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Portrait of Porirua City councillor Geoff Hayward smiling, with a graphic background and his name displayed alongside.

Rates Cap Fails Cost of Living

18 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Porirua City councillor, Geoff Hayward To the Prime Minister, the Right Hon Christopher Luxon MP. I’m writing this plainly, because plain language matters when […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Summer events bring Porirua together

18 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few […]

A group of older adults seated in chairs raise one arm during a gentle exercise class in a community hall.

New exercise class launches for Porirua seniors

14 January 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua seniors are being invited to take part in a new exercise class focused on balance, strength and confidence. Age Concern Wellington Region is launching […]

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

Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs

9 January 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

9 January 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

3 January 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

30 December 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

28 December 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

27 December 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 Porirua landscape background

Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column

24 December 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 […]

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