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… ...
Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea (January 29, 2026) Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The… ...
Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby (January 23, 2026) Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins… ...
Summer events bring Porirua together (January 18, 2026) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few… ...
New exercise class launches for Porirua seniors (January 14, 2026) Porirua seniors are being invited to take part in a new exercise class focused on balance, strength and confidence. Age Concern Wellington Region is launching… ...
Plimmerton Park & Ride closes for repairs (January 9, 2026) The Plimmerton Park & Ride will close for a week from Monday, January 12, while urgent resurfacing work is carried out. The closure affects the… ...
Porirua City Brass backs young musicians (December 24, 2025) Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of… ...
Porirua loses Pasifika-inspired food icon (December 21, 2025) Porirua is set to lose a much-loved Pasifika-inspired cafe, with Pepe’s Cafe announcing it will close after it's last day, Sunday 21 December, following challenging… ...
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives (December 20, 2025) More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at… ...
Council Christmas hours set for libraries, pools and rubbish collection (December 17, 2025) Porirua libraries and council services will operate on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period, with most facilities closing from Christmas Day and… ...
Santa photos and a giant Christmas tree light up North City (December 17, 2025) Christmas is in full swing at North City Shopping Centre, with Santa photos, pet-friendly sessions and extended holiday hours drawing families to the Porirua mall… ...
Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer (December 9, 2025) With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders… ...
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support (December 9, 2025) With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during… ...
Our Whare Our Fale delivers warm, affordable homes in Porirua (December 9, 2025) Cannons Creek is now home to 18 newly completed, energy-efficient houses designed to support Pacific families, marking the first milestone of the Our Whare Our… ...
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua (December 8, 2025) More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity… ...