Stay connected with what’s happening across Porirua. From community markets to live music, family fun, festivals, sports, and local celebrations, this is your guide to what’s on in Porirua.
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Porirua Whānau Centre doubles youth employment programme
Twice as many Porirua rangatahi will be helped off benefits and into work each year after Porirua Whānau Centre secured a new three-year contract with the Ministry of Social Development. The renewed He Poutama Rangatahi contract will support 40 young people aged 15 to 24 each year, allowing the centre to work with 120 rangatahi…
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Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards
Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit groups contributing to communities across the wider Wellington region. Porirua winners and runners-up will be announced at an awards function in mid-August. Local winners will then go forward to the…
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Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate
Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs throughout August. Events and burgers will feature across Porirua, Mana, Whitby, Plimmerton and Titahi Bay as part of the wider regional food festival. One of the biggest local events will…