Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party
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. […]
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Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams
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 and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas
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 […]
Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column
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 […]
Porirua City Brass backs young musicians
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 […]
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives
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 […]
Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection
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 […]
Santa photos and a giant Christmas tree light up North City
Christmas is in full swing at North City Shopping Centre, with Santa photos, pet-friendly sessions and extended holiday hours drawing families to the Porirua mall […]
Porirua Hospital Chapel marks 60 years of service
The Porirua Hospital Chapel has marked 60 years as a place of reflection, care and connection for patients, staff and families on the hospital grounds. […]
One Rates Bill Becomes Two for Porirua Households
Porirua households will receive separate council and water bills from July 2026, ending the long-standing practice of a single annual rates invoice. The change follows […]