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Plimmerton railway station platforms with empty tracks, shelters and overhead power lines on a cloudy day.

Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs

January 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the […]

Firefighters stand on a Porirua street as hoses run toward a badly fire-damaged house, with the roof and windows visibly burned.

Porirua family loses home in house fire

January 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Porirua family has lost their home after a house fire on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the public raised the alarm and helped those inside […]

A message displayed on the Manage My Health website notifying users of a recent cyber security incident.

Health data breach raises concerns for Porirua patients

January 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua patients who use the online health portal Manage My Health are being advised to stay informed following a ransomware attack on the company’s systems. […]

Poster promoting a New Year’s Eve party at the Porirua Club on December 31, featuring live music from Stash Band and free entry.

Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party

December 30, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents looking to welcome the New Year with live music are being invited to a free New Year’s Eve event at the Porirua Club. […]

A row of small Porirua shops with colourful signage, parked cars, a pedestrian crossing, and a large blue planter on the footpath.

Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams

December 28, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used […]

Pams has partnered with the Returned and Services Association to send 150 Christmas care packages to deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel around the world, continuing an 85-year tradition of supporting service members away from home at Christmas.

Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas

December 27, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with scenic Porirua background and title text reading “Monthly Column”

Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share […]

Members of Porirua City Brass and Porirua Youth Band perform together outside The Warehouse, seated with brass instruments as shoppers and parked cars fill the background.

Porirua City Brass backs young musicians

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of […]

A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action.

Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives

December 20, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at […]

North City Shopping Centre Christmas tree and Santa display in Porirua.

Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection

December 17, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and […]