Eastern Porirua residents lead new approach to candidate forums September 16, 2025 Residents of Eastern Porirua are taking election engagement into their own hands with a community-led candidate forum designed to put voters at the centre of… ...
Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts September 16, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals… ...
Porirua Rangatahi to Reimagine Waenga September 16, 2025 Young performers from four local schools are preparing to take the stage with a fresh, ensemble adaptation of Waenga, a compelling play by Hariata and… ...
Porirua College student showcases Māori carving at Te Papa September 15, 2025 Kapreez Kingi from Porirua College proudly stood beside her own carving this morning at the He Ringa Toi – Māori Art exhibition at Te Papa.… ...
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections September 15, 2025 Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say… ...
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua September 14, 2025 Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award September 14, 2025 Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine… ...
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop September 14, 2025 Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree… ...
Graduates of the Empowering Youth Voices program Honoured in Porirua September 12, 2025 Young people from Porirua were honoured this week for their leadership and creativity, as the Empowering Youth Voices programme concluded with a celebratory graduation event… ...
Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations September 11, 2025 Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth… ...
Missing Porirua Teen Found Safe and Well September 8, 2025 Kenzie, the 13-year-old reported missing after last being seen in Porirua on Tuesday, 2 September, has been found safe and well, Police confirmed today. Concerns… ...
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy September 5, 2025 Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric… ...
Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future September 5, 2025 Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on… ...
Police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Porirua September 4, 2025 Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Kenzie, who was reported missing after she was last seen in the Porirua area on… ...
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support September 4, 2025 Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New… ...Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations (September 11, 2025) Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth… ...
Missing Porirua Teen Found Safe and Well (September 8, 2025) Kenzie, the 13-year-old reported missing after last being seen in Porirua on Tuesday, 2 September, has been found safe and well, Police confirmed today. Concerns… ...
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy (September 5, 2025) Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric… ...
Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future (September 5, 2025) Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on… ...
Police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Porirua (September 4, 2025) Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Kenzie, who was reported missing after she was last seen in the Porirua area on… ...
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support (September 4, 2025) Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New… ...
Welcome to Our Newest Business Directory Members! (September 1, 2025) List your business now, email: [email protected] Porirua News is proud to keep growing our Business Directory — a place where locals can easily find trusted… ...
Five Wellington councils submit joint plan for new regional water entity (August 29, 2025) Porirua City Council has joined four other Wellington metropolitan councils in submitting a joint plan to form a new water services organisation, aiming to improve… ...
Police search for missing 14-year-old Emily in Porirua (August 28, 2025) Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Emily, a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Porirua. Emily was last seen around 9:00pm on… ...
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity (August 28, 2025) Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city's diverse communities. The… ...
Night Closures, Lane Changes Across Wellington Region Highways This Week (August 25, 2025) Motorists across the Wellington region should prepare for multiple highway disruptions this week, as planned roadworks are set to affect key state highway routes from… ...
Porirua’s Whitney Souness Chases Netball Dream (August 25, 2025) Porirua’s own Whitney Souness, affectionately known as the "Princess of Porirua," has signed with the Sydney-based GIANTS for the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball season, marking… ...
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale (August 25, 2025) Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging… ...
Police seek help to find missing teen in Porirua (August 22, 2025) Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 14-year-old Revade, who has been reported missing in the Porirua area. Revade was last seen… ...
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua (August 22, 2025) A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… ...
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge (August 21, 2025) Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the… ...
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun (August 20, 2025) Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning… ...
Victoria University Open Day to draw thousands (August 19, 2025) More than 5,000 high school students and their caregivers are registered to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington’s largest Open Day on Friday 22… ...
Topor Restaurant Serves 7,000+ Meals to Support NICU Families (August 19, 2025) For over a decade, Steve and Val Askew of Topor Restaurant in Plimmerton have quietly nourished one of the region’s most vulnerable communities: families with… ...
Mālō e lelei, Porirua: Tongan Language Week begins with celebration (August 18, 2025) Porirua’s Tongan community came together in song, prayer, and celebration this morning at Pātaka to mark the opening of Tonga Language Week 2025. The event… ...