Porirua lights up for Matariki
Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June. […]
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Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park
A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship […]
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs
Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing […]
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator
Con Noema, Porirua City Council’s Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new […]
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival
A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and […]
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness
Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy […]
Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced
Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across […]
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu
As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there’s no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co. […]
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home
For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and […]
NZCT Supports House of Grace Trust to Empower Young Mums
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $6,688 to the House of Grace Trust, ensuring essential support continues for young pregnant women in Porirua, helping […]