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Lifestyle

Three Sushil’s Musclechef Café team members in a commercial kitchen, with one holding a pan of food and another holding flatbread.

Sushil’s Musclechef sells out first WOAP event

July 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Sushil’s Musclechef Café has sold out its first Wellington On a Plate event of the year. A Culinary Tale of India will be held on […]

Four local business owners take part in a panel kōrero on stage at Porirua BizFest 2026.

Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together

July 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 300 business owners, entrepreneurs and supporters gathered at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for Porirua BizFest 2026. The annual business festival, held on […]

Young people wearing aprons talk with seated adults during a community activity in a Porirua hall.

Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards

July 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit […]

A cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with seasoned fries against a dark blue background.

Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate

July 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Seven members of the Klezmer Rebs pose together with an accordion, violin and guitar.

Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year

July 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A Noel Leeming staff member and Porirua City Council representative point to a TechCollect NZ e-waste drop-off sign inside Noel Leeming Porirua.

Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste

July 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A child and an adult plant native grasses together during a community planting day.

Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park

July 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A young learner wearing new glasses after receiving a free eye exam through Painga Project’s mobile vision clinic.

Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens

July 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

A group of 10 people, some wearing colourful garlands and one wearing a mayoral chain, stand together at the 2026 Porirua Civic Awards.

Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards

July 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Alt text: Children run through a colourful tunnel of lights at Porirua’s harbourside Matariki light display.

Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside

July 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light […]

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