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Crowds of secondary school students and jobseekers fill Te Rauparaha Arena during the Porirua Careers Expo, visiting exhibitor stalls and speaking with employers and training providers.

Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua May 11, 2026 More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with… ...

A licence plate recognition camera mounted on the side of a vehicle on a suburban street.

Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions May 8, 2026 Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial… ...

Porirua mum has $14,000 debt cleared May 7, 2026 A Porirua mother of four has had nearly $14,000 in debt cleared after receiving support from Porirua Whānau Centre. The woman had been facing ongoing… ...

Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor May 6, 2026 Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now… ...

Promotional graphic for a free “Waste and your workplace” seminar featuring waste expert Kate Fenwick, with a landfill background and Porirua City branding.

Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste May 5, 2026 Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be… ...

Wellington Phoenix defender tracks the ball in mid-air while a Brisbane Roar player pressures from behind during a semi-final match.

Phoenix under pressure as semi-final returns to Porirua May 4, 2026 Wellington Phoenix Women will return home needing a result after a 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final.… ...

Colourful mural featuring a flying stitchbird with golden wings beside bold rainbow geometric shapes.

Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi May 1, 2026 A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process… ...

Overhead view of a clothing market inside Kai Tahi in Porirua, with racks of garments and shoppers browsing beneath a curved ceiling. Large text reads “My Walk in Wardrobe” with location details below.

Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua April 30, 2026 A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk… ...

BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua April 30, 2026 Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day… ...

Two Pasifika women stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera, wearing white tops, woven-style skirts with colourful patterns, and traditional adornments.

Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks April 28, 2026 Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and… ...

Eleven Porirua college students stand together at the start of their Mahi Rangatahi internships with Porirua City Council.

Porirua interns gain skills through council programme April 28, 2026 A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in… ...

Crowd of Wellington Phoenix supporters in yellow and black fill a covered stand at Porirua Park during a match.

Porirua to host Phoenix semi-final April 27, 2026 Porirua is set to host one of the biggest matches in local football history, with the Wellington Phoenix to play a women’s A-League semi-final at… ...

People gather outside the Porirua RSA building at dawn as a service is held, with attendees seated and standing near a flagpole and memorial area.

Porirua commemorates Anzac Day with services across the city April 25, 2026 Porirua residents gathered from the early hours this morning to honour service personnel past and present, with Anzac Day commemorations held across the city. A… ...

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members including Lesli Drain Clearing, Capital Scaffolding, MPT Agencies, Astral Electrical, Taylor Plumbing, Executive Airport Shuttles, Pop! Training, One Stop Driver Training, and Barrow Electrical logos and branding.

Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory April 23, 2026 Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We’d like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and… ...

Three young people stand in front of a bright, multicoloured background. The person in the centre smiles and points directly at the camera, while the two on either side pose confidently, suggesting energy and enthusiasm.

Porirua Careers Expo returns, offers prizes and pathways April 22, 2026 The Porirua Careers Expo will return to Te Rauparaha Arena early next month, promising a full day of career inspiration, industry connections and practical support… ...

Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks (April 28, 2026) Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and… ...

Porirua interns gain skills through council programme (April 28, 2026) A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in… ...

Porirua to host Phoenix semi-final (April 27, 2026) Porirua is set to host one of the biggest matches in local football history, with the Wellington Phoenix to play a women’s A-League semi-final at… ...

Porirua commemorates Anzac Day with services across the city (April 25, 2026) Porirua residents gathered from the early hours this morning to honour service personnel past and present, with Anzac Day commemorations held across the city. A… ...

Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory (April 23, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We’d like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and… ...

Porirua Careers Expo returns, offers prizes and pathways (April 22, 2026) The Porirua Careers Expo will return to Te Rauparaha Arena early next month, promising a full day of career inspiration, industry connections and practical support… ...

State of emergency declared across Wellington region as heavy rain hits (April 20, 2026) A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington… ...

Porirua thunderstorms trigger warning, heavy rain risk rises (April 19, 2026) A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Porirua and surrounding areas, with forecasters warning of intense downpours and hazardous conditions through midday Sunday. MetService… ...

Heavy rain floods Porirua suburbs, evacuations, more storms ahead (April 18, 2026) Residents in parts of Porirua are dealing with severe flooding after torrential rain inundates homes and forces evacuations on Saturday, with more heavy rain expected… ...

Police seize drugs, cash, stolen goods in Porirua raid (April 17, 2026) A 30-year-old man has appeared in court after Police uncovered drugs, cash and suspected stolen property at a Cannons Creek address in Porirua. The arrest… ...

Porirua ANZAC Services 25 APRIL 2026 (April 16, 2026) Communities across Porirua City will come together on Saturday 25 April 2026 to mark ANZAC Day and remember those who served and sacrificed in war,… ...

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Hearing loss warning, Porirua expert urges checks (April 14, 2026) Many Porirua residents may be overlooking early signs of hearing loss, with new research showing a significant number are delaying or avoiding hearing tests. A… ...

Scout group welcomes rangatahi and families in Titahi Bay (April 12, 2026) A Porirua scout group is inviting new members to join its youth programmes, offering activities for children and teenagers across a range of age groups.… ...

April 10 – Wahine Day remembered (April 10, 2026) The sinking of the Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine on 10 April 1968 was New Zealand’s worst modern maritime disaster. Fifty-one people lost their lives that day,… ...

Mayor’s column: Fuel costs hit Porirua households (April 10, 2026) Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker There’s no getting around it -- the fuel situation is biting, and I know a lot of households… ...

Porirua borrowers urged to claim El Cheapo refunds (April 10, 2026) Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track… ...

Regional News: Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening (April 8, 2026) Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba… ...

Ngāti Toa Chief Executive leads Regional Leadership Group (April 7, 2026) Ngāti Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik has been appointed deputy chair of the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee and will act as co-chair alongside Greater… ...

Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (April 5, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with… ...