Lifestyle – Porirua News

Five women stand behind a food stall at a Pacific night market, smiling and giving thumbs up beside trays of island food.

Pacific night markets return to Porirua

March 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are invited to the Pacific Night Market in Cannons Creek this week, bringing Pacific food, crafts and culture to the Cook Islands Hall. […]

Rodney Strong and café owner Sushil sit at a table at Musclechef café in Aotea where Strong often writes his books.

Porirua writer pens new mystery novel while working from Aotea café

March 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A new crime novel written in Porirua and printed just up the road is now available at Paper Plus Porirua, continuing a run of local […]

Portrait of Porirua artist Emy Oikawa and one of her colourful clay artworks featured in her solo exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay.

Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe

March 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an […]

Collage featuring logos and promotional images from nine Porirua businesses including Wellington Shuttles, Tuk Tuk Thai, Solar Worx, Imagine That, Home Mortgage Services, Ellison Finance, Jazz Movers, Yeah Nah Quizzes and Capital Training.

This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua

March 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our […]

Collage of Porirua businesses celebrating a milestone as the Porirua News Business Directory reaches 200 plus local companies, highlighting strong community support.

200+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 200 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and business images including Drive 4 Life, The Beer Engine, Streetwise Coffee, Precision Trade Solutions, Fitness Portal, Wellington Showers, MBS Digital Print Solutions, Prime Doors, and All Over I.T.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community […]

Members of the Patterson family, who run Insulation Tech NZ, featured in a Porirua News business spotlight.

Family business helps insulate Porirua homes

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]

Crowds gather in Porirua for Waitangi Day celebrations featuring live music, cultural performances and community activities ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby

January 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Summer events bring Porirua together

January 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few […]