New Green Space for Pukerua Bay September 17, 2025 Work will begin next week to remove the old Plunket building at Wairaka Park in Pukerua Bay, transforming the site into a larger, open green… …
Eastern Porirua residents lead new approach to candidate forums September 16, 2025 Residents of Eastern Porirua are taking election engagement into their own hands with a community-led candidate forum designed to put voters at the centre of… …
Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts September 16, 2025 Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals… …
Porirua Rangatahi to Reimagine Waenga September 16, 2025 Young performers from four local schools are preparing to take the stage with a fresh, ensemble adaptation of Waenga, a compelling play by Hariata and… …
Porirua College student showcases Māori carving at Te Papa September 15, 2025 Kapreez Kingi from Porirua College proudly stood beside her own carving this morning at the He Ringa Toi – Māori Art exhibition at Te Papa.… …
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections September 15, 2025 Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say… …
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua September 14, 2025 Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am… …
Mana’s Trevor Farmer nominated for National Leadership award September 14, 2025 Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been named a finalist for the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of Excellence, recognising his exceptional leadership and long-standing service in marine… …
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop September 14, 2025 Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree… …
Graduates of the Empowering Youth Voices program Honoured in Porirua September 12, 2025 Young people from Porirua were honoured this week for their leadership and creativity, as the Empowering Youth Voices programme concluded with a celebratory graduation event… …
Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations September 11, 2025 Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth… …
Labour candidates unveil bold vision for Porirua’s future September 5, 2025 Labour-aligned Porirua City Councillors Josh Trlin and Geoff Hayward have launched a joint manifesto for the 2025 local elections, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on… …
Police search for missing 13-year-old last seen in Porirua September 4, 2025 Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Kenzie, who was reported missing after she was last seen in the Porirua area on… …
Police search for missing 14-year-old Emily in Porirua August 28, 2025 Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Emily, a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Porirua. Emily was last seen around 9:00pm on… …
Mana College netballers promoted after stunning Win August 28, 2025 Mana College’s Senior A netball team have earned promotion to the A Grade for 2026 after winning the Lower North Island Secondary Schools B Grade… …
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity August 28, 2025 Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city's diverse communities. The… …
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale August 25, 2025 Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging… …
Police seek help to find missing teen in Porirua August 22, 2025 Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 14-year-old Revade, who has been reported missing in the Porirua area. Revade was last seen… …
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua August 22, 2025 A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… …
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge August 21, 2025 Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the… …
Victoria University Open Day to draw thousands August 19, 2025 More than 5,000 high school students and their caregivers are registered to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington’s largest Open Day on Friday 22… …Mālō e lelei, Porirua: Tongan Language Week begins with celebration (August 18, 2025) Porirua’s Tongan community came together in song, prayer, and celebration this morning at Pātaka to mark the opening of Tonga Language Week 2025. The event… ...
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua (August 18, 2025) Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on… ...
Aotea College U15 back-to-back Ross Findlay Cup titles in thrilling final (August 17, 2025) Aotea College’s Under-15 rugby team has done it again, defending their Ross Findlay Cup title in dramatic fashion with a 34–33 victory over Kapiti College.… ...
Porirua rail users reminded: ‘Stay Off, Stay Safe’ (August 12, 2025) Trains run daily through Porirua’s busy rail network, and officials are urging residents to take extra care around the tracks as Rail Safety Week 2025… ...
Pātaka to honour 50 years since 1975 Land March (August 11, 2025) Pātaka Art + Museum will next week open a new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Land March, a landmark protest against the… ...
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor (August 11, 2025) Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local… ...
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution (August 11, 2025) The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...
Te Kiwa Nui 2025 Colleges – Kicks off Today at Te Rauparaha Arena (August 8, 2025) Porirua’s biggest celebration of Pacific and Māori student performance is happening today at Te Rauparaha Arena — and there’s still time to grab tickets. Te… ...
Tree planted at Mana College to honour Charlie Waihōpai Jackson (August 4, 2025) Students and staff at Mana College gathered today to celebrate the life of Charlie Waihōpai Jackson, a cherished member of the Te Whare Ako community,… ...
Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns to Porirua (August 4, 2025) More than 2100 students are set to light up Te Rauparaha Arena in early August as the Te Kiwa Nui Festival returns with two days… ...
Nominations Close for 2025 Porirua Elections: Full List of Candidates Confirmed (August 3, 2025) Nominations have officially closed for the 2025 Porirua City Council elections, with 31 candidates confirmed across the mayoralty, general wards, and the Māori ward. Voters… ...
Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua (July 31, 2025) Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday (July 29, 2025) Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
BizHub Porirua Celebrates Launch this Friday (July 29, 2025) BizHub Porirua, an innovative pop-up initiative designed to strengthen local businesses and community connections, celebrates its official launch this Friday, 1 August, at Kai Tahi… ...
Porirua residents to pay nearly $350,000 for school speed zone changes (July 29, 2025) Porirua City ratepayers will be contributing nearly $350,000 towards new speed limit signs around local schools, following recent city council decisions in line with new… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards (July 28, 2025) Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week (July 28, 2025) Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards (July 24, 2025) Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone (July 22, 2025) More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts.… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Programmes Expanded (July 13, 2025) Porirua Whānau Centre has expanded its successful Ko Wai Au programme as part of the Government’s new Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) initiative,… ...