Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time
Column by Daran Ponter – Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands […]
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Many hands help Porirua planting work
Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The […]
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports
Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With […]
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua
Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The […]
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community
Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives […]
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community
A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with […]
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness
Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy […]
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025
Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised […]
Could You Be Porirua’s Next Councillor?
Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker Is someone you know Porirua’s next Councillor? Maybe it’s you. The local body elections are coming up in October, […]
Porirua Unites to Honour ANZAC Day Across the City
Porirua residents gathered across the city on 25 April to commemorate ANZAC Day, paying tribute to the generations of New Zealanders and Australians who served […]