Aotea College retain Beard Trophy after late comeback July 3, 2026 Aotea College’s 1st XV have retained the Beard Trophy after a dramatic 36-32 win over Mana College. The team trailed by 10 points with only… …
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront July 2, 2026 Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from… …
Aotea vs Mana match supports Ashen’s family June 29, 2026 A gold coin donation will be collected at this Wednesday night’s Beard Trophy Challenge between Aotea College and Mana College to help support Aotea student… …
Aotea community rallies for Ashen in Bali ICU June 24, 2026 The Aotea College sports community is sending aroha and support to young rugby player Ashen Phaipanya and his whānau as he remains in ICU in… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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 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… …
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… …
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… …
Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream May 17, 2026 For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice… …
Porirua schools and scouts help track spider sightings May 15, 2026 Schools and scout groups across Porirua are helping identify and record sightings of the noble false widow spider as part of a growing citizen science… …
Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards May 12, 2026 Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists… …
Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua May 11, 2026 More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with… …
Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste May 5, 2026 Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be… …
Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi May 1, 2026 A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process… …
BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua April 30, 2026 Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day… …Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks (April 28, 2026) Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and… ...
Porirua interns gain skills through council programme (April 28, 2026) A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in… ...
Porirua Careers Expo returns, offers prizes and pathways (April 22, 2026) The Porirua Careers Expo will return to Te Rauparaha Arena early next month, promising a full day of career inspiration, industry connections and practical support… ...
Scout group welcomes rangatahi and families in Titahi Bay (April 12, 2026) A Porirua scout group is inviting new members to join its youth programmes, offering activities for children and teenagers across a range of age groups.… ...
Porirua to welcome Ngāti Toa charter school Kura Toa (March 24, 2026) An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in… ...
Porirua keeping tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of the city (March 15, 2026) Porirua City Council says it is continuing to prioritise young people across the city, with a new report outlining initiatives and programmes supporting tamariki and… ...
Over 100,000 plants planned for Porirua streams (March 12, 2026) More than 100,000 native plants will be planted along Porirua’s waterways this year as the city expands its streamside restoration programme aimed at improving the… ...
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,… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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,… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Porirua-born Nathaniel Salmon accepts US college offer (January 14, 2026) Porirua-born athlete Nathaniel Salmon has accepted an offer to play college American football for the Washington State Cougars, following an unusual journey that has taken… ...
Titahi Bay juniors stand out at Wellington meet (January 4, 2026) Young athletes from Titahi Bay delivered an impressive set of performances at a Pre-Colgate Games mini meet held at Newtown Park Stadium in Wellington, finishing… ...
Porirua City Brass backs young musicians (December 24, 2025) Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of… ...
Porirua doctor builds following inspiring future surgeons (December 21, 2025) A Porirua-raised Māori-Pasifika doctor is using social media to inspire young people to see a future for themselves in medicine and surgery. Dr Kyla Matenga,… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives (December 20, 2025) More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...