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… ...
Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures February 8, 2026 Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on… ...
Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection February 7, 2026 Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping… ...
Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone February 7, 2026 A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am… ...
Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel February 5, 2026 Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between… ...
Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special February 4, 2026 By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and… ...
23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour February 4, 2026 Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery.… ...
Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua February 2, 2026 A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty,… ...
Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon January 30, 2026 Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from… ...
Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors January 29, 2026 Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through… ...
Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea January 29, 2026 Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The… ...
Phoenix fire in Porirua, leap to second on table January 27, 2026 Wellington Phoenix have rocketed from ninth to second on the Ninja A-League ladder after a clinical 3-1 win over Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium… ...23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour (February 4, 2026) Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery.… ...
Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 2, 2026) A warm welcome to nine outstanding businesses who’ve recently joined the Porirua News Business Directory. From car care and catering to arborists, pest control, beauty,… ...
Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon (January 30, 2026) Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from… ...
Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash kills two contractors (January 29, 2026) Two people killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill were pest control contractors working along the Transmission Gully state highway corridor, which runs through… ...
Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea (January 29, 2026) Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The… ...
Phoenix fire in Porirua, leap to second on table (January 27, 2026) Wellington Phoenix have rocketed from ninth to second on the Ninja A-League ladder after a clinical 3-1 win over Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium… ...
Porirua United win record kirikiti tournament (January 25, 2026) Porirua United Kirikiti Club has won the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti tournament, claiming the title at a landmark event celebrating Pasifika women’s sport. The… ...
Porirua hosts Waitangi Weekend National 7’s (January 25, 2026) Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby Football Club will host the National Club 7s tournament at Ngāti Toa Domain in Plimmerton on Waitangi Weekend, Saturday, February 7, bringing teams… ...
Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrates 100 years (January 25, 2026) One of Porirua’s longest-running sports clubs has marked a significant milestone, with the Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrating 100 years since it was founded in… ...
Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30 (January 23, 2026) Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state… ...
Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby (January 23, 2026) Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins… ...
Greater Wellington reports strong credit rating (January 21, 2026) S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long‑term and A‑1+ short‑term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The… ...
Phoenix women play Adelaide United in Porirua (January 20, 2026) The Wellington Phoenix women will face Adelaide United at Jerry Collins Stadium on Sunday, January 25, bringing professional women’s football and a full afternoon of… ...
Porirua 10-year-old passes NCEA (January 20, 2026) A Porirua Year 6 student has passed NCEA and Cambridge exams years before most teenagers even begin sitting them. Raymond Hsu, 10, achieved Merit grades… ...
Rates Cap Fails Cost of Living (January 18, 2026) By Porirua City councillor, Geoff Hayward To the Prime Minister, the Right Hon Christopher Luxon MP. I’m writing this plainly, because plain language matters when… ...
Summer events bring Porirua together (January 18, 2026) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few… ...
Porirua Drivers: Delays, Detours and Closures This Week (January 17, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua and north toward Kāpiti are being warned to expect delays over the long weekend as extensive state highway roadworks continue across… ...
Porirua United to Compete in First Women’s Kirikiti Tournament (January 16, 2026) Porirua United Kirikiti Club will be part of a historic sporting event next Monday when the Hutt Valley hosts its first-ever women’s-only kirikiti tournament. Porirua… ...
Summer Maintenance on SH1 Transmission Gully (January 16, 2026) Extensive resurfacing and repair works are underway on SH1 Transmission Gully, prepping the road for winter. Both northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing night-time closures,… ...
Metlink boosts services for Ed Sheeran show (January 15, 2026) Ed Sheeran fans heading to Sky Stadium next Wednesday, January 21, will be able to ride public transport for free, with extra Metlink services laid… ...