Tributes flow for former Porirua city councillor Tracy Johnson August 16, 2026 Former Porirua City Councillor Tracy Johnson has died peacefully, surrounded by her whānau, prompting tributes to a woman who made a significant contribution to the… …
Welcome to Porirua: 70 new citizens from 21 nations sworn in August 11, 2026 Porirua welcomed 70 new citizens to the city at a citizenship ceremony on Monday night, representing 53 families and 21 different nationalities. The new citizens… …
Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike July 31, 2026 Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be… …
Variable 30km/h school speed limits coming to Porirua July 28, 2026 New variable 30km/h speed limit signs are being installed outside schools across Porirua to improve safety for tamariki and rangatahi travelling to and from school.… ...
Roadworks planned across Porirua state highways this week July 27, 2026 Drivers should expect overnight closures, altered lane layouts and stop-go controls on State Highways 1, 58 and 59 during the week ending Friday, 31 July.… ...
New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday July 21, 2026 The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt… ...
Tiaki Wai takes over Porirua water services today July 1, 2026 Porirua residents are now being told to contact Tiaki Wai for water leaks, wastewater issues, stormwater problems and water billing enquiries, after the new regional… ...
Porirua City Councillor Mike Duncan remembered for his generous spirit June 16, 2026 By Kris Dando, Porirua City Council Councillor Mike Duncan is being remembered for his community focus, eye for detail, generous spirit and warm smile. Mike,… ...
Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan June 14, 2026 Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death… ...
Police seek information after Whitby assault June 11, 2026 Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old was assaulted in Whitby on Wednesday evening, prompting an urgent investigation and increased police patrols in the… ...
Porirua ANZAC Services 25 APRIL 2026 April 16, 2026 Communities across Porirua City will come together on Saturday 25 April 2026 to mark ANZAC Day and remember those who served and sacrificed in war,… ...
Porirua borrowers urged to claim El Cheapo refunds April 10, 2026 Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track… ...
Public Notice: State Highway 1 Transmission Gully roadworks update February 27, 2026 NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | 27 Feb 2026 3:21pm | Wellington Drivers are warned to expect lane closures at Waitangirua in the motorway’s north… ...
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island February 16, 2026 The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of… ...
Police urge drivers to delay travel as heavy rain hits the region February 15, 2026 Wellington District Police are urging people across Porirua and the Hutt Valley to delay travel this evening as heavy rain and strong winds batter the… ...
Porirua roadworks slow Waitangi weekend travel February 5, 2026 Porirua motorists travelling over Waitangi weekend can expect delays, with multiple roadwork sites operating on State Highways 58 and 59. The works are scheduled between… ...
Porirua drivers face night closures and detours: Jan 24–30 January 23, 2026 Porirua drivers are being warned to expect night-time road closures, detours and lane restrictions this week as maintenance and upgrade work continues on key state… ... Porirua drivers, roadworks updates this week December 21, 2025 Drivers in Porirua and those travelling north and south through the city are being advised to plan ahead, with a series of state highway closures… ...Porirua Drivers, Expect Delays This Week with Road Closures and Lane Changes (December 12, 2025) Drivers in Porirua and across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead as roadworks continue on key state highways between 13 and 19… ...
State Highway Disruptions to Impact Porirua Drivers This Week (November 29, 2025) Porirua residents are urged to plan ahead as roadworks across State Highways 58 and 59, and Transmission Gully are set to cause delays between 28… ...
Porirua commuters: Traffic updates for the week ahead (November 22, 2025) Porirua drivers are in for a week of delays and detours, with extensive roadworks scheduled across the region from 22 to 28 November. The work… ...
Proposed Porirua District Plan (November 19, 2025) Public notice date: 23 October 2025 1 November 2025 – Porirua District Plan becomes operative At its meeting on Thursday 2 October 2025, Porirua City… ...
Porirua Roadwatch: This Week’s Closures, Detours, Delays (November 18, 2025) Porirua drivers are being urged to brace for night-time disruptions on State Highway 59 and SH58 this week, as the Wellington Transport Alliance rolls out… ...
Expect Delays: SH58 Roadworks Ramp Up Across Porirua This Week (November 1, 2025) Here’s the updated article with the new roadworks details for Pukerua Bay and the Mungavin Interchange added in: Porirua commuters face more delays as SH58,… ...
Porirua highways face delays from safety upgrades (October 25, 2025) Drivers travelling on State Highway 58 and State Highway 59 through Porirua and surrounding areas should expect night closures, lane changes, and stop/go traffic controls… ...
Public Notice – All Trains in the region cancelled for Thursday – Severe weather warning (October 22, 2025) UPDATED 9pm 22 Oct All trains in the Wellington Region have been cancelled for Thursday 23 Oct, from 8am to 6pm. Please check https://www.metlink.org.nz/ for the latest… ...
Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds (October 22, 2025) Porirua residents are being warned to prepare for extreme weather on Thursday, with a Red Wind Warning in place across the Wellington region from 8 am… ...
Porirua Road Closures and Detours this Week (October 18, 2025) Motorists travelling on State Highway 59 between Porirua and Paekākāriki should expect lane closures and detours over several nights this week as crews carry out… ...
SH58 roadworks to cause night delays, lane closures (October 17, 2025) State Highway 58 between Porirua and the Hutt Valley will see multiple disruptions this week due to ongoing safety and infrastructure projects. Waka Kotahi NZ… ...
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,… ...