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Portrait of Porirua artist Emy Oikawa and one of her colourful clay artworks featured in her solo exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay.

Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe

March 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill

March 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 City Councillor Ross Leggett standing beside a Drive 4 Life training car

Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors

March 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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, […]

Shirley Gay smiling and holding a decorated cake

Cannons Creek pharmacist still helping families at 90

March 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Promotional image for Ninness Funeral Home featuring the company logo and a group of six professionally dressed staff members posed against a light background.

The Business of Care: How Ninness Funeral Home Supports Porirua Families at Their Most Difficult Moments

March 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

In every community there are businesses that operate quietly, professionally, and with extraordinary responsibility. In Porirua, one of those is Ninness Funeral Home. While most […]

Collage featuring logos and promotional images from nine Porirua businesses including Wellington Shuttles, Tuk Tuk Thai, Solar Worx, Imagine That, Home Mortgage Services, Ellison Finance, Jazz Movers, Yeah Nah Quizzes and Capital Training.

This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua

March 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our […]

A row of children’s bicycles parked under a wooden shelter at school, alongside a young child wearing a bright green helmet riding a small bike along a footpath.

Porirua tamariki lead active travel push

March 2, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Hundreds of tamariki across Porirua are expected to swap car rides for walking shoes, bikes and bus passes this month as Movin’March returns for its […]

Abstract painting in red, orange, black and white with swirling koru forms and stylised Māori motifs, overlaid with text referencing Fred Graham exhibitions at Pātaka.

Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions

February 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents […]

Collage of Porirua businesses celebrating a milestone as the Porirua News Business Directory reaches 200 plus local companies, highlighting strong community support.

200+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 200 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]

Fallen tree resting on power lines in Porirua after severe windstorm.

Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington

February 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region. […]

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