Porirua Little Theatre brings spelling showdown to the stage June 17, 2026 Competitive spelling, catchy musical numbers and plenty of laughs are set to take centre stage when Porirua Little Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County… ...
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,… ...
Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback June 16, 2026 A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features… ...
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… ...
Matariki exhibition honours atua and remembrance June 9, 2026 A new Matariki exhibition at Pātaka Art + Museum will transform Toi Gallery into a tamariki-friendly celebration of the atua connected to Matariki. Ngā Atua… ...
McDonald’s celebrates 50th birthday in Porirua June 7, 2026 McDonald's New Zealand is celebrating its 50th birthday today, marking five decades since the country's first restaurant opened in Porirua. The restaurant opened in Cobham… ...
Back the Businesses, Backing Porirua June 6, 2026 Porirua News would like to thank these fantastic local businesses and organisations for supporting community news in Porirua and helping keep local readers connected through… ...
Porirua households face higher bills despite rates freeze June 5, 2026 Porirua households are expected to pay more next year despite Porirua City Council announcing an average zero per cent increase in non-water rates for existing… ...
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours June 2, 2026 Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne… ...
Porirua celebrates Samoan language week June 2, 2026 Porirua came together this morning for the annual Samoa flag raising, celebrating Samoa Language Week and commemorating the 64th anniversary of Samoa’s independence. Mayor Anita… ...
A Right Royal Welcome in Porirua June 1, 2026 Long before he became King Charles III, Prince Charles visited Porirua during the opening the New Zealand Police College in 1981. ...
Political drama Waenga comes to Porirua May 31, 2026 A powerful new theatre production exploring justice, race and political participation will be performed in Porirua this July, bringing a story developed with rangatahi Māori… ...
New water entity plans $277 annual increase for Porirua households May 31, 2026 Porirua households are being asked to pay hundreds of dollars more for water services as the Wellington region's new water entity prepares to take control… ...
Porirua centre backs drug harm funding May 27, 2026 Porirua Whānau Centre says a new $11.9 million Crown investment in the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme will strengthen community-led work to prevent… ...
Coastguard Mana upgrades rescue boat with grant May 25, 2026 Coastguard Mana will upgrade its rescue vessel after receiving a $25,827 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to help keep search and rescue operations running… ...Tawa reservist earns veterans’ support (May 24, 2026) A Tawa woman who supports former service personnel through Veterans’ Affairs is earning encouragement from her clients as she takes on a new role as… ...
Porirua City Brass Stages Casino Cabaret (May 22, 2026) Porirua City Brass will bring music, theatre and casino-style sparkle to Linden Community Centre in July with Casino Royale, a cabaret fundraiser supporting the band’s… ...
Spicer drop-off stays, landfill use to end (May 21, 2026) Porirua residents are likely to keep a local rubbish drop-off at Spicer after the landfill closes in 2030, but waste would be trucked elsewhere for… ...
Young entrepreneurs bring market to Whitby (May 20, 2026) Young entrepreneurs will take centre stage in Whitby next month, with the Kids Market Pop-Up coming to Discovery School on Friday, June 5, from 4.30pm… ...
Te Rā Nui delivers more homes for Porirua (May 19, 2026) Nearly 80 new state homes will be delivered across Eastern Porirua in the coming months, as the Te Rā Nui partnership continues its renewal of… ...
War Graves Week tour honours Porirua veterans (May 18, 2026) Porirua residents are being invited to learn more about local servicemen buried at Porirua Cemetery during War Graves Week, with a free guided tour on… ...
Porirua students mark Pink Shirt Day with ice cream (May 17, 2026) For the third year running, Porirua Whānau Centre is marking Pink Shirt Day at Windley School by giving every student and teacher a free ice… ...
Porirua schools and scouts help track spider sightings (May 15, 2026) Schools and scout groups across Porirua are helping identify and record sightings of the noble false widow spider as part of a growing citizen science… ...
Porirua Police drone catches suspect on church roof (May 14, 2026) A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight is facing a string of charges after Police tracked him to the roof of… ...
City Centre Motors celebrates 50 years of service in Porirua (May 13, 2026) When Keith Butler opened City Centre Motors on April 27, 1976, Porirua roads were filled with chrome, carburettors and classic cars. His vision was simple:… ...
Porirua voices missing from water survey (May 12, 2026) Porirua residents are underrepresented in feedback shaping the future of water services across the Wellington region, according to new consultation data. Results from Wellington water… ...
Porirua finalists named for Gold Awards (May 12, 2026) Five Porirua organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Gold Awards, recognising business innovation, leadership and community impact across the Wellington region. The finalists… ...
Careers Expo draws thousands to Porirua (May 11, 2026) More than 3200 students, school leavers and future jobseekers streamed through Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for the third Porirua Careers Expo, connecting rangatahi with… ...
Porirua plate cameras raise cost and revenue questions (May 8, 2026) Porirua City Council has begun using licence plate recognition cameras around schools, but has not publicly disclosed the service provider cost or carried out financial… ...
Council reform must improve services, says former Porirua mayor (May 6, 2026) Former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett says proposed local government reforms must deliver better infrastructure, housing and regional capability, not just redraw council boundaries. Leggett, now… ...
Porirua seminar tackles workplace waste (May 5, 2026) Porirua businesses can get free advice on cutting waste and saving money at a workplace waste seminar in May. Waste and Your Workplace will be… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Porirua interns gain skills through council programme (April 28, 2026) A group of Porirua secondary school students have begun hands-on work placements with Porirua City Council as part of the Mahi Rangatahi programme, now in… ...