Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo June 25, 2026 Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title June 22, 2026 Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket… ...
Community invited to Matariki planting day in Bothamley Park June 19, 2026 Porirua residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and help plant 1,800 native trees and plants at Bothamley Park as part of this… ...
Porirua’s Our Whare Our Fale wins national housing award June 18, 2026 A pioneering Porirua housing development designed to support Pacific families into home ownership has won a national property industry award. Our Whare Our Fale, at… ...
Porirua Little Theatre brings spelling showdown to the stage June 17, 2026 Competitive spelling, catchy musical numbers and plenty of laughs are set to take centre stage when Porirua Little Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County… ...
Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback June 16, 2026 A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features… ...
Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre June 12, 2026 Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming… ...
Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance June 9, 2026 A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua… ...
McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua June 7, 2026 McDonald's New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country's first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham… ...
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua June 6, 2026 Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through… ...
Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze June 5, 2026 Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing… ...
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours June 2, 2026 Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne… ...
Porirua celebrates Samoan language week June 2, 2026 Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita… ...
Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua May 31, 2026 A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori… ...
Porirua freezes dog fees, eyes wider review May 30, 2026 Porirua City Council has voted to freeze dog registration fees for 2026/27, keeping costs unchanged while it prepares for a wider review of animal control… ...Porirua City Brass Stages Casino Cabaret (May 22, 2026) Porirua City Brass will bring music, theatre and casino-style sparkle to Linden Community Centre in July with Casino Royale, a cabaret fundraiser supporting the band’s… ...
Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby (May 20, 2026) Young entrepreneurs will take centre stage in Whitby next month, with the Kids Market Pop-Up coming to Discovery School on Friday, June 5, from 4.30pm… ...
Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream (May 17, 2026) For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice… ...
Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards (May 12, 2026) Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists… ...
Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste (May 5, 2026) Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be… ...
Porirua mural celebrates rainbow rangatahi (May 1, 2026) A new mural celebrating Porirua’s rainbow community has been installed in the city centre after rangatahi first requested the project during a council planning process… ...
Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua (April 30, 2026) A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk… ...
BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua (April 30, 2026) Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day… ...
Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks (April 28, 2026) Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and… ...
Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory (April 23, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We’d like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and… ...
Bic Runga, NZSO concert draws Porirua crowd (April 8, 2026) Porirua music fans were among those heading into Wellington last week to see Bic Runga perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in a concert… ...
Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (April 5, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with… ...
250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (March 31, 2026) The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...
Welcome: New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (March 24, 2026) Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property… ...
Pacific night markets return to Porirua (March 15, 2026) Porirua residents are invited to the Pacific Night Market in Cannons Creek this week, bringing Pacific food, crafts and culture to the Cook Islands Hall.… ...
Porirua writer pens new mystery novel while working from Aotea café (March 15, 2026) A new crime novel written in Porirua and printed just up the road is now available at Paper Plus Porirua, continuing a run of local… ...
Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe (March 9, 2026) Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an… ...
This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua (March 3, 2026) This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 11, 2026) A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community… ...
Family business helps insulate Porirua homes (February 11, 2026) Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech… ...