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Transport

An empty section of divided state highway winding through green hills, with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi logo in the lower left.

Porirua roadworks planned for 1 to 7 August

1 August 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua motorists should expect lane closures and traffic controls across the state highway network from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August. Night-time lane closures are […]

Three red and yellow fire appliances parked inside Porirua Fire Station.

Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike

31 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be […]

Children use a pedestrian crossing outside a Porirua school as they head towards the school grounds. Porirua City Council is installing new variable 30km/h speed limit signs outside schools to improve safety during school travel times.

Variable 30km/h school speed limits coming to Porirua

28 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

New variable 30km/h speed limit signs are being installed outside schools across Porirua to improve safety for tamariki and rangatahi travelling to and from school. […]

Nine-panel collage featuring TM Quizzes, Solutions Electrical, Capital Sports Medicine, Tree Magicians, Porirua Motor Body Repairs, Minnoch Garage Doors, Leah Jeffries of Clark & Co Realty, Combat Pest Control and Blue Dog Joinery.

From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back

27 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being […]

Traffic moving through a Porirua state highway roundabout, viewed from an NZTA traffic camera.

Roadworks planned across Porirua state highways this week

27 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Drivers should expect overnight closures, altered lane layouts and stop-go controls on State Highways 1, 58 and 59 during the week ending Friday, 31 July. […]

Collage featuring nine returning Porirua News Business Directory members, including Beds R Us, Dia Transport, Paulas Home & Living and six other local businesses.

From house moves to fresh cuts: Another nine familiar businesses welcomed back

26 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

From choosing a new bed or shifting furniture to sorting the garden, repairing the car, managing a property or getting a fresh haircut, another nine […]

Car fire causes Ngauranga Gorge delays

24 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A car fire has reduced State Highway 1 through the Ngauranga Gorge to one northbound lane. The incident is near the Newlands off-ramp, with emergency […]

New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday

21 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt […]

Young people wearing aprons talk with seated adults during a community activity in a Porirua hall.

Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards

19 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit […]

Alt text: A vehicle engulfed in flames on State Highway 1 at Transmission Gully, with thick black smoke rising above the road.

Northbound lanes reopen after vehicle fire north of Porirua

14 July 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The northbound lanes of State Highway 1 through Transmission Gully have reopened after a vehicle fire near Wainui Saddle this morning. Emergency services were called […]

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