Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living
Minimum wage workers across Porirua will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real […]
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250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua
The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]
Welcome: New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory
Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property […]
Porirua Rates Debt Triples in Four Years
Unpaid rates owed to Porirua City Council have more than tripled in four years, rising from $1.3 million in the 2021–22 financial year to $4.5 […]
Porirua writer pens new mystery novel while working from Aotea café
A new crime novel written in Porirua and printed just up the road is now available at Paper Plus Porirua, continuing a run of local […]
Over 100,000 plants planned for Porirua streams
More than 100,000 native plants will be planted along Porirua’s waterways this year as the city expands its streamside restoration programme aimed at improving the […]
Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe
Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an […]
Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill
Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our […]
Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors
A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme, […]
Cannons Creek pharmacist still helping families at 90
At 90 years old, Shirley Gay is still helping children and families find natural ways to improve their health. Her journey began decades ago. Shirley […]