Tributes flow for Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi
Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi is being remembered for the care and energy she brought to community life, from netball courts and school celebrations to […]
Politics
Porirua mourns sudden death of Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi
Porirua Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi has died suddenly, with Mayor Anita Baker paying a heartfelt tribute to a much-loved colleague, friend and community leader. In […]
Advance voting begins as Porirua residents prepare for general election
Advance voting begins Monday 26 October. Porirua voters face new Kenepuru and Kapiti boundaries and an enrolment deadline that has already passed.
Jo Dow wins Onepoto Ward by-election
Jo Dow has won Porirua’s Onepoto General Ward by-election, according to progress results released by Porirua City Council on Friday afternoon. Dow received 2,306 votes, […]
Harbour restoration and Māori partnerships feature in Porirua strategy progress
Porirua’s harbour restoration, Māori business development and greater use of te reo Māori in council services are among the initiatives highlighted in a new progress […]
Complaints about uncontrolled dogs rise 25% in Porirua
Complaints about uncontrolled dogs have risen 25 per cent in Porirua over the past year, with council records showing dozens of dogs repeatedly involved in […]
Final days to vote in Porirua’s Onepoto by-election
Onepoto General Ward voters must return their council by-election ballot papers by noon on Friday 16 October.
Election candidates to meet Porirua voters on Monday
Porirua residents will have an opportunity to hear from election candidates for Kenepuru and Te Tai Hauāuru at a public meeting on Monday 12 October. […]
Tītahi Bay Road coastal protection funding pencilled in for 2032
A divided Porirua council has put $14m of potential Tītahi Bay coastal protection and shared-path spending back into long-term budget work.
“Don’t walk away”: Porirua Mayor challenges Government over regional reform delay
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker has challenged the Government to continue with Wellington regional reform after it delayed decisions on council amalgamation proposals until next year. […]