Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour
Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with […]
Youth
Porirua Students Kick Off Workplace Internships with Council
Twelve students from Porirua colleges have begun internships at Porirua City Council this week, gaining real-world experience through the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in its […]
Titahi Bay School Wins $150K Grant for New Covered Court
Titahi Bay School has secured a $150,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to construct a Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) canopy over […]
NZCT Supports House of Grace Trust to Empower Young Mums
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $6,688 to the House of Grace Trust, ensuring essential support continues for young pregnant women in Porirua, helping […]
Nominations Open for 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards
Porirua residents are being encouraged to put forward their favourite local volunteer groups, with nominations now open for the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. […]
Students March on Parliament in Climate Strike
Hundreds of students and supporters gathered in Wellington on Friday for the latest School Strike 4 Climate, calling on the Government to rethink its fast-track […]
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal
Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling […]
ASB Polyfest Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Pride
The ASB Polyfest returns in full force this week, celebrating its 50th anniversary with record-breaking participation and deep cultural pride at the Manukau Sports Bowl […]
Porirua Prodigy Passes University Entrance Exam
Raymond Hsu aims high after acing the SAT Exam, and eyes tertiary future from New Zealand base. Raymond Hsu, a 9-year-old student from Porirua, has […]
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth
Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki […]