Whitby Bowling Club Marks 50 Years with Joyful Jubilee Weekend November 26, 2025 Whitby Bowling Club celebrated its 50th Jubilee over the weekend with a series of well-attended events that honoured five decades of sport, community, and camaraderie… ...
New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term November 25, 2025 Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at… ...
Edmonds to contest new Kenepuru seat in 2026 November 24, 2025 Labour MP Barbara Edmonds has confirmed she will stand in the new Kenepuru electorate at the 2026 general election, as boundary changes reshape the political… ...
Porirua marks Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week with flag-raising ceremony November 24, 2025 Porirua celebrated the beginning of Solomon Aelan Pijin Langguis Wik this morning with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony, signalling the start of a week dedicated to… ...
State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata Summer Maintenance Works November 21, 2025 People travelling on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata are urged to make sure they stay up to date on ongoing roadworks… ...
Arts on Track to host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale November 21, 2025 Arts on Track will host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November at Platform 2, Plimmerton Railway Station. The gallery… ...
Labour selects Sophie Handford for new Kāpiti–Porirua North electorate in 2026 election November 20, 2025 Labour has chosen former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Sophie Handford as its candidate for the new Kāpiti electorate in the 2026 general election. The electorate,… ...
Porirua’s Summer brings Music, Markets, and Whānau Fun November 19, 2025 Porirua’s summer season is shaping up to be packed with free events, music, play, and community celebrations, kicking off on Sunday 7 December with Kirihimete… ...
Old materials, new life: Scooter track opens at Ngāti Toa Domain November 19, 2025 An under-used pathway in Paremata has been transformed into a colourful scooter track, giving new life to old materials and creating a fresh play space… ...
Business Spotlight: BedsRus Porirua Helping Locals Sleep Better November 14, 2025 Porirua shoppers looking for a great night’s sleep don’t have to look far. BedsRus Porirua has become the go-to destination for quality beds and mattresses… ...
Recount confirms Kylie Wihapi elected to Māori ward November 14, 2025 A judicial recount of votes for the Porirua City Council’s Māori ward has confirmed Kylie Wihapi as the successful candidate, securing her position on the… ...
Court orders recount in Porirua Māori Ward November 11, 2025 A recount of votes in Porirua City Council's Māori Ward will take place following a District Court decision issued today. The recount was granted after… ...
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions November 10, 2025 Aotea College’s Under 15 Girls Sevens team has claimed the 2025 College Sport Wellington (CSW) Rugby Sevens title, defeating Wellington Girls’ College 24–22 in a… ...
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members November 10, 2025 Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find… ...
Hidden Gems: ‘Books Worth Keeping’ – A Treasure Trove in Kenepuru November 9, 2025 Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into… ...Business Spotlight: BedsRus Porirua Helping Locals Sleep Better (November 14, 2025) Porirua shoppers looking for a great night’s sleep don’t have to look far. BedsRus Porirua has become the go-to destination for quality beds and mattresses… ...
Recount confirms Kylie Wihapi elected to Māori ward (November 14, 2025) A judicial recount of votes for the Porirua City Council’s Māori ward has confirmed Kylie Wihapi as the successful candidate, securing her position on the… ...
Court orders recount in Porirua Māori Ward (November 11, 2025) A recount of votes in Porirua City Council's Māori Ward will take place following a District Court decision issued today. The recount was granted after… ...
Aotea College Crowned Girls Sevens Champions (November 10, 2025) Aotea College’s Under 15 Girls Sevens team has claimed the 2025 College Sport Wellington (CSW) Rugby Sevens title, defeating Wellington Girls’ College 24–22 in a… ...
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members (November 10, 2025) Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find… ...
Hidden Gems: ‘Books Worth Keeping’ – A Treasure Trove in Kenepuru (November 9, 2025) Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into… ...
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua (November 9, 2025) Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see,… ...
Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape (November 3, 2025) Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana… ...
Nine More Fantastic Businesses – Join the Porirua News Business Directory (November 1, 2025) We’re excited to welcome another great mix of local businesses who’ve joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, from painting and plastering to restoration… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua (November 1, 2025) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Expect Delays: SH58 Roadworks Ramp Up Across Porirua This Week (November 1, 2025) Here’s the updated article with the new roadworks details for Pukerua Bay and the Mungavin Interchange added in: Porirua commuters face more delays as SH58,… ...
Claims of Mismanagement Spark Governance Row at Porirua Multicultural Council (October 30, 2025) Concerns over transparency, financial accountability, and leadership integrity have been raised by a former vice-president of the Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC), prompting a public response… ...
Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England (October 29, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...
Porirua Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years of service with weekend of honours (October 29, 2025) Porirua’s Fire Brigade was recognised for 75 years of dedicated service during a weekend of celebrations that honoured long-serving firefighters, their families, and the wider… ...
Lamb & Calf Day returns to Pāuatahanui School this November (October 29, 2025) Lamb & Calf Day is making its much-anticipated return to Pāuatahanui School on Saturday 8 November 2025, promising a family-friendly rural celebration from 10 AM… ...
Porirua East students explore nature’s classroom at Mexted Stream (October 28, 2025) Porirua East School pupils are discovering the wonders of the natural world through hands-on learning at Mexted Stream, thanks to a new partnership with Porirua… ...
Porirua to groove and rock with Queen, Bee Gees tribute show this Friday (October 24, 2025) Porirua Club will come alive with the sound of two legendary bands this Friday night, as Madsen Promotions brings its high-energy tribute to Queen and… ...
Porirua relaunches car seat recycling to keep kids safe (October 24, 2025) Porirua City Council is again calling on residents to dispose of expired or damaged child car seats and boosters, as part of a recycling drive… ...
Public Notice – All Trains in the region cancelled for Thursday – Severe weather warning (October 22, 2025) UPDATED 9pm 22 Oct All trains in the Wellington Region have been cancelled for Thursday 23 Oct, from 8am to 6pm. Please check https://www.metlink.org.nz/ for the latest… ...
Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds (October 22, 2025) Porirua residents are being warned to prepare for extreme weather on Thursday, with a Red Wind Warning in place across the Wellington region from 8 am… ...