Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25
Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape […]
Seniors
Short Jolt shakes Porirua region
A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The […]
Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations
Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to […]
Porirua seniors trapped by time
Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport ban during […]
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses
The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36 […]
Grieving Well: Navigating Loss with Care and Compassion
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the most personal. Whether it follows the loss of a loved one, a […]
Aotea Lagoon’s South End Reopens After Upgrade
The south end of Aotea Lagoon has officially reopened following a dawn blessing held on Wednesday, 18 June. The revitalised space marks the completion of […]
Plimmerton Historian Honoured for Preserving Porirua’s War Stories
Plimmerton military historian Allan Dodson has received national recognition for his decades of work preserving Porirua’s wartime history, earning the Community Contribution Award at this […]
Porirua lights up for Matariki
Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June. […]
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park
A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship […]