Combat Pest Control: Keeping Porirua Homes Pest Free This Summer December 9, 2025 With warmer weather arriving, many Porirua households start noticing familiar signs of increased pest activity. Ant trails on benches, small clusters around window sills, spiders… ...
Porirua families feel the pressure as Barnardos calls for Christmas support December 9, 2025 With Christmas approaching, Barnardos Aotearoa is seeing growing demand from families in Porirua and is calling on the community to help keep tamariki safe during… ...
Village Festival to Showcase Local Talent, Flavours and Culture in Porirua December 8, 2025 More than 70 stallholders are set to gather in Porirua this Tuesday for the inaugural 5024 Village Festival, a vibrant evening event celebrating community, creativity… ...
Arts on Track to host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale November 21, 2025 Arts on Track will host Anneke Borren’s annual pottery sale from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November at Platform 2, Plimmerton Railway Station. The gallery… ...
Business Spotlight: BedsRus Porirua Helping Locals Sleep Better November 14, 2025 Porirua shoppers looking for a great night’s sleep don’t have to look far. BedsRus Porirua has become the go-to destination for quality beds and mattresses… ...
Welcome to our new Business Directory Members November 10, 2025 Porirua News is proud to welcome another great group of local businesses to our growing Porirua Business Directory, a place where residents can easily find… ...
Hidden Gems: ‘Books Worth Keeping’ – A Treasure Trove in Kenepuru November 9, 2025 Tucked away in an unassuming unit on Kenepuru Drive, Books Worth Keeping is one of Porirua’s best-kept secrets. This second-hand bookshop feels like stepping into… ...
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua November 9, 2025 Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see,… ...
Business Spotlight: Mortgage Express – Donna Marks Helping Locals Into Homes November 3, 2025 Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most people ever make, and navigating the lending process can be stressful. That is where Donna… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua November 1, 2025 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Porirua Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years of service with weekend of honours October 29, 2025 Porirua’s Fire Brigade was recognised for 75 years of dedicated service during a weekend of celebrations that honoured long-serving firefighters, their families, and the wider… ...
Lamb & Calf Day returns to Pāuatahanui School this November October 29, 2025 Lamb & Calf Day is making its much-anticipated return to Pāuatahanui School on Saturday 8 November 2025, promising a family-friendly rural celebration from 10 AM… ...
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends October 18, 2025 Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the… ...
Porirua Women take Centre Field in Rugby Comedy Premiere October 15, 2025 Porirua Little Theatre has kicked off its latest production with a bold twist on the traditional rugby narrative, opening Pack of Girls to local audiences… ...
Porirua backs Buller Declaration amid Health Crisis October 13, 2025 Porirua has officially joined a nationwide campaign calling for urgent action to address Aotearoa’s deepening health crisis. The Buller Declaration, initiated by Malcolm Mulholland of… ...FENZ blocks Porirua Firefighters from Safety and Education work (October 12, 2025) Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is being accused of jeopardising community safety in Porirua by preventing firefighters from delivering fire education and smoke alarm… ...
Porirua Decides: Candidates’ Final Messages to Voters (October 10, 2025) As voting closes today at noon, Porirua News asked candidates for their final message to voters, in their own words. Here’s what they had to… ...
Porirua Decides: Where Candidates Stand on Amalgamation (October 10, 2025) As the discussion over possible council amalgamation heats up across the region, we asked Porirua City Council candidates:“Do you support or oppose amalgamation, and what… ...
Porirua Faces the Flow: The Future of Wellington Water Funding (October 9, 2025) Porirua’s water future is front and centre this election. We asked every candidate: “Do you support continuing Porirua City Council’s financial contributions to Wellington Water,… ...
Construction begins on new Cannons Creek Library (October 4, 2025) Preparation work has started at Bedford Reserve for the new Cannons Creek Library, with noticeable changes already taking shape around the site. The existing gazebo… ...
Backing Porirua: Meet Our New Banner Advertisers (October 4, 2025) We’re excited to give a warm Porirua News welcome to some fantastic local businesses who’ve joined us as banner advertisers this week. Their support helps… ...
Porirua’s NZ Police Museum makes a splash these school holidays (October 4, 2025) Porirua’s New Zealand Police Museum made a splash these school holidays with a special visit from the National Dive Squad, giving tamariki and their whānau… ...
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures (October 3, 2025) Two former Kapiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes… ...
Porirua Council adopts new District Plan to balance growth and protection (October 2, 2025) Porirua City Council has formally adopted its new District Plan, marking a major step in shaping the city’s future development while safeguarding the environment. Chief… ...
Out the Gate to Premiere in Porirua (October 2, 2025) A powerful new Theatre Marae production will premiere at Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua this month, confronting the realities of incarceration and imagining pathways… ...
Former Mana College art teacher Robin White is the subject of a new documentary (September 29, 2025) Couple of Dames team up in powerful new documentary on artist Robin White: Former Mana College art teacher Dame Robin White is the subject of… ...
Game Day Porirua: Bring the Heat to the Ballot Box (September 29, 2025) Labour candidates Geoff Hayward and Josh Trlin are calling on Porirua residents to bring their team spirit to the ballot box this Saturday, aiming to… ...
Eve of opening night, Porirua rangatahi prepare to take centre stage in Waenga (September 23, 2025) Excitement is building in Porirua as local rangatahi prepare to take the stage this week in Waenga, a bold new theatre production developed by and… ...
Porirua Career Coach Reveals Winning Job Search Formula (September 23, 2025) Column by Career Coach Charles Ryman Are you sending out job applications but never hearing back? You’re not alone. The most successful job seekers don’t… ...
Mana’s Trevor Farmer Honoured as Coastguard Volunteer of the Year (September 23, 2025) Coastguard Mana’s Trevor Farmer has been recognised with the Supreme Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2025 Coastguard Volunteer Awards of… ...
Onepoto candidate Chris Ellis: ‘I know what I don’t know’ (September 23, 2025) Onepoto ward candidate Chris Ellis is standing by his principles in this year’s local election, running on experience, honesty, and a healthy dose of scepticism… ...
Standing Room Only at Eastern Porirua’s Meet the Candidates Event (September 22, 2025) More than 100 residents and ratepayers packed Mungavin Hall on Wednesday 17 September for a community-led “Meet the Candidates” event, with a further 20 to… ...
Porirua Car Wash offers eco-friendly clean, 24/7 convenience (September 21, 2025) Porirua drivers have a fresh reason to smile, thanks to a local car wash making it easier than ever to keep vehicles spotless at any… ...
Celebrating Local Legacies: Whitford Brown, Porirua’s First Mayor (September 21, 2025) When Porirua officially became a borough in 1962, the community needed a leader to guide it through an era of rapid growth and change. That… ...
Eastern Porirua residents lead new approach to candidate forums (September 16, 2025) Residents of Eastern Porirua are taking election engagement into their own hands with a community-led candidate forum designed to put voters at the centre of… ...