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Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living

1 April 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

31 March 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

27 March 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

26 March 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

24 March 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

3 March 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

11 February 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 […]

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Family business helps insulate Porirua homes

11 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]

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Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel

5 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between […]

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Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

4 February 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]