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 […]
Transport
Porirua’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning
Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated […]
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished
More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the […]
Parking Changes and New Road Rule Improve Access in Tawa
Shoppers will have more time to browse and relax thanks to changes to parking restrictions along Main Road, approved by Wellington City Council. Nine previously […]
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities
Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music, […]
Driver killed in late-night Wellington motorway crash
One person died and two others were injured in a two-car collision on the Wellington motorway late Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the […]
Bluebridge Welcomes New Ferry Aboard
Bluebridge has announced plans to replace its 28-year-old Cook Strait ferry, Strait Feronia, with the more modern Stena Livia, offering more capacity and comfort for […]
Porirua’s Bothamley Park Reopens After Major Upgrade
Bothamley Park in Porirua has fully reopened following a two-year closure for a significant wastewater pipe upgrade. The project, part of the Government’s $1 billion […]
Metlink Suggests Passengers Plan Ahead During Union Meeting
Wellington commuters may face disruptions on Wednesday, 19 March, as some bus services operated by Mana Newlands Coaches could be affected by a Tramways Union […]
Porirua City to Consult on Rates Increase
Porirua residents will soon have their say on a proposed 6.75 per cent rates increase as part of the Porirua City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26 […]