Porirua Whānau Centre doubles youth employment programme July 19, 2026 Twice as many Porirua rangatahi will be helped off benefits and into work each year after Porirua Whānau Centre secured a new three-year contract with… ...
Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards July 19, 2026 Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit… ...
Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate July 18, 2026 Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs… ...
Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year July 18, 2026 The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st… ...
Porirua families invited to Brandon Intermediate open evening July 17, 2026 Brandon Intermediate is inviting future Year 7 students and their whānau to explore the Cannons Creek school at its open evening on Thursday, August 13.… ...
Council warns families after headstone provider complaint July 15, 2026 Porirua City Council is warning families to check the credentials of headstone providers after a local family was reportedly left substantially out of pocket without… ...
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste July 15, 2026 Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City… ...
Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park July 14, 2026 Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will… ...
Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens July 13, 2026 A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further… ...
Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards July 12, 2026 Porirua residents who have dedicated years to supporting refugees, sport, culture and young people have been recognised at the city’s 2026 Civic Awards. The awards… ...
Porirua remembers Sergeant Derek Wootton July 11, 2026 Porirua is remembering Sergeant Derek Wootton on the 18th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Sergeant Wootton, 52, died after being struck… ...
Porirua schools uncover hidden listening difficulties July 10, 2026 Five Porirua schools are taking part in a pilot programme aimed at identifying hearing and auditory processing difficulties that may be affecting children’s learning. Windley… ...
Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside July 10, 2026 Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title July 9, 2026 Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Police seek information after Tawa copper theft July 9, 2026 Police are appealing for information after railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with in Tawa. Police said they were notified between 6am and 7am on… ...Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards (July 12, 2026) Porirua residents who have dedicated years to supporting refugees, sport, culture and young people have been recognised at the city’s 2026 Civic Awards. The awards… ...
Porirua remembers Sergeant Derek Wootton (July 11, 2026) Porirua is remembering Sergeant Derek Wootton on the 18th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Sergeant Wootton, 52, died after being struck… ...
Porirua schools uncover hidden listening difficulties (July 10, 2026) Five Porirua schools are taking part in a pilot programme aimed at identifying hearing and auditory processing difficulties that may be affecting children’s learning. Windley… ...
Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside (July 10, 2026) Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title (July 9, 2026) Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Police seek information after Tawa copper theft (July 9, 2026) Police are appealing for information after railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with in Tawa. Police said they were notified between 6am and 7am on… ...
Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs (July 8, 2026) Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be… ...
Police treat Titahi Bay fire as suspicious (July 7, 2026) A Titahi Bay house fire previously reported as spreading quickly in high winds is being treated as suspicious, Police have confirmed. The blaze destroyed a… ...
Geoff Hayward: Annual Plan gives Porirua breathing room (July 7, 2026) Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward Zero per cent rates increases. Balanced budgets. Riparian planting. Council business can be really hard to interpret if… ...
Porirua community initiatives recognised at 2026 Gold Awards (July 6, 2026) Porirua organisations and community initiatives were among those recognised at the 2026 Gold Awards, which celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across the Greater Wellington region.… ...
Porirua youth podcast launches at Pātaka (July 6, 2026) Porirua’s young voices are set to be heard on air following the official launch of the Porirua Voices Youth Podcast at Pātaka. The launch event… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard (July 6, 2026) Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington… ...
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation (July 5, 2026) Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the… ...
New World Tawa owners farewell community (July 4, 2026) New World Tawa will close early on Sunday as the store prepares to change hands. Owners Scott and Ash farewell the Tawa community after almost… ...
Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback (July 3, 2026) Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only… ...
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award (July 3, 2026) Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business,… ...
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront (July 2, 2026) Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from… ...
Police name man killed in Grenada North crash (July 2, 2026) Police have named the man who died after a crash on State Highway 1 near Grenada North as Gregory David Diggins, 62, of Lower Hutt.… ...
Tiaki Wai takes over Porirua water services today (July 1, 2026) Porirua residents are now being told to contact Tiaki Wai for water leaks, wastewater issues, stormwater problems and water billing enquiries, after the new regional… ...
Onepoto Ward by-election date confirmed (July 1, 2026) Porirua City Council will hold a by-election on 16 October to fill the Onepoto General Ward seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor… ...