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Overhead view of a clothing market inside Kai Tahi in Porirua, with racks of garments and shoppers browsing beneath a curved ceiling. Large text reads “My Walk in Wardrobe” with location details below.

Sustainable fashion market returns to Porirua April 30, 2026 A popular sustainable fashion market is set to return to Porirua, offering locals a chance to shop second-hand and support circular fashion. The My Walk… ...

BizFest returns, top speakers set for Porirua April 30, 2026 Porirua’s second BizFest will bring high-profile speakers and a strong focus on collaboration when it returns to Te Rauparaha Arena on 21 July. The one-day… ...

Two Pasifika women stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera, wearing white tops, woven-style skirts with colourful patterns, and traditional adornments.

Porirua set to celebrate Pacific language weeks April 28, 2026 Porirua’s Pacific Language Weeks will return next month, with a series of cultural events and celebrations planned across the city to honour language, identity and… ...

Lightning strikes over Porirua harbour beneath a dark stormy sky, with bold text reading “Severe Thunderstorm Warning Porirua”.

Porirua thunderstorms trigger warning, heavy rain risk rises April 19, 2026 A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Porirua and surrounding areas, with forecasters warning of intense downpours and hazardous conditions through midday Sunday. MetService… ...

Close-up images show cash bundled inside a bag, a clear plastic bag containing cannabis, and a motorbike stored inside a shed, all seized during a Police search in Cannons Creek, Porirua.

Police seize drugs, cash, stolen goods in Porirua raid April 17, 2026 A 30-year-old man has appeared in court after Police uncovered drugs, cash and suspected stolen property at a Cannons Creek address in Porirua. The arrest… ...

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,… ...

Gravel access road leading through a partially filled landfill site with earth embankments and vegetation under a clear blue sky.

Porirua landfill debate misses bigger waste issue April 15, 2026 Porirua Community Views By David Christensen, Porirua resident There is, at the heart of the current debate about Spicer Landfill, a question so obvious it… ...

A woman sits in a clinic consulting room, gesturing as she speaks, with a computer screen showing a diagram of the ear behind her.

Hearing loss warning, Porirua expert urges checks April 14, 2026 Many Porirua residents may be overlooking early signs of hearing loss, with new research showing a significant number are delaying or avoiding hearing tests. A… ...

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Mayor’s column: Fuel costs hit Porirua households April 10, 2026 Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker There’s no getting around it -- the fuel situation is biting, and I know a lot of households… ...

Close-up of a rough asphalt surface beside a concrete kerb, with small stones scattered and shadows from nearby foliage cast across the ground.

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… ...

An elderly couple sits side by side in armchairs, smiling at the camera in an office setting.

Regional News: Charity hospital secures Cuba Street site and plans opening April 8, 2026 Wellington’s planned Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has secured a central city site, with organisers confirming a lease has been signed for premises on upper Cuba… ...

Roadworks warning graphic over a Wellington coastal highway scene, with cars travelling along a multi-lane road beside the harbour at sunset and a plane descending in the background.

Porirua Drivers: SH1, SH58 roadworks bring closures, delays April 6, 2026 Night closures and stop-go controls across Porirua, Kāpiti and Wellington city are set to impact drivers this week, with a mix of resurfacing, safety upgrades… ...

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and images for NG Property Management, Kyle Finiki Harcourts Paremata, Nightingale Property Management, Front End Solar, All About Catering, Pivotal Print, Belinda Carr Photography, Pridex Kitchens, and Rubco Waterproofing.

Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory April 5, 2026 Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with… ...

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Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living April 1, 2026 Minimum wage workers across Porirua will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real… ...

250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua March 31, 2026 The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...

Welcome: New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (March 24, 2026) Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property… ...

Porirua Rates Debt Triples in Four Years (March 15, 2026) Unpaid rates owed to Porirua City Council have more than tripled in four years, rising from $1.3 million in the 2021–22 financial year to $4.5… ...

Porirua writer pens new mystery novel while working from Aotea café (March 15, 2026) A new crime novel written in Porirua and printed just up the road is now available at Paper Plus Porirua, continuing a run of local… ...

Over 100,000 plants planned for Porirua streams (March 12, 2026) More than 100,000 native plants will be planted along Porirua’s waterways this year as the city expands its streamside restoration programme aimed at improving the… ...

Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe (March 9, 2026) Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an… ...

Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill (March 5, 2026) Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our… ...

Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors (March 5, 2026) A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme,… ...

Cannons Creek pharmacist still helping families at 90 (March 5, 2026) At 90 years old, Shirley Gay is still helping children and families find natural ways to improve their health. Her journey began decades ago. Shirley… ...

The Business of Care: How Ninness Funeral Home Supports Porirua Families at Their Most Difficult Moments (March 3, 2026) In every community there are businesses that operate quietly, professionally, and with extraordinary responsibility. In Porirua, one of those is Ninness Funeral Home. While most… ...

This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua (March 3, 2026) This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our… ...

Porirua tamariki lead active travel push (March 2, 2026) Hundreds of tamariki across Porirua are expected to swap car rides for walking shoes, bikes and bus passes this month as Movin’March returns for its… ...

Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions (February 24, 2026) Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents… ...

Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington (February 23, 2026) Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...

Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End (February 19, 2026) Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...

Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill (February 19, 2026) Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 18, 2026) Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services,… ...

Porirua Roadworks, weekly update: Transmission Gully closes overnight, speed limit rises (February 13, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua and the wider Wellington region face overnight closures, ramp shutdowns and a speed limit change on Transmission Gully over the coming… ...

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 11, 2026) A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community… ...

Family business helps insulate Porirua homes (February 11, 2026) Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech… ...

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… ...