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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy September 5, 2025 Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric… ...
Porirua’s ChoctoberFest gets tastebuds tingling September 2, 2025 Porirua’s chocolate lovers are in for a treat as ChoctoberFest returns on 20 September, with 32 local businesses serving up creations featuring Whittaker’s chocolate. Now… ...
Porirua Chef’s Burger Finalist Wins Hearts at Wellington On a Plate August 29, 2025 Sushil Ravikumar, owner and executive chef at Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café in Porirua, has once again earned a finalist spot in the prestigious Burger… ...
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… ...
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 Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun August 20, 2025 Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning… ...
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… ...
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show August 12, 2025 Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025… ...
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… ...
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution August 11, 2025 The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua (July 31, 2025) Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday (July 29, 2025) Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards (July 28, 2025) Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
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… ...
Thousands of Porirua households without power (July 26, 2025) About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut… ...
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.… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash (July 22, 2025) The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
Porirua Welcomes this Week’s Business Trailblazers (July 19, 2025) From skip bins to smart homes, this round of new listings in the Porirua News Business Directory showcases the incredible variety of talent and services… ...
Extra Trains & Buses for Phoenix vs Wrexham (July 17, 2025) Fans heading to the highly anticipated clash between Wellington Phoenix and Wrexham AFC this Saturday will have extra public transport options, thanks to boosted Metlink… ...
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua (July 11, 2025) Porirua City Council, in partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand, is introducing Adapted Kindy Gym classes at Te Rauparaha Arena starting 14 July, offering a… ...
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls (July 8, 2025) Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun… ...
Red Flags for $170m School Lunch Contract (July 8, 2025) Ministry of Education officials warned against awarding a $170 million school lunch contract to a group of providers with troubling track records just weeks before… ...
Will Govt impose a new Levy on suffering Health NZ empire? (July 7, 2025) Commissioner Dr Lester Levy still seems to believe he will be reappointed board chair – but that’s because he thinks it should happen. His plans… ...
Porirua Has Talent Returns (July 1, 2025) Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent… ...
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City (June 27, 2025) The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer… ...
Porirua Serves Up Burger Love (June 27, 2025) Porirua will be sizzling with flavour this August as local eateries and venues dive into the love-themed festivities of Visa Wellington On a Plate 2025.… ...
Whitireia Scholarships Support 900 Students (June 25, 2025) Nearly 900 students have benefited from Whitireia Foundation Scholarships since the initiative began in 2002, with this year's awards continuing the tradition of supporting learners… ...
Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations (June 24, 2025) Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to… ...
4Paws Empire Wins Big at Love Local Expo (June 24, 2025) Dog-friendly retailer 4Paws Empire has taken out the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Love Local Expo, held on 7 June at Te Rauparaha Arena.… ...