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Porirua receives ‘Welcoming Community’ Accreditation (July 24, 2024) Porirua City has achieved accreditation as a Committed Welcoming Community under the Welcoming Communities - Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori programme, a significant milestone reflecting… ...
Mobility Parks for those who need them only (July 22, 2024) Mobility parking spaces around Porirua are there for people who need them most, and to help overcome barriers to accessing services and shops. The parks… ...
KiwiSaver Balances up, but gender savings gap persists (July 12, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New research from Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, shows the average KiwiSaver balance was up $4,444 compared to last year,… ...
Porirua not-for-profits get $211k funding boost (July 8, 2024) Nikau Foundation has announced over $211,000 in funding to support Porirua communities. A total of $211,305 has been given to fund 35 applications from organisations… ...
Funding cuts, lead to difficult decisions (July 8, 2024) Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. This month, we’ll continue feeling the impact of National’s choice to make everyday life harderfor New Zealanders.Here… ...
Welcome to Halo Communications, Interview with Angela Bensemann (July 4, 2024) PN/ Please tell us the story behind the founding of your business Angela? A/ I set up Halo Communications almost 20 years ago to provide… ...
Names given for new streets in Eastern Porirua Development (July 4, 2024) Te Puna Kōrero Committee is the main committee that makes decisions about the city’s strategic direction and framework. It is made up of the Mayor,… ...
Keep the kids busy with school holidays fun (July 3, 2024) School holidays start at the end of the week, and if you’re still scratching your head about how to keep the littlies entertained during the… ...
Porirua Business Profile – The Brewstore (June 14, 2024) An Interview with Davey, Owner of The Brewstore. Porirua News: Can you tell us the story behind the founding of your business? Davey: The Brewstore… ...
Porirua Libraries – Welcome to the Club (June 6, 2024) The message from Porirua Libraries is 'Come & join our relaxed, informal monthly book clubs.' At the book clubs you will find lively discussions, fresh… ...
Earthquake Prep for Porirua Residents (June 5, 2024) A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 27km north of Wellington at 10pm on 4 June 2024, with the epicentre around 10km north-west of Porirua. In light… ...
Porirua company Most Trusted Brand winner (May 27, 2024) Porirua’s Whittaker’s won three awards, including the Major Prize when Reader’s Digest announced the results of the 25th Annual Most Trusted Brands in New Zealand… ...
81 pou will be standing guard at Pātaka (May 22, 2024) A new installation by Waiheke Island artist Anton Forde (Taranaki, Gaeltagh, Gaelic, English) opens at Pātaka Art + Museum this winter, 22 June – 13… ...
Porirua Traffic updates, Found by Fox (May 19, 2024) Kelly Fox runs the largest Traffic update Facebook page covering the wider Porirua Region. Affable, quick witted and good humoured, Kelly tackled one of the… ...
Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on (May 16, 2024) After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and… ...
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade (May 15, 2024) Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern,… ...
Welcome to Rotuman Language Week (May 15, 2024) Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week The Rotuman Language is the first language to kick off Pacific Languages 2024, and will be… ...
On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua (May 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… ...
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG? (April 29, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s,… ...