Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback June 16, 2026 A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features… ...
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan June 14, 2026 Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death… ...
Mayor’s monthly column, council change discussed June 14, 2026 Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker Kia ora Porirua, Over the past few months, there has been increasing discussion about the future shape of… ...
Police seek help finding missing teenager June 12, 2026 Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near… ...
Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre June 12, 2026 Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming… ...
Poverty, Fear and Trauma can look like Non-Compliance June 12, 2026 Porirua Whānau Centre has urged Family Court judges to look beyond apparent non-compliance and recognise the poverty, fear and trauma often sitting behind whānau behaviour… ...
Police seek information after Whitby assault June 11, 2026 Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old was assaulted in Whitby on Wednesday evening, prompting an urgent investigation and increased police patrols in the… ...
Porirua playgrounds get upgrades June 10, 2026 Porirua City Council will begin upgrading two popular playgrounds this month, with new play equipment, improved safety surfacing and refreshed outdoor spaces planned for Waitangirua… ...
Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance June 9, 2026 A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua… ...
McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua June 7, 2026 McDonald's New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country's first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham… ...
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua June 6, 2026 Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through… ...
Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze June 5, 2026 Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing… ...
Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans June 4, 2026 Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on… ...
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours June 2, 2026 Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne… ...
Porirua celebrates Samoan language week June 2, 2026 Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita… ...McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua (June 7, 2026) McDonald's New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country's first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham… ...
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua (June 6, 2026) Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through… ...
Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze (June 5, 2026) Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing… ...
Metlink adds trains for Porirua rugby fans (June 4, 2026) Porirua rugby fans heading to the Hurricanes’ Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final against the ACT Brumbies will have extra trains available after the match on… ...
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours (June 2, 2026) Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne… ...
Porirua celebrates Samoan language week (June 2, 2026) Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita… ...
Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua (May 31, 2026) A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori… ...
New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households (May 31, 2026) Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region's new water entity prepares to take control… ...
Porirua freezes dog fees, eyes wider review (May 30, 2026) Porirua City Council has voted to freeze dog registration fees for 2026/27, keeping costs unchanged while it prepares for a wider review of animal control… ...
Grant helps Porirua Vikings stay game ready (May 29, 2026) Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club has received a $15,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to buy playing kit, jerseys, first aid supplies and rugby… ...
Porirua pop-up brings basketball, fitness, kai (May 28, 2026) Porirua families are invited to a free pop-up community event at Waitangirua Mall Basketball Court on Saturday, June 6, with 3-on-3 basketball, fitness challenges, free… ...
Porirua centre backs drug harm funding (May 27, 2026) Porirua Whānau Centre says a new $11.9 million Crown investment in the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme will strengthen community-led work to prevent… ...
Porirua fills family harm coordination gap (May 26, 2026) A long-standing gap in family harm coordination in Porirua has been filled, with Porirua Whānau Centre appointing Nu'ulelei Taulalo as Kaituitui Hapori | Community Connector.… ...
Coastguard Mana upgrades rescue boat with grant (May 25, 2026) Coastguard Mana will upgrade its rescue vessel after receiving a $25,827 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to help keep search and rescue operations running… ...
Tawa reservist earns veterans’ support (May 24, 2026) A Tawa woman who supports former service personnel through Veterans’ Affairs is earning encouragement from her clients as she takes on a new role as… ...
Porirua City Brass Stages Casino Cabaret (May 22, 2026) Porirua City Brass will bring music, theatre and casino-style sparkle to Linden Community Centre in July with Casino Royale, a cabaret fundraiser supporting the band’s… ...
Spicer drop-off stays, landfill use to end (May 21, 2026) Porirua residents are likely to keep a local rubbish drop-off at Spicer after the landfill closes in 2030, but waste would be trucked elsewhere for… ...
Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby (May 20, 2026) Young entrepreneurs will take centre stage in Whitby next month, with the Kids Market Pop-Up coming to Discovery School on Friday, June 5, from 4.30pm… ...
Te Rā Nui delivers more homes for Porirua (May 19, 2026) Nearly 80 new state homes will be delivered across Eastern Porirua in the coming months, as the Te Rā Nui partnership continues its renewal of… ...
Burst pipe sends wastewater into Porirua Harbour (May 18, 2026) A burst wastewater pipe in Porirua sent wastewater into the stormwater network and Porirua Harbour early Monday, prompting public warnings, water testing and traffic disruption… ...