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Porirua borrowers urged to claim El Cheapo refunds

April 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track […]

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Bic Runga, NZSO concert draws Porirua crowd

April 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua music fans were among those heading into Wellington last week to see Bic Runga perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in a concert […]

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Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory

April 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with […]

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Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living

April 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Minimum wage workers across Porirua will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real […]

250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

March 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]

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Porirua roads this week: Night closures and stop-go controls

March 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua drivers are being warned to expect delays, detours and overnight closures as a busy week of state highway roadworks rolls out from Saturday, March […]

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Two die in North Wellington Crash

March 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Two people have been found dead after a car was discovered upside down in a stream on Mākara Beach Road in rural Wellington on Wednesday […]

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Welcome: New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory

March 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property […]

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This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua

March 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our […]

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Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community […]