Variable 30km/h school speed limits coming to Porirua July 28, 2026 New variable 30km/h speed limit signs are being installed outside schools across Porirua to improve safety for tamariki and rangatahi travelling to and from school.… ...
From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 27, 2026 From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being… ...
Partners Porirua seeks trustees and youth representative July 27, 2026 Partners Porirua Trust is seeking three new members to join its board and support its work with rangatahi and communities across Porirua. The trust is… ...
From house moves to fresh cuts: Another nine familiar businesses welcomed back July 26, 2026 From choosing a new bed or shifting furniture to sorting the garden, repairing the car, managing a property or getting a fresh haircut, another nine… ...
Welcome back: Nine familiar businesses mark another year with Porirua News July 26, 2026 Nine familiar businesses are being celebrated for continuing their involvement in a locally owned community news project supporting free and accessible reporting across Porirua and… ...
Porirua support helps family through citizenship battle July 24, 2026 A Ngāpuhi father who fought to secure citizenship for his overseas-born children says support from Porirua Whānau Centre helped his family rebuild their lives in… ...
Man charged over alleged Tawa copper theft July 24, 2026 A man has been charged following a Police investigation into alleged copper theft and damage to railway signalling cables in Tawa. Porirua News reported earlier… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef sells out first WOAP event July 23, 2026 Sushil’s Musclechef Café has sold out its first Wellington On a Plate event of the year. A Culinary Tale of India will be held on… ...
Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together July 22, 2026 More than 300 business owners, entrepreneurs and supporters gathered at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for Porirua BizFest 2026. The annual business festival, held on… ...
Porirua billiards community remembers Russell Robinson July 22, 2026 Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a… ...
New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday July 21, 2026 The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt… ...
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 billiards community remembers Russell Robinson (July 22, 2026) Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a… ...
New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday (July 21, 2026) The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt… ...
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 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… ...