Lifestyle – Porirua News

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and business images including Drive 4 Life, The Beer Engine, Streetwise Coffee, Precision Trade Solutions, Fitness Portal, Wellington Showers, MBS Digital Print Solutions, Prime Doors, and All Over I.T.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community […]

Members of the Patterson family, who run Insulation Tech NZ, featured in a Porirua News business spotlight.

Family business helps insulate Porirua homes

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]

Crowds gather in Porirua for Waitangi Day celebrations featuring live music, cultural performances and community activities ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby

January 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins […]

People gather at Porirua’s Waitangi Day celebration, with families, performers and stalls visible in a community setting.

Summer events bring Porirua together

January 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few […]

A group of older adults seated in chairs raise one arm during a gentle exercise class in a community hall.

New exercise class launches for Porirua seniors

January 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua seniors are being invited to take part in a new exercise class focused on balance, strength and confidence. Age Concern Wellington Region is launching […]

Plimmerton railway station platforms with empty tracks, shelters and overhead power lines on a cloudy day.

Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs

January 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the […]

Members of Porirua City Brass and Porirua Youth Band perform together outside The Warehouse, seated with brass instruments as shoppers and parked cars fill the background.

Porirua City Brass backs young musicians

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of […]

Closed sign displayed on the door of Pepe’s Cafe in Porirua.

Porirua loses Pasifika-inspired food icon

December 21, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set to lose a much-loved Pasifika-inspired cafe, with Pepe’s Cafe announcing it will close after it’s last day, Sunday 21 December, following challenging […]

A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action.

Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives

December 20, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at […]