Porirua schools, clinics to close as mega strike hits Thursday October 22, 2025 Porirua’s schools and healthcare services are set to be heavily disrupted this Thursday, 23 October, as thousands of public sector workers join a nationwide strike… …
Ngāti Toa Rangatira has bought back 53 hectares of land at Whitireia in Porirua October 18, 2025 RNZ - Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori news journalist [email protected] Ngāti Toa Rangatira have gathered near the peak of their sacred maunga, Whitireia, to celebrate its historic return… …
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends October 18, 2025 Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… …
FENZ blocks Porirua Firefighters from Safety and Education work October 12, 2025 Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is being accused of jeopardising community safety in Porirua by preventing firefighters from delivering fire education and smoke alarm… …
Porirua Decides: Candidates’ Final Messages to Voters October 10, 2025 As voting closes today at noon, Porirua News asked candidates for their final message to voters, in their own words. Here’s what they had to… …
Too Late to Post: Porirua Voters Urged to Hand-Deliver Ballots October 8, 2025 Porirua’s voter turnout is surging, but with the clock ticking down to the 2025 local election deadline, officials are issuing a clear warning: do not… …
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library October 4, 2025 Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… …
Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays October 4, 2025 Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau… …
Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua October 2, 2025 A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… …
Three Mana College students to represent New Zealand in handball September 30, 2025 Three students from Mana College have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2025 IHF Trophy Oceania Youth and Junior Women’s Handball Championship in… …
Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary September 29, 2025 Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… …
Porirua City FC Celebrates Juniors Success at Prize Giving September 29, 2025 Porirua City Football Club capped off a standout 2025 season with its 7th annual Junior Prize Giving, celebrating the growth of its youth programme and… …
Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga September 23, 2025 Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and… …
Standing Room Only at Eastern Porirua’s Meet the Candidates Event September 22, 2025 More than 100 residents and ratepayers packed Mungavin Hall on Wednesday 17 September for a community-led “Meet the Candidates” event, with a further 20 to… …
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… ...