Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate
Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs […]
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Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year
The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st […]
Porirua families invited to Brandon Intermediate open evening
Brandon Intermediate is inviting future Year 7 students and their whānau to explore the Cannons Creek school at its open evening on Thursday, August 13. […]
Council warns families after headstone provider complaint
Porirua City Council is warning families to check the credentials of headstone providers after a local family was reportedly left substantially out of pocket without […]
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste
Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City […]
Northbound lanes reopen after vehicle fire north of Porirua
The northbound lanes of State Highway 1 through Transmission Gully have reopened after a vehicle fire near Wainui Saddle this morning. Emergency services were called […]
Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park
Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will […]
Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens
A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further […]
Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards
Porirua residents who have dedicated years to supporting refugees, sport, culture and young people have been recognised at the city’s 2026 Civic Awards. The awards […]
Porirua remembers Sergeant Derek Wootton
Porirua is remembering Sergeant Derek Wootton on the 18th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Sergeant Wootton, 52, died after being struck […]