Civic Life

Summer Maintenance on SH1 Transmission Gully January 16, 2026 Extensive resurfacing and repair works are underway on SH1 Transmission Gully, prepping the road for winter. Both northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing night-time closures,… …
Plimmerton railway station platforms with empty tracks, shelters and overhead power lines on a cloudy day. Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs January 9, 2026 The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the… …
A row of small Porirua shops with colourful signage, parked cars, a pedestrian crossing, and a large blue planter on the footpath. Porirua Police Warn Shoppers of Online Scams December 28, 2025 Porirua residents are being urged to take extra care when buying and selling items on social media, as Police warn of common tactics being used… …
Pams has partnered with the Returned and Services Association to send 150 Christmas care packages to deployed New Zealand Defence Force personnel around the world, continuing an 85-year tradition of supporting service members away from home at Christmas. Pams and RSA send Christmas care packages to NZDF personnel overseas December 27, 2025 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed overseas will receive a small reminder of home this Christmas, with 150 care packages sent through a partnership between… …
A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action. Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives December 20, 2025 More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… …