final at Porirua Park. […]
Porirua Projects at Risk Amid $134 Million Transport Funding Shortfall
Porirua faces significant cuts to its transport services and infrastructure projects following a $134 million funding shortfall in the Greater Wellington Region. The shortfall comes […]
Plants Grown in Prison to Restore Native Ecosystems
Eco-sourced seeds from Greater Wellington’s regional parks, cultivated at Rimutaka Prison, are being planted across the region in a major effort to restore native ecosystems. […]
KiwiRail Fined After Ferry Incident
KiwiRail has been fined $432,500 after the Kaitaki Interislander ferry lost power with over 880 passengers on board. The incident occurred on January 28, 2023, […]
Police Respond to Large Brawl in Porirua: One in Serious Condition
A person was seriously injured following a large brawl in Porirua on Sunday afternoon, leading to police intervention. Authorities responded to reports of a “disorder […]
Shock closure for Porirua Women and Family Centre
By Ruth Hill, Reporter. [email protected]. A Porirua community centre supporting a wide range of vulnerable families has been forced to shut its doors after the local […]
Porirua College Cancels NCEA Literacy Test
Porirua College students will not be sitting the NCEA literacy tests as the two-week assessment period begins today. Principal Ragne Maxwell states that students are […]
Sushil’s Musclechef Celebrates Historic Third-Place Win at Burger Wellington
Aotea-based Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café has made history by securing third place in the 15th annual Burger Wellington festival with their flavourful creation, Celebration […]
Streamside School Programme Brings Outdoor Learning to Porirua Students
Students across Porirua are enjoying a unique hands-on experience through Natalie’s Streamside School Programme, which focuses on outdoor education and environmental science. Natalie, the programme’s […]