Slip Closes Lane on Titahi Bay Road, Now Cleared June 13, 2025 A landslip that disrupted traffic on Titahi Bay Road earlier today has now been cleared and the road fully reopened. The slip occurred overnight between… ...
Porirua lights up for Matariki June 10, 2025 Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June.… ...
Tree removal underway on Grays Rd June 10, 2025 Porirua City Council has begun essential tree removal work along Grays Road this week, aiming to protect key infrastructure and prepare the area for native… ...
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… ...
Have Your Say on Coastal Plan Protecting City’s Taonga June 5, 2025 Wellington City Council and mana whenua are calling on residents to help shape the future of the Pōneke coastline – a taonga of the city.… ...
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… ...
Streamside Education inspires Porirua Students through Nature May 29, 2025 A hands-on environmental education programme is proving a hit with Porirua schools, bringing students closer to the natural world right on their doorstep. The Streamside… ...
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… ...
Endangered Native Plant Te pua o te Rēinga Rediscovered in Wainuiomata Forest May 18, 2025 In a remarkable find, Te pua o te Rēinga - New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant - has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection… ...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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs (May 7, 2025) Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions… ...
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… ...
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing (April 28, 2025) Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4… ...
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’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning (April 8, 2025) Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated… ...
New pipes, greener parks: Mayor highlights progress in Bothamley Park (April 6, 2025) Porirua Mayor Anita Baker reflects on the recent reopening of Bothamley Park, highlighting the underground infrastructure upgrades supporting the city’s future. Column by Porirua Mayor,… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Autumn Gardening Tips for a Thriving Porirua Garden (March 19, 2025) As the crisp autumn air settles over Porirua, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the cooler months ahead. While summer’s heat… ...
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.… ...
Porirua’s Bothamley Park Reopens After Major Upgrade (March 18, 2025) Bothamley Park in Porirua has fully reopened following a two-year closure for a significant wastewater pipe upgrade. The project, part of the Government’s $1 billion… ...
Property Owners Help Restore Porirua Harbour’s Health (March 18, 2025) A programme to identify and repair broken sewer pipes on private and public properties is making a significant impact on the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua… ...
Councils Seek Public Feedback on Future of Water Services (March 14, 2025) Porirua City Council has approved consultation on a new model for delivering water services, seeking community input alongside its Annual Plan process. With aging infrastructure… ...
Water Outage Planned for Cleat Street and Surrounding Areas in Whitby (March 13, 2025) Residents in parts of Whitby will experience a temporary water shutdown on Thursday, March 13, due to infrastructure work connecting a new development to the… ...