Residents Raise Alarm Over Porirua Council Rates Payment Policy
Porirua City Council is facing mounting criticism over claims it is pushing residents into direct debit rates payments and penalising those who refuse. Ratepayers say […]
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Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor
Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local […]
Grenville Gaskell – Greater Wellington Regional Council Candidate Profile
Why I’m standingI care greatly about the future of our region and the important role Greater WellingtonRegional Council has in contributing to a thriving community […]
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution
The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki […]
Porirua leaders condemn misuse of kuia’s image in anti-Māori billboard
A political billboard campaign has sparked national outrage after a Māori kuia’s image was used without consent, and Porirua leaders are among those calling it […]
Local Grey Power Wins National Award for Popular Process
Kāpiti Coast Grey Power received an award at the recent New Zealand Grey Power AGM in recognition of their popular Age Friendly Business Initiative, which […]
Titahi Bay’s Mrs Mac celebrates 100 surrounded by Family
Long-time Titahi Bay resident Dawn McCormick, affectionately known as Mrs Mac, marked her 100th birthday over the weekend with a joyful celebration alongside family, friends, […]
Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed
Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters […]
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday
Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to […]
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards
Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to […]