Ngāti Toa and Greater Wellington partner on transport solution August 14, 2025 Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington have formalised a new partnership with the signing of a lease agreement on 13 August, paving the way for… ...
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… ...
New Dashboard Reveals Real-Time Progress on Porirua Harbour Restoration August 5, 2025 Porirua residents can now track environmental restoration efforts around Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour through a new online dashboard launched as part of a major streamside planting… ...
Volunteers needed for Papakōwhai community planting day August 5, 2025 Porirua residents are being called on to lend a hand at a major community planting day set for Saturday 16 August along Papakōwhai Road. Running… ...
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia July 30, 2025 Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight.… ...
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.… ...
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern July 18, 2025 Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents,… ...Whitireia Park volunteers to mark 20 years of restoration (July 15, 2025) Locals are invited to celebrate two decades of conservation work at Whitireia Park with a special planting event and BBQ on Sunday 20 July, starting… ...
Landslip Forces Evacuations in Porirua After Heavy Rain (July 14, 2025) A sudden landslip on Acheron Road in Porirua forced multiple families to evacuate their homes on Sunday morning, after heavy rain caused a section of… ...
Community Joins Forces to Plant 1,100 Native Plants (July 11, 2025) More than 70 volunteers gathered at Motukaraka Point, Pauatahanui Inlet, on Sunday morning for the first planting day of a major environmental project led by… ...
New Venomous Spider Found in Porirua (July 1, 2025) A potentially dangerous spider never before confirmed in New Zealand has made its first official appearance in Porirua. The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis),… ...
The Goalposts Keep Moving (June 30, 2025) Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage… ...
Short Jolt shakes Porirua region (June 25, 2025) A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The… ...
Aotea Lagoon’s South End Reopens After Upgrade (June 19, 2025) The south end of Aotea Lagoon has officially reopened following a dawn blessing held on Wednesday, 18 June. The revitalised space marks the completion of… ...
Wellington’s Future, Reimagined by Massey Researchers (June 16, 2025) A new guidebook developed by Massey University researchers offers a fresh vision for Wellington’s urban and regional future, spotlighting community-led innovations tackling climate resilience, housing,… ...
Porirua Council to pilot waste minimisation grants (June 15, 2025) Porirua City Council has approved a new grant scheme aimed at supporting local projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability, marking a significant step towards… ...
Plimmerton Historian Honoured for Preserving Porirua’s War Stories (June 15, 2025) Plimmerton military historian Allan Dodson has received national recognition for his decades of work preserving Porirua’s wartime history, earning the Community Contribution Award at this… ...
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… ...