Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park June 10, 2025 A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship… …
Porirua to Mark 10 Years Since Passing of Rugby Great Jerry Collins June 5, 2025 This weekend, Porirua will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of All Black Great Jerry Collins, with a series of events at Jerry Collins… …
Signs of Strain, Seeds of Strength: A Snapshot of Porirua Today June 5, 2025 Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker You know me. I don't sugar-coat things. The latest reports on Porirua’s economy and onour tamariki and rangatahi… …
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs June 5, 2025 Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing… …
Porirua Locals Recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours June 3, 2025 Two Porirua locals have been celebrated on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Simon Strombom, known for… …
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator June 3, 2025 Con Noema, Porirua City Council's Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new… …
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival June 1, 2025 A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and… …
Grant Boosts Coastguard Mana’s Lifesaving Capabilities May 30, 2025 A $9,842 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is helping Coastguard Mana upgrade critical search and rescue equipment, enhancing its ability to save… …
Council launch grants to promote sustainability in Porirua May 29, 2025 A new grant scheme aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability was approved by Porirua City Council at its meeting this morning, marking a major… …
31 New Local Businesses join Porirua Business Directory May 28, 2025 A new wave of 31 businesses has joined the Porirua Business Directory, strengthening a growing initiative that connects residents with trusted local services and shops.… …
Black Sticks Inspire Aotea College Students May 28, 2025 Aotea College students were treated to a special hockey session on Sunday when the Nations Cup Trophy tour stopped in Wellington. The event, part of… …
‘E Kai’ Soup Kitchen Opens in Porirua May 28, 2025 A new community initiative, E Kai, has officially opened its doors in Porirua, offering warm meals and a welcoming space to those in need. The… …
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena May 27, 2025 Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its… …
Porirua Firefighters Conquer Sky Tower May 25, 2025 Porirua firefighters were among more than 1,000 participants in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge held in Auckland on Saturday, 24 May 2025. Wearing full firefighting… …
Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre May 20, 2025 Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the… …
Porirua Firefighters Hit $10K Fundraising Milestone for Cancer Charity May 19, 2025 A dedicated team of seven Porirua firefighters has surpassed a major fundraising milestone, raising over $10,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBCNZ) ahead… …
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward May 19, 2025 Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve… …
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time May 16, 2025 Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… …Porirua Youth Explore Futures at Careers Expo (May 14, 2025) Thousands of rangatahi and job seekers packed Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday 13 May for the Porirua Careers Expo 2025 — a vibrant one-day event… ...
Many hands help Porirua planting work (May 14, 2025) Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The… ...
Porirua celebrates Youth Week with free events, jam sessions and sports (May 14, 2025) Porirua is set to come alive from 19–23 May with a week of free activities for young people as part of Youth Week 2025. With… ...
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua (May 13, 2025) Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The… ...
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community (May 13, 2025) Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives… ...
Rangatahi Lead Splash Zone Innovation at Te Rauparaha Arena (May 9, 2025) Porirua’s young people have made a big splash, literally, thanks to a unique collaboration at Te Rauparaha Arena that puts rangatahi voice at the centre… ...
Porirua kids kick off Try Challenge with fun & fitness (May 9, 2025) Young students at Te Kura Māori o Porirua kicked off the Try Challenge with energy and excitement this morning, joined by Mayor Anita Baker, Deputy… ...
Ventia honoured for Excellence in Asset Management (May 8, 2025) Ventia's Pauahatanui based Transmission Gully team have received the Excellence in Asset Management award at the recent 2025 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)… ...
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96 (May 8, 2025) The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age… ...
Porirua Welcomes Bislama to Pacific Language Weeks in 2025 (May 6, 2025) Porirua is set to celebrate the Pacific even more vibrantly in 2025, with Bislama, Vanuatu’s official language, joining the roster of Pacific Language Weeks recognised… ...
Porirua Business Directory Launches with 36 Local Businesses (May 6, 2025) In a major boost to local enterprise, Porirua News has launched the Porirua Business Directory — a powerful new platform connecting residents directly with 36… ...
Mana College Wins U17 Women’s Wellington Champs (May 4, 2025) Mana College triumphed at the U17 Women’s Wellington Inter-College Champs, held at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, securing the top spot in a showcase of youth… ...
Rose’s Story Deserves to Be Honoured – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward (May 2, 2025) I want to start by talking about two amazing women: Rose and Maureen. In 1926, the late Rose Matthews became Porirua’s first registered maternity nurse.… ...
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service (May 2, 2025) Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the… ...
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour (April 30, 2025) Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with… ...
Porirua Students Kick Off Workplace Internships with Council (April 29, 2025) Twelve students from Porirua colleges have begun internships at Porirua City Council this week, gaining real-world experience through the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in its… ...
Porirua Unites to Honour ANZAC Day Across the City (April 28, 2025) Porirua residents gathered across the city on 25 April to commemorate ANZAC Day, paying tribute to the generations of New Zealanders and Australians who served… ...
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.… ...