Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards
Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists […]
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Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua
More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with […]
Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions
Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial […]
Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor
Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now […]
Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste
Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be […]
Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua
A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk […]
BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua
Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day […]
Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks
Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and […]
Porirua interns gain skills through council programme
A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in […]
Porirua commemorates Anzac Day with services across the city
Porirua residents gathered from the early hours this morning to honour service personnel past and present, with Anzac Day commemorations held across the city. A […]