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 […]
Seniors
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua
Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am […]
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop
Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree […]
Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations
Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth […]
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy
Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric […]
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support
Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New […]
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity
Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city’s diverse communities. The […]
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale
Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging […]
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua
A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is […]
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge
Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the […]