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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 […]

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Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi

May 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process […]

Overhead view of a clothing market inside Kai Tahi in Porirua, with racks of garments and shoppers browsing beneath a curved ceiling. Large text reads “My Walk in Wardrobe” with location details below.

Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk […]

Three guest speakers for Porirua’s BizFest 2026 are shown in portrait photos side by side: a short-haired person in a dark blazer with arms crossed, a woman with long dark hair wearing a black top, and a smiling man in a white shirt. The BizFest logo appears in the bottom right corner.

BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day […]

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Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks

April 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and […]

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Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory

April 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We’d like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and […]

Bic Runga stands at a microphone with hands clasped, singing softly on stage, with orchestral musicians and instruments visible around her under warm, low lighting.

Bic Runga, NZSO concert draws Porirua crowd

April 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua music fans were among those heading into Wellington last week to see Bic Runga perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in a concert […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and images for NG Property Management, Kyle Finiki Harcourts Paremata, Nightingale Property Management, Front End Solar, All About Catering, Pivotal Print, Belinda Carr Photography, Pridex Kitchens, and Rubco Waterproofing.

Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory

April 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with […]

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250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

March 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]

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