Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions
Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]
Notices
Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30
Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state […]
Porirua Drivers: Delays, Detours and Closures This Week
Motorists travelling through Porirua and north toward Kāpiti are being warned to expect delays over the long weekend as extensive state highway roadworks continue across […]
Public Notice – All Trains in the region cancelled for Thursday – Severe weather warning
UPDATED 9pm 22 Oct All trains in the Wellington Region have been cancelled for Thursday 23 Oct, from 8am to 6pm. Please check https://www.metlink.org.nz/ for the latest […]
Porirua Council adopts new District Plan to balance growth and protection
Porirua City Council has formally adopted its new District Plan, marking a major step in shaping the city’s future development while safeguarding the environment. Chief […]
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections
Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say […]
Letters to the Editor – August
Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if you […]
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor
Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local […]
Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training
A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical […]
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses
The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36 […]