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Graphic showing a rates bill splitting into two separate bills labelled "Council Rates" and "Tiaki Wai Water". The graphic states that non-water rates are frozen but household bills are still rising, with average household costs increasing by $228 a year.

Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze

June 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]

Graphic for the 2026 Porirua King’s Birthday Honours List featuring King Charles III in ceremonial uniform alongside gold and white text on a dark background.

Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours

June 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker stands with Samoan community leaders and guests during a Samoa Language Week and Samoan Independence Day celebration. The group poses for a photo beneath a Samoan flag at an indoor community event.

Porirua celebrates Samoan language week

June 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita […]

Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]

A small grey and white terrier-cross dog sits on a wooden boardwalk, tongue out, while a person crouches to hold it gently by the chin and chest.

Porirua freezes dog fees, eyes wider review

May 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Council has voted to freeze dog registration fees for 2026/27, keeping costs unchanged while it prepares for a wider review of animal control […]

Porirua City Brass performers pose in formal and cabaret-style clothing, smiling and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass Stages Casino Cabaret

May 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will bring music, theatre and casino-style sparkle to Linden Community Centre in July with Casino Royale, a cabaret fundraiser supporting the band’s […]

A group of smiling children raise their hands in front of an Ōtaki Kids Market stall at Coastlands Shopping Centre.

Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby

May 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Young entrepreneurs will take centre stage in Whitby next month, with the Kids Market Pop-Up coming to Discovery School on Friday, June 5, from 4.30pm […]

Windley School students and staff wearing pink T-shirts pose together in the playground during Pink Shirt Day celebrations in Porirua.

Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream

May 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice […]

A colourful “Class of 2026” graphic featuring large red numbers, a graduation cap and a cartoon rocket launching into space with smoke and stars around it.

Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards

May 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]

Promotional graphic for a free “Waste and your workplace” seminar featuring waste expert Kate Fenwick, with a landfill background and Porirua City branding.

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be […]