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… ...
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… ...
Porirua Invited to Join Clean Up Week Efforts (September 16, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for National Clean Up Week, with a harbourside event and free litter kits helping locals… ...
Porirua Rangatahi to Reimagine Waenga (September 16, 2025) Young performers from four local schools are preparing to take the stage with a fresh, ensemble adaptation of Waenga, a compelling play by Hariata and… ...
Voting papers arrive as Porirua gears up for local elections (September 15, 2025) Voting papers for Porirua’s local government elections have begun arriving in letterboxes, marking the start of a crucial period for residents to have their say… ...
Rise Up rally to Spotlight Women’s pay equity in Porirua (September 14, 2025) Porirua will join the nationwide call for fairness in pay with a women-led rally at Te Rauparaha Arena Park on Saturday 20 September, from 10am… ...
Learn to graft fruit trees at Pukerua Bay workshop (September 14, 2025) Locals keen to grow their own fruit trees are invited to a hands-on grafting workshop hosted by the Wellington-Horowhenua branch of the New Zealand Tree… ...
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… ...
Porirua Welcomes World-Class Paediatric Therapy (September 5, 2025) Families from across New Zealand flocked to Porirua last month as the NAPA Centre Australia hosted its first-ever pop-up clinic in Aotearoa, delivering intensive paediatric… ...
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… ...
Porirua City adopts Welcoming Plan to celebrate cultural diversity (August 28, 2025) Porirua City Council has officially adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection for the city's diverse communities. The… ...
Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale (August 25, 2025) Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging… ...
Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua (August 22, 2025) A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is… ...
Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge (August 21, 2025) Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the… ...
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun (August 20, 2025) Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning… ...
Topor Restaurant Serves 7,000+ Meals to Support NICU Families (August 19, 2025) For over a decade, Steve and Val Askew of Topor Restaurant in Plimmerton have quietly nourished one of the region’s most vulnerable communities: families with… ...
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua (August 18, 2025) Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on… ...