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 […]
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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 […]
Sushil’s Musclechef serves festive cheer at Over 70s luncheon
Porirua’s senior community came together at Te Rauparaha Arena for a heart-warming Over 70s Christmas Luncheon, with 180 guests treated to delicious food, music and […]
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer
With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders […]
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support
With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during […]
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua
More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity […]
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka
Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025 […]