Pātaka hosts launch for digital tool to track harbour health March 5, 2026 A new digital modelling tool designed to help monitor and understand the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour has been launched at Pātaka Art + Museum.… ...
Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill March 5, 2026 Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our… ...
Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors March 5, 2026 A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme,… ...
Cannons Creek pharmacist still helping families at 90 March 5, 2026 At 90 years old, Shirley Gay is still helping children and families find natural ways to improve their health. Her journey began decades ago. Shirley… ...
The Business of Care: How Ninness Funeral Home Supports Porirua Families at Their Most Difficult Moments March 3, 2026 In every community there are businesses that operate quietly, professionally, and with extraordinary responsibility. In Porirua, one of those is Ninness Funeral Home. While most… ...
This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua March 3, 2026 This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our… ...
Porirua tamariki lead active travel push March 2, 2026 Hundreds of tamariki across Porirua are expected to swap car rides for walking shoes, bikes and bus passes this month as Movin’March returns for its… ...
Cannons Creek assault, arrest made February 27, 2026 Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man following an alleged firearm assault in Cannons Creek last week that left one person in hospital. Officers… ...
Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe February 26, 2026 Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to get their child restraints checked at a free safety event in Ranui next month. Porirua City Council is… ...
Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage February 26, 2026 All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua… ...
Splash pad upgrades start at Aotea Lagoon February 25, 2026 Work will begin next week on new changing cubicles at the north end of Aotea Lagoon, aimed at improving facilities for families using Porirua’s popular… ...
Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions February 24, 2026 Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents… ...
200+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua February 23, 2026 The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 200 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington February 23, 2026 Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...
Porirua roadworks, SH1 SH59 traffic updates for February 21 to 27 February 20, 2026 Motorists travelling through Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti face another week of roadworks, with lane closures and stop go controls in place across several state highways… ...Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage (February 26, 2026) All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua… ...
Splash pad upgrades start at Aotea Lagoon (February 25, 2026) Work will begin next week on new changing cubicles at the north end of Aotea Lagoon, aimed at improving facilities for families using Porirua’s popular… ...
Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions (February 24, 2026) Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents… ...
200+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 23, 2026) The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 200 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington (February 23, 2026) Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...
Porirua roadworks, SH1 SH59 traffic updates for February 21 to 27 (February 20, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti face another week of roadworks, with lane closures and stop go controls in place across several state highways… ...
Update: Cannons Creek shooting leaves one injured (February 20, 2026) Armed police remain in Cannons Creek after an early morning assault that forced nearby schools into lockdown. Officers were called to Dido Place about 7.40am… ...
Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End (February 19, 2026) Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill (February 19, 2026) Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors (February 19, 2026) Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors.… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 18, 2026) Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services,… ...
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island (February 16, 2026) The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of… ...
Update: Located safe, well and back with family now (February 15, 2026) Police appeal for sightings of missing teen in Titahi Bay Police are appealing for information about a 17-year-old reported missing from Titahi Bay. Mikaylah Tauhore-Morgan… ...
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region (February 15, 2026) Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the… ...
Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises (February 13, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming… ...
Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers (February 13, 2026) Cally O’Neill (left), Facilitator of The People Speak; and Santino Morehu-Smith, Future Unity. Report and photos by Roy Murphy The organisers of the Porirua Citizens… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 11, 2026) A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community… ...
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes (February 11, 2026) Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech… ...
Pare-Plim pipped at the final post (February 11, 2026) Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens… ...
Porirua Waitangi Day in Pictures (February 11, 2026) 📸 Elias Rodriguez for Mark Tantrum Photography. Event delivered in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council’s events team. 📸 Elias… ...