Titahi Bay School Wins $150K Grant for New Covered Court April 28, 2025 Titahi Bay School has secured a $150,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to construct a Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) canopy over… …
Police increase patrols after $32,000 damage and theft at Porirua schools April 24, 2025 Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are stepping up patrols following a spate of damage and theft incidents at schools in Porirua East, with repairs underway… …
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu April 24, 2025 As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there's no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co.… …
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home April 24, 2025 For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and… …
NZCT Supports House of Grace Trust to Empower Young Mums April 23, 2025 New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $6,688 to the House of Grace Trust, ensuring essential support continues for young pregnant women in Porirua, helping… …
Porirua marks ANZAC day with citywide services April 22, 2025 Porirua residents are invited to unite in remembrance this Anzac Day, with several services scheduled across the city on Friday, 25 April. The commemorations offer… …
Porirua to host 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals April 21, 2025 Porirua is set to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from Thursday, 24 April to Sunday, 27 April at Ngāti Toa Domain in… …
Titahi Bay Easter Fair Brings Joy to Porirua April 19, 2025 Porirua residents turned out in droves on Good Friday for the annual Titahi Bay Easter Fair, which moved this year to Te Rauparaha Park to… …
Rising Costs and Falling Wages April 18, 2025 Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP, Column for Porirua News Kiwis woke up to a cruel April Fools’ joke. April 1 used to be a day… …
Porirua Residents Asked to Have Their Say on Future of Water Services and Rates April 15, 2025 Porirua City Council is calling on residents to have their say on two key issues that could shape the future of the city — the… …
Nominations Open for 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards April 15, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to put forward their favourite local volunteer groups, with nominations now open for the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.… …
Students March on Parliament in Climate Strike April 11, 2025 Hundreds of students and supporters gathered in Wellington on Friday for the latest School Strike 4 Climate, calling on the Government to rethink its fast-track… …
Porirua Careers Expo returns, Bigger and Better for 2025 April 11, 2025 Porirua’s popular Careers Expo is back for 2025, bringing even more opportunities for job seekers and students to connect with industry professionals and education providers.… …
Hurricanes Honour Jerry Collins Ahead of Crusaders Clash April 10, 2025 Porirua rugby legend remembered as Hurricanes prepare for Super Rugby showdown. The Hurricanes will take the spirit of Porirua’s own Jerry Collins with them onto… …
Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards April 10, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour… …
Porirua Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores April 7, 2025 CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Porirua stores. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his… …
Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration April 7, 2025 Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds… …
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal April 5, 2025 Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling… …ASB Polyfest Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Pride (April 4, 2025) The ASB Polyfest returns in full force this week, celebrating its 50th anniversary with record-breaking participation and deep cultural pride at the Manukau Sports Bowl… ...
Porirua Prodigy Passes University Entrance Exam (April 4, 2025) Raymond Hsu aims high after acing the SAT Exam, and eyes tertiary future from New Zealand base. Raymond Hsu, a 9-year-old student from Porirua, has… ...
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth (April 3, 2025) Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki… ...
Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years (April 3, 2025) Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...
Porirua Gears up for an Action-Packed School Holidays (April 2, 2025) With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, Porirua is bursting with activities to keep tamariki and whānau entertained—whether you're after adventure, creativity… ...
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished (April 2, 2025) More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the… ...
Lao New Year Festival to Bring Colour, Culture, and Community Spirit to Porirua (March 31, 2025) Families across Porirua are invited to join the vibrant celebrations of Boun Pi Mai, the Lao New Year, on Saturday 5 April 2025 at Mungavin… ...
Mana College Secures Double Silver at National Volleyball Championships (March 31, 2025) Mana College is celebrating a double success after both its senior volleyball teams secured silver in their divisions at the 2025 New Zealand Secondary School… ...
New Kit Fuels Confidence for Porirua’s National Games Team (March 31, 2025) Special Olympics Porirua athletes will be stepping onto the field with renewed pride this year, thanks to a $6,420 grant from the New Zealand Community… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories (March 27, 2025) From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities (March 27, 2025) Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Explore Porirua’s Scenic Walking Trails (March 26, 2025) Porirua, with its diverse landscapes of coastlines, forests, and hills, offers a variety of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Here are… ...
Standing with Porirua: Greater Wellington Commits to Partnerships (March 24, 2025) Column by Daran Ponter, Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council By signing Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord, Greater Wellington Regional… ...
From Meals to Memories, Cobb & Co Porirua Keeps Serving Up Great Times (March 23, 2025) Cobb & Co, one of New Zealand’s most enduring restaurant brands, is turning the page on a new chapter in Porirua, with local couple Mohan… ...
Porirua Tech Star, Crowned Young New Zealander of the Year (March 21, 2025) Written by'Alakihihifo Vailala for Pacific Media Network From Cannons Creek to Forbes’ 30 Under 30, software engineer and Fibre Fale co-founder Namulau'ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 (March 20, 2025) By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Porirua Young Employee Awards Celebrate Rising Talent (March 20, 2025) Porirua’s future workforce was in the spotlight last night at the Porirua Young Employee Awards, an event hosted by Partners Porirua at Kai Tahi. The… ...
Stolen War Medals Found in Porirua Op Shop (March 19, 2025) A set of stolen military medals, missing for over seven years, has been reunited with its owner after being spotted by chance outside a Rānui… ...
You Can’t Kick the Can Down the Road – Column by Cr Hayward (March 19, 2025) Column by Geoff Hayward, Porirua City Cr for Onepoto One of the things I wished I had as a decision maker was either a time… ...
Have Your Say on the Future of Wellington’s Water Services (March 19, 2025) Residents across the Wellington region are being invited to have their say on the future of water services, with public consultation opening tomorrow, 20 March.… ...