Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe February 26, 2026 Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to get their child restraints checked at a free safety event in Ranui next month. Porirua City Council is… ...
Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage February 26, 2026 All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua… ...
Splash pad upgrades start at Aotea Lagoon February 25, 2026 Work will begin next week on new changing cubicles at the north end of Aotea Lagoon, aimed at improving facilities for families using Porirua’s popular… ...
Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions February 24, 2026 Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents… ...
200+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua February 23, 2026 The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 200 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington February 23, 2026 Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...
Porirua roadworks, SH1 SH59 traffic updates for February 21 to 27 February 20, 2026 Motorists travelling through Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti face another week of roadworks, with lane closures and stop go controls in place across several state highways… ...
Update: Cannons Creek shooting leaves one injured February 20, 2026 Armed police remain in Cannons Creek after an early morning assault that forced nearby schools into lockdown. Officers were called to Dido Place about 7.40am… ...
Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End February 19, 2026 Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill February 19, 2026 Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors February 19, 2026 Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors.… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua February 18, 2026 Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services,… ...
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island February 16, 2026 The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of… ...
Update: Located safe, well and back with family now February 15, 2026 Police appeal for sightings of missing teen in Titahi Bay Police are appealing for information about a 17-year-old reported missing from Titahi Bay. Mikaylah Tauhore-Morgan… ...
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region February 15, 2026 Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the… ...Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill (February 19, 2026) Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors (February 19, 2026) Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors.… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 18, 2026) Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services,… ...
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island (February 16, 2026) The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of… ...
Update: Located safe, well and back with family now (February 15, 2026) Police appeal for sightings of missing teen in Titahi Bay Police are appealing for information about a 17-year-old reported missing from Titahi Bay. Mikaylah Tauhore-Morgan… ...
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region (February 15, 2026) Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the… ...
Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises (February 13, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming… ...
Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers (February 13, 2026) Cally O’Neill (left), Facilitator of The People Speak; and Santino Morehu-Smith, Future Unity. Report and photos by Roy Murphy The organisers of the Porirua Citizens… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 11, 2026) A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community… ...
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes (February 11, 2026) Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech… ...
Pare-Plim pipped at the final post (February 11, 2026) Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens… ...
Porirua Waitangi Day in Pictures (February 11, 2026) 📸 Elias Rodriguez for Mark Tantrum Photography. Event delivered in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council’s events team. 📸 Elias… ...
Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures (February 8, 2026) Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on… ...
Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection (February 7, 2026) Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping… ...
Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone (February 7, 2026) A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am… ...
Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel (February 5, 2026) Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between… ...
Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special (February 4, 2026) By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and… ...
23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour (February 4, 2026) Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery.… ...
Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 2, 2026) A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty,… ...
Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon (January 30, 2026) Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from… ...