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A brass band performs on a stage during the grand opening of New Zealand’s first McDonald’s restaurant in Porirua on June 7, 1976. Large "Grand Opening" signs and McDonald’s branding surround the stage as crowds gather to celebrate.

McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua

June 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

McDonald’s New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country’s first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham […]

Porirua News welcome graphic featuring eight local businesses in a grid, including Tile Kapiti, Porirua Whānau Centre, Soul Potentials, Capital Training, Prana Tree, Roundhouse Electrical, A1 Homes and APS Firewood.

Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua

June 6, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through […]

Graphic showing a rates bill splitting into two separate bills labelled "Council Rates" and "Tiaki Wai Water". The graphic states that non-water rates are frozen but household bills are still rising, with average household costs increasing by $228 a year.

Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze

June 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing […]

Graphic for the 2026 Porirua King’s Birthday Honours List featuring King Charles III in ceremonial uniform alongside gold and white text on a dark background.

Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours

June 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne […]

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker stands with Samoan community leaders and guests during a Samoa Language Week and Samoan Independence Day celebration. The group poses for a photo beneath a Samoan flag at an indoor community event.

Porirua celebrates Samoan language week

June 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita […]

A Right Royal Welcome in Porirua

June 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Long before he became King Charles III, Prince Charles visited Porirua during the opening the New Zealand Police College in 1981.

Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori […]

A hand holds a clear glass under a chrome kitchen faucet as water fills it.

New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households

May 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region’s new water entity prepares to take control […]

Porirua tamariki and rangatahi stand together on a school basketball court during a Ko Wai Au activity.

Porirua centre backs drug harm funding

May 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua Whānau Centre says a new $11.9 million Crown investment in the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme will strengthen community-led work to prevent […]

Coastguard Mana volunteers in red rescue gear stand aboard Te Awarua Rescue at Mana Marina, with yachts and moored boats in the background.

Coastguard Mana upgrades rescue boat with grant

May 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Coastguard Mana will upgrade its rescue vessel after receiving a $25,827 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to help keep search and rescue operations running […]