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Promotional cover image for the Love Local Expo in Porirua, featuring local makers, handmade clothing, art, reusable products and community stallholders.

Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo

June 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free […]

Tawa’s Bucket Tree, a large macrocarpa trimmed into an upside-down bucket shape, beside a roadside fence.

Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title

June 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket […]

Community volunteers planting native trees beside a stream in Bothamley Park as part of environmental restoration efforts.

Community invited to Matariki planting day in Bothamley Park

June 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 1,800 native trees and plants at Bothamley Park as part of this […]

Modern affordable housing development at Our Whare Our Fale in Porirua, featuring colourful multi-storey homes, landscaped shared spaces, mature trees and residents gathered around a central community area.

Porirua’s Our Whare Our Fale wins national housing award

June 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A pioneering Porirua housing development designed to support Pacific families into home ownership has won a national property industry award. Our Whare Our Fale, at […]

Promotional graphic for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by Porirua Little Theatre from July 2 to 11, 2026.

Porirua Little Theatre brings spelling showdown to the stage

June 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Competitive spelling, catchy musical numbers and plenty of laughs are set to take centre stage when Porirua Little Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County […]

A student presents Te Manawa design concepts beside a screen showing a courtyard proposal.

Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback

June 16, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features […]

Porirua Little Theatre cast and crew gather on stage under purple and white theatre lighting after a production.

Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre

June 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming […]

Portrait of a person painted with black Matariki-inspired face and body designs, lit in blue, with purple lights behind them.

Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance

June 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua […]

A brass band performs on a stage during the grand opening of New Zealand’s first McDonald’s restaurant in Porirua on June 7, 1976. Large "Grand Opening" signs and McDonald’s branding surround the stage as crowds gather to celebrate.

McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua

June 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

McDonald’s New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country’s first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham […]

Porirua News welcome graphic featuring eight local businesses in a grid, including Tile Kapiti, Porirua Whānau Centre, Soul Potentials, Capital Training, Prana Tree, Roundhouse Electrical, A1 Homes and APS Firewood.

Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua

June 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through […]

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