Porirua Residents Face Tougher Times as Economic Growth Slows February 14, 2025 Porirua residents, like all New Zealanders, are facing a tougher financial future as the country’s economy struggles to meet earlier growth expectations. On average, each… ...
New ‘Hail and Ride’ Bus Service Coming to Tawa February 13, 2025 A new fixed-route ‘hail and ride’ bus service, Route 59, will launch in Tawa on Monday, 24 February, replacing the Metlink On Demand trial. The… ...
Waitangi Day in Porirua to Feature Music, Kai, and Waka Tours February 2, 2025 Te Rauparaha Park will once again host one of the largest Waitangi Day celebrations in Aotearoa New Zealand, as Porirua City partners with mana whenua… ...
Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa January 22, 2025 Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall,… ...
Porirua Arts Trail 2025: Showcasing Local Creativity January 20, 2025 Porirua will transform into a hub of artistic expression on 8th and 9th March 2025, as local artists open their studios and exhibition spaces for… ...
Time for a Yarn at Whitby Library January 15, 2025 Community crafting group invites locals to connect over a cuppa and creativity. Whitby Library is calling all crafters to take part in “Time for a… ...
Community Honoured by Mahi of Taku Parai January 2, 2025 For the most part honours awarded at King's Birthday and New Year are to recipients who have distinguished themselves individually. In the honouring of Taku… ...
New Year Honour for Whitby’s Graeme Blick January 1, 2025 Whitby resident Graeme Blick has been awarded the prestigious CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in the New Year’s Honours List for… ...
Porirua City Digital Library 24/7 December 20, 2024 Welcome to the digital world of libraries that never close. With your Porirua Library card, and library PIN / PASSWORD, you can log in and… ...Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users (November 26, 2024) Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via… ...
Missing: 77-Year-Old Graham Last Seen on Porirua Trail (November 11, 2024) Police are searching for Graham, a 77-year-old with possible dementia, last seen on the Colonial Knob walkway near Porirua. Family reported seeing him on “The… ...
$25,000 Digital Literacy Boost for Porirua Schools (September 17, 2024) The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has granted $25,000 to Te Mana O Kupe Trust, enabling them to enhance digital literacy in Porirua by providing… ...
Police Issue Warning After Man Loses $22,000 in Online Scam (August 24, 2024) Police have issued a warning to the public following a surge in reports of a new online fraud scheme known as a "Task Scam." This… ...
Monthly Pop-Up Hubs for Seniors available in Tawa (August 4, 2024) Seniors in the Wellington region are invited to join the monthly pop-up hubs, a series of free social events tailored for those over 65. These… ...
Police Recover Large Amounts of Cash and Gold in Major Fraud Bust (August 4, 2024) A 26-year-old English national has been arrested by the Wellington Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) in connection with a series of fraud offences targeting the elderly… ...
Mana is losing more than it gets under National (August 2, 2024) Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. Many of you will have seen the flashy slogans and clever lines about the Government’s tax cuts… ...
Porirua City Council Announces New Rates and Fees for 2024/25 (July 31, 2024) Porirua City Council has released new rates and fees information for the 2024/25 year, now available on their website. Residential ratepayers will experience an average… ...
Mobility Parks for those who need them only (July 22, 2024) Mobility parking spaces around Porirua are there for people who need them most, and to help overcome barriers to accessing services and shops. The parks… ...
Council invite feedback on Cannons Creek Park Closure and Redevelopment (July 18, 2024) The Porirua City Council has opened consultation for the temporary closure and redevelopment of Cannons Creek Park, a significant move aimed at enhancing the area… ...
KiwiSaver Balances up, but gender savings gap persists (July 12, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New research from Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, shows the average KiwiSaver balance was up $4,444 compared to last year,… ...
Funding cuts, lead to difficult decisions (July 8, 2024) Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. This month, we’ll continue feeling the impact of National’s choice to make everyday life harderfor New Zealanders.Here… ...
MP Edmonds clinic at Aotea Summerset (June 10, 2024) Mana MP Barbara Edmonds went onsite to hold one of her popular MP clinics today at the Summerset Retirement Village in Aotea. Mana MP since… ...
Porirua Libraries – Welcome to the Club (June 6, 2024) The message from Porirua Libraries is 'Come & join our relaxed, informal monthly book clubs.' At the book clubs you will find lively discussions, fresh… ...
Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on (May 16, 2024) After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and… ...
Name Release – body located, Titahi Bay (May 12, 2024) Police can now release the name of the person whose remains were discovered in Titahi Bay on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish… ...
Ukulele Fun at Titahi Bay Library (May 5, 2024) Join the fun at the Titahi Bay Library and learn how to play the ukuele. Ten ukulele’s are available to test your skills (or bring… ...
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG? (April 29, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s,… ...
Porirua overnight A&E may replace Doctors with phone service (April 26, 2024) Health officials in Porirua are considering replacing the overnight doctor at Kenepuru Community Hospital’s accident and medical centre with a telehealth service. It is a… ...
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open (April 15, 2024) Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting… ...