Trash Palace celebrates 10 years of turning trash into treasure
Trash Palace Porirua is marking a decade of keeping reusable goods out of landfill while supporting schools, charities and community organisations. The second-hand shop and […]
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Cannons Creek’s new Library prepares to open
Cannons Creek’s new purpose-built library will open its doors on Monday 28 September, with a community celebration marking a new chapter for the suburb’s library […]
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers
Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre […]
Porirua goes bananas for burgers as sales top $600,000
Porirua businesses sold more than $600,000 worth of Burger Wellington burgers during August, more than tripling the value of sales recorded two years ago. Porirua […]
Porirua home wins regional House of the Year Gold award
A Porirua home showcasing modern design, careful craftsmanship and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living has won a regional Gold award at the […]
Two Porirua burgers make Burger Wellington top five
Two Porirua eateries have made the final five in Burger Wellington 2026, giving the city two chances to take out the region’s top burger title. […]
Tony review: Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer comes to the big screen
On now at the Lighthouse Cinema in Pauatahanui is Tony which offers an engaging and surprisingly intimate look at the young Anthony Bourdain, long before he became […]
Porirua Library – kids’ cards
Porirua Tamariki can have their own Junior library membership card. This Children’s Library card can access books, puzzles, DVD’s, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed eMovies, plus Young […]
Welcome to Porirua: 70 new citizens from 21 nations sworn in
Porirua welcomed 70 new citizens to the city at a citizenship ceremony on Monday night, representing 53 families and 21 different nationalities. The new citizens […]
Porirua harbour-view home up for House of the Year
A large Porirua home designed to adapt to its owners’ changing needs has been entered in the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year competition. […]