Extra Care on roads with heavy rain warning May 1, 2024 MetService says the district will is in for heavy rainfall and anyone out and about driving after 8pm should take care. The watch was issued… ...
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion April 26, 2024 The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff… ...
On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua April 10, 2024 The Metlink On Demand trial of buses in Tawa and Porirua has been extended to the end of the year. Metlink On Demand is an… ...
Storage tank to reduce sewage overflowing into Porirua Harbour April 10, 2024 If you’ve been driving on SH 59 or catching the train from Porirua railway station, you’ve probably seen some construction next to the carpark. It’s… ...
Porirua City – Planning for the Future April 1, 2024 Porirua City, like all councils across the country, is experiencing a sharp increase in costs to deliver services and projects. Increases in the cost of… ...
Porirua skaters roll down to Pōneke parks March 26, 2024 Skate Pōneke is back for 2024 with three pop-up skate installations to celebrate and encourage skating in the city. Wellington City Council’s first We Skate Pōneke campaign in… ...
30-year strategy – to support 200,000 new residents March 21, 2024 A strategy outlining regional development, which includes Tawa and Porirua, has today been adopted by the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC). The Future Development Strategy… ...
Boost in Bus Services: Partnership Aims to Benefit Porirua Commuters March 19, 2024 In a collaborative move that signals better days ahead for public transportation in the region, Greater Wellington and Wellington City Council are joining forces to… ...Wellington City votes to support urgent regional water reform (March 14, 2024) Wellington City Council has today voted to work with other Wellington region councils on a plan to reform the region’s water services. Councils across the… ...
Greater Wellington reviewing councillor representation (March 11, 2024) Community views on whether Greater Wellington’s constituency arrangements are fair and effective are being sought to help inform Greater Wellington’s Representation Review. The six-yearly review… ...
Tuk Tuk Thai takes out Cool As Challenge (March 11, 2024) The votes were counted, the judges sipped and a Porirua entrant has once again taken out the Cool As Challenge. Nineteen cafes and restaurants in… ...
BOOMBOX Hip-Hop Rap Event (March 11, 2024) General Admission: Free ($0.00) Register Dates Sat 16 Mar 2024, 6:00pm–7:30pm ...
St Theresa’s School – March Madness Fair! (March 11, 2024) St Theresa's School, James St, Plimmerton, Porirua - Mana Saturday 16 March 2024 11:00am – 3:00pm Ticket Information Free Admission Dates Sat 16 Mar 2024, 11:00am–3:00pm ...
Tai Chi in Te Manawa (March 11, 2024) Ticket Information Free Admission Dates Wed 13 Mar 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm Wed 20 Mar 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm Wed 27 Mar 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm ...
Porirua City Council reminding residents how to recycle right at the kerb (March 5, 2024) From today, most New Zealanders can now recycle the same things from home. These changes are part of the Government’s move to standardise household kerbside… ...
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape (March 1, 2024) This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials,… ...
High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1 (February 28, 2024) Red alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria,… ...
Suspected avian botulism cases in Waimanu Lagoons (February 16, 2024) A number of dead waterfowl have been removed from Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae. It’s suspected that avaian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds and… ...
Cops nail burnout hoons (January 19, 2024) Four people have had their vehicles seized by police after burnout incidents in the Ōtaki area. Each of the four had their vehicle impounded for… ...
Kāpiti residents enjoy a summer free of water restrictions (January 18, 2024) While parts of the Wellington Region are facing water woes, Kāpiti Coast residents are enjoying a water-restriction-free summer thanks to sound investment in the district’s… ...
Whitireia Park is closed as fire Investigated (January 12, 2024) Whitireia Park is closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 January as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) continues to bring a fire… ...
Nga Manu Nature Reserve – sharing the Love of Nature (December 28, 2023) Christmas may have passed but the spirit of giving is still alive and well. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is inviting the community to embrace this… ...
Greater Wellington issues infringement notices for wastewater plant odours (December 28, 2023) Greater Wellington has taken action against Wellington Water Limited, Veolia New Zealand Limited, Upper Hutt City Council and Lower Hutt City Council for discharging offensive… ...
Residents encouraged to store emergency water over the holiday period (December 28, 2023) Storing emergency water over the Christmas and New Year period should be a priority for residents in the Greater Wellington region, says Wellington Region Emergency… ...
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation (December 26, 2023) Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court… ...
Handling the heat: new wildfire risk management for regional parks (December 21, 2023) A new, multi-level wildfire risk management system is being rolled out across all regional parks, including Kapiti's Queen Elizabeth Park, as Greater Wellington prepares for… ...
Te Whare Waitā open (December 18, 2023) The Waitārere Beach coastline is even more stunning, and safe, with the opening of the new Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility Te Whare… ...
Government has negotiated itself into a corner over ETS auction (December 13, 2023) If the coalition government wants a ‘strong and stable ETS’ (Emissions Trading Scheme), as the Minister for Climate Change has recently stated, the price of… ...
