Porirua marks 50 years of Māori Language Week with community celebrations September 11, 2025 Porirua will come alive next week with a range of events to celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, honouring the growth… …
Greater Wellington Backs Ticketing Overhaul September 11, 2025 Greater Wellington Regional Council has welcomed an independent review into the National Ticketing Solution (NTS) and says it is eager to see progress on rolling… …
Porirua Firefighters Protest Funding Crisis, Call for Community Support September 4, 2025 Firefighters in Porirua and across New Zealand have launched industrial action to protest what they describe as a dire emergency within Fire and Emergency New… …
Night Closures, Lane Changes Across Wellington Region Highways This Week August 25, 2025 Motorists across the Wellington region should prepare for multiple highway disruptions this week, as planned roadworks are set to affect key state highway routes from… ...
Porirua Council Debt Concerns Spark Debate August 12, 2025 Porirua City Council’s financial management and project delivery have come under scrutiny after a local resident claimed millions of dollars in planned infrastructure work has… ...
Porirua rail users reminded: ‘Stay Off, Stay Safe’ August 12, 2025 Trains run daily through Porirua’s busy rail network, and officials are urging residents to take extra care around the tracks as Rail Safety Week 2025… ...
Letters to the Editor – August August 12, 2025 Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if you… ...
Crash slows southbound traffic on State Highway 1 near Tawa July 30, 2025 A crash on State Highway 1 caused delays for southbound motorists near Tawa early Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded around 6.45am to the incident between… ...
Thousands of Porirua households without power July 26, 2025 About 5000 properties in Porirua, north of Wellington, are without power on a frosty Saturday morning. Lines company Wellington Electricity said the power was cut… ...
Suspected Sludge in Stream Sparks Concern July 18, 2025 Residents are raising alarm over multiple suspected discharges of contaminated sludge into Mitchell Stream, running through Spicer Botanical Park below the Porirua landfill. The incidents,… ...
Porirua Hospital Memorial Project July 17, 2025 A meeting with family members of those interred in unmarked graves in Porirua Cemetery attracted more than 50 people, as the Porirua Council applies for… ...
NOTICE OF 2025 TRIENNIAL LOCAL AUTHORITY ELECTIONS AND POLLS July 2, 2025 The following elections and polls will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025. Porirua City Council (Single Transferable Vote electoral system) Election… ...
Website Launched to Help Survivors Access Historic Care Records June 27, 2025 Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua has unveiled a new online platform, kōnae.org.nz, designed to help individuals and whānau access personal records related to historic abuse in… ... Public Notice: New Local Alcohol Policy for Porirua June 27, 2025 Porirua City Council has adopted the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2025, aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm while balancing the needs of the hospitality industry. Key… ... Public Notice: Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2025 June 27, 2025 Porirua City Council has updated its Keeping of Animals Bylaw to reduce nuisance and improve animal welfare. Key changes include: Cats must now be desexed,… ...
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City June 27, 2025 The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer… ...
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25 June 25, 2025 Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape… ...
Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training June 25, 2025 A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical… ...Short Jolt shakes Porirua region (June 25, 2025) A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The… ...
Aotea Lagoon’s South End Reopens After Upgrade (June 19, 2025) The south end of Aotea Lagoon has officially reopened following a dawn blessing held on Wednesday, 18 June. The revitalised space marks the completion of… ...
Buses Replace Trains Over Matariki Weekend (June 16, 2025) Passengers across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead and expect delays over the Matariki long weekend, as KiwiRail undertakes significant rail infrastructure… ...
Porirua lights up for Matariki (June 10, 2025) Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June.… ...
Tree removal underway on Grays Rd (June 10, 2025) Porirua City Council has begun essential tree removal work along Grays Road this week, aiming to protect key infrastructure and prepare the area for native… ...
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… ...