Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community
Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives […]
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Rangatahi Lead Splash Zone Innovation at Te Rauparaha Arena
Porirua’s young people have made a big splash, literally, thanks to a unique collaboration at Te Rauparaha Arena that puts rangatahi voice at the centre […]
World Titles for Titahi Bay Sailor
The Titahi Bay Boating Club was buzzing with pride this week as community members gathered to celebrate the international success of Sailability Wellington sailors, with […]
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96
The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age […]
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs
Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions […]
Council Seeks Families of Hospital Patients Buried in Unmarked Graves
Porirua City Council is reaching out to the public to help honour the memory of more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients buried in unmarked […]
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service
Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the […]
Could You Be Porirua’s Next Councillor?
Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker Is someone you know Porirua’s next Councillor? Maybe it’s you. The local body elections are coming up in October, […]
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour
Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with […]
Porirua Unites to Honour ANZAC Day Across the City
Porirua residents gathered across the city on 25 April to commemorate ANZAC Day, paying tribute to the generations of New Zealanders and Australians who served […]