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Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park (June 10, 2025) A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship… ...
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time (May 16, 2025) Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… ...
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua (May 13, 2025) Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The… ...
BizFest to spotlight innovation and resilience in Porirua business community (May 13, 2025) A dynamic lineup of speakers is set to take the stage at BizFest 2025 on 1 July, as the annual event returns to Porirua with… ...
Council Seeks Families of Hospital Patients Buried in Unmarked Graves (May 7, 2025) Porirua City Council is reaching out to the public to help honour the memory of more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients buried in unmarked… ...
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service (May 2, 2025) Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the… ...
Porirua Council Seeks Feedback on Minor Bylaw, Policy Updates (May 1, 2025) Porirua City Council is inviting residents to share their views on proposed updates to a group of bylaws and policies, as part of a scheduled… ...
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing (April 28, 2025) Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4… ...
Police increase patrols after $32,000 damage and theft at Porirua schools (April 24, 2025) Porirua Police and Māori Wardens are stepping up patrols following a spate of damage and theft incidents at schools in Porirua East, with repairs underway… ...
Porirua marks ANZAC day with citywide services (April 22, 2025) Porirua residents are invited to unite in remembrance this Anzac Day, with several services scheduled across the city on Friday, 25 April. The commemorations offer… ...
Porirua Residents Asked to Have Their Say on Future of Water Services and Rates (April 15, 2025) Porirua City Council is calling on residents to have their say on two key issues that could shape the future of the city — the… ...
Nominations Open for 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards (April 15, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to put forward their favourite local volunteer groups, with nominations now open for the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.… ...
Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards (April 10, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour… ...
Crypto Outbreak Spreads to Porirua, Triggers Fresh Health Alert (April 4, 2025) A parasitic stomach bug outbreak is spreading across the Wellington region, with Health New Zealand urging Porirua whānau, schools, and early childhood centres to take… ...