Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape November 3, 2025 Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana… ...
Business Spotlight: Mortgage Express – Donna Marks Helping Locals Into Homes November 3, 2025 Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most people ever make, and navigating the lending process can be stressful. That is where Donna… ...
Nine More Fantastic Businesses – Join the Porirua News Business Directory November 1, 2025 We’re excited to welcome another great mix of local businesses who’ve joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, from painting and plastering to restoration… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua November 1, 2025 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Lamb & Calf Day returns to Pāuatahanui School this November October 29, 2025 Lamb & Calf Day is making its much-anticipated return to Pāuatahanui School on Saturday 8 November 2025, promising a family-friendly rural celebration from 10 AM… ...
Porirua to groove and rock with Queen, Bee Gees tribute show this Friday October 24, 2025 Porirua Club will come alive with the sound of two legendary bands this Friday night, as Madsen Promotions brings its high-energy tribute to Queen and… ...
Free Big Arch burgers in Porirua tonight October 24, 2025 Burger lovers in Porirua are in for a treat this evening as McDonald’s brings its Big Arch Tour to town, offering locals a chance to… ...
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends October 18, 2025 Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… ...
Diwali celebration brings light, culture, and joy to North City Mall October 16, 2025 Hundreds gathered at North City Shopping Centre last Saturday to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in a vibrant community event hosted by the Porirua… ...
Porirua Women take Centre Field in Rugby Comedy Premiere October 15, 2025 Porirua Little Theatre has kicked off its latest production with a bold twist on the traditional rugby narrative, opening Pack of Girls to local audiences… ...
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library October 4, 2025 Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...
All Star Wrestling returns to Porirua October 2, 2025 Porirua will host one of the biggest wrestling events Wellington has seen in decades when All Star Wrestling: Porirua takes over Te Rauparaha Arena on… ...
Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua October 2, 2025 A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… ...
Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary September 29, 2025 Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… ...
Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga September 23, 2025 Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and… ...Porirua Career Coach Reveals Winning Job Search Formula (September 23, 2025) Column by Career Coach Charles Ryman Are you sending out job applications but never hearing back? You’re not alone. The most successful job seekers don’t… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer Honoured as Coastguard Volunteer of the Year (September 23, 2025) Coastguard Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been recognised with the Supreme Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of… ...
Monster Truck roars into Porirua this week (September 21, 2025) Porirua families are in for a thrilling treat next week as a life-sized Hot Wheels Monster Truck rolls into town. To celebrate the first-ever New… ...
Porirua Car Wash offers eco-friendly clean, 24/7 convenience (September 21, 2025) Porirua drivers have a fresh reason to smile, thanks to a local car wash making it easier than ever to keep vehicles spotless at any… ...
Celebrating Local Legacies: Whitford Brown, Porirua’s First Mayor (September 21, 2025) When Porirua officially became a borough in 1962, the community needed a leader to guide it through an era of rapid growth and change. That… ...
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… ...