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

Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards

19 July 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

18 July 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

18 July 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

15 July 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

14 July 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

13 July 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

12 July 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

10 July 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 […]

The Bucket Tree in Tawa, a large macrocarpa trimmed into the shape of an upturned bucket.

Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title

9 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during […]

Children play football on a grass field during a Porirua City AFC junior session.

Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs

8 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be […]

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