Hon Barbara Edmonds – Standing Together
Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP and newly appointed Finance Spokesperson for the Labour Party, joins Porirua News to discuss what’s been happening in Government this […]
Politics
Porirua Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2024
In Porirua City Council’s annual review of alcohol licensing fees and costs, it was found that rates are covering 80% of the alcohol licensing cost […]
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open
Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting […]
Plimmerton/Paremata – Have your Say on Porirua City’s LTP
“Porirua’s next Long-term Plan (LTP) sets Porirua City’s budget and plan for the next 10 years. Porirua is our place – let’s kōrero about our […]
Storage tank to reduce sewage overflowing into Porirua Harbour
If you’ve been driving on SH 59 or catching the train from Porirua railway station, you’ve probably seen some construction next to the carpark. It’s […]
Government Hikes Public Transport Fees
Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living […]
Porirua skaters roll down to Pōneke parks
Skate Pōneke is back for 2024 with three pop-up skate installations to celebrate and encourage skating in the city. Wellington City Council’s first We Skate Pōneke campaign in […]
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape
This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials, […]
Pay Cut for lowest earners
The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling […]
History Panels dedicated at Waikanae Estuary
By Michael Moore Wild, wet and blustery weather, couldn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the dedication of the Waitangi interpretive panels at the Waikanae […]