Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards
Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour […]
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Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration
Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds […]
Cr Geoff Hayward – My Two Cents
Column by Onepoto Cr – Geoff Hayward It’s an election year, so you are going to get your share of people pitching their case to […]
Take Back Your Health – by Yossarian Fay
Take Back Your Health: reclaim your health and well-being without breaking the bank. That is the message in the latest book from Kāpiti’s Yossarian Fay. […]
New pipes, greener parks: Mayor highlights progress in Bothamley Park
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker reflects on the recent reopening of Bothamley Park, highlighting the underground infrastructure upgrades supporting the city’s future. Column by Porirua Mayor, […]
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal
Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling […]
Porirua Prodigy Passes University Entrance Exam
Raymond Hsu aims high after acing the SAT Exam, and eyes tertiary future from New Zealand base. Raymond Hsu, a 9-year-old student from Porirua, has […]
New Kit Fuels Confidence for Porirua’s National Games Team
Special Olympics Porirua athletes will be stepping onto the field with renewed pride this year, thanks to a $6,420 grant from the New Zealand Community […]
Supply Room – Brewing Excellence by the Water, One Cup at a Time
With stunning waterfront views and a reputation for top-notch coffee and food, Supply Room in Mana is a local favourite for breakfast, brunch, and everything […]
Elemental Eats in Kenepuru – Locally Roasted, Specialty Coffee
At Elemental Eats, every cup of coffee starts with beans roasted locally in Moonshine Valley, Judgeford, by their family-run Elemental Coffee. This small-batch, specialty roast […]