Porirua roadworks planned for 1 to 7 August August 1, 2026 Porirua motorists should expect lane closures and traffic controls across the state highway network from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August. Night-time lane closures are… ...
Porirua firefighters join 50th nationwide strike July 31, 2026 Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday in what their union says will be… ...
Regional News: New Wellington Blood Bank supports Porirua patients July 30, 2026 A new purpose-built blood bank has opened at Wellington Regional Hospital, strengthening specialist testing and blood supply services for patients across the Greater Wellington region,… ...
Welcome back: Nine familiar businesses mark another year with Porirua News July 26, 2026 Nine familiar businesses are being celebrated for continuing their involvement in a locally owned community news project supporting free and accessible reporting across Porirua and… ...
Man charged over alleged Tawa copper theft July 24, 2026 A man has been charged following a Police investigation into alleged copper theft and damage to railway signalling cables in Tawa. Porirua News reported earlier… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef sells out first WOAP event July 23, 2026 Sushil’s Musclechef Café has sold out its first Wellington On a Plate event of the year. A Culinary Tale of India will be held on… ...
Porirua billiards community remembers Russell Robinson July 22, 2026 Porirua’s billiards and snooker community is remembering former New Zealand representative Russell “Russ” Robinson, who died peacefully on June 18, aged 80. Russ was a… ...
New Moonshine Road roundabout opens Wednesday July 21, 2026 The new roundabout at Moonshine Road will open from 5am on Wednesday, 22 July, Porirua City Council says. Drivers travelling between Porirua and the Hutt… ...
Porirua Whānau Centre doubles youth employment programme July 19, 2026 Twice as many Porirua rangatahi will be helped off benefits and into work each year after Porirua Whānau Centre secured a new three-year contract with… ...
Porirua finalists announced for 2026 regional community awards July 19, 2026 Thirty-three Porirua groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and not-for-profit… ...
Pātaka Winter Music Series Returns for 21st year July 18, 2026 The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month with chamber music, New Orleans jazz and lively European folk music. Now in its 21st… ...
Porirua families invited to Brandon Intermediate open evening July 17, 2026 Brandon Intermediate is inviting future Year 7 students and their whānau to explore the Cannons Creek school at its open evening on Thursday, August 13.… ...
Council warns families after headstone provider complaint July 15, 2026 Porirua City Council is warning families to check the credentials of headstone providers after a local family was reportedly left substantially out of pocket without… ...
Council teams up with Noel Leeming to collect tech waste July 15, 2026 Porirua residents can now recycle unwanted computers, phones and other electronic equipment for free at Noel Leeming Porirua. TechCollect NZ has partnered with Porirua City… ...
Matariki planting day set for Bothamley Park July 14, 2026 Porirua residents are invited to celebrate Matariki through restoration, reflection and community connection at Bothamley Park on Saturday, 18 July. The free community event will… ...Free mobile eye clinic visits Porirua kindergartens (July 13, 2026) A mobile optometry clinic is providing free eye examinations and glasses to kindergarten children in Porirua after screening found about one in six needed further… ...
Porirua volunteers honoured with 2026 Civic Awards (July 12, 2026) Porirua residents who have dedicated years to supporting refugees, sport, culture and young people have been recognised at the city’s 2026 Civic Awards. The awards… ...
Porirua remembers Sergeant Derek Wootton (July 11, 2026) Porirua is remembering Sergeant Derek Wootton on the 18th anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Sergeant Wootton, 52, died after being struck… ...
Porirua schools uncover hidden listening difficulties (July 10, 2026) Five Porirua schools are taking part in a pilot programme aimed at identifying hearing and auditory processing difficulties that may be affecting children’s learning. Windley… ...
Matariki lights return to Porirua harbourside (July 10, 2026) Porirua’s Matariki celebrations continue this week with a free harbourside light display and a day of remembrance activities at Pātaka Art + Museum. The light… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title (July 9, 2026) Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during… ...
Police seek information after Tawa copper theft (July 9, 2026) Police are appealing for information after railway signal cables were allegedly tampered with in Tawa. Police said they were notified between 6am and 7am on… ...
Porirua City AFC grant helps cut junior football costs (July 8, 2026) Porirua City Association Football Club has received an $8,455 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to support its junior football programme. The funding will be… ...
Geoff Hayward: Annual Plan gives Porirua breathing room (July 7, 2026) Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward Zero per cent rates increases. Balanced budgets. Riparian planting. Council business can be really hard to interpret if… ...
Porirua community initiatives recognised at 2026 Gold Awards (July 6, 2026) Porirua organisations and community initiatives were among those recognised at the 2026 Gold Awards, which celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations across the Greater Wellington region.… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard (July 6, 2026) Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington… ...
New World Tawa owners farewell community (July 4, 2026) New World Tawa will close early on Sunday as the store prepares to change hands. Owners Scott and Ash farewell the Tawa community after almost… ...
Porirua’s Mufftech wins supreme Gold Award (July 3, 2026) Porirua business Mufftech has taken out the Supreme Award at the 2026 Gold Awards, after also winning Emerging Gold in the products category. The business,… ...
Matariki Ahi Kā returns to Wellington Waterfront (July 2, 2026) Matariki Ahi Kā will return to the Wellington Waterfront from Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July. The Wellington City Council event will run from… ...
Police name man killed in Grenada North crash (July 2, 2026) Police have named the man who died after a crash on State Highway 1 near Grenada North as Gregory David Diggins, 62, of Lower Hutt.… ...
Tiaki Wai takes over Porirua water services today (July 1, 2026) Porirua residents are now being told to contact Tiaki Wai for water leaks, wastewater issues, stormwater problems and water billing enquiries, after the new regional… ...
Onepoto Ward by-election date confirmed (July 1, 2026) Porirua City Council will hold a by-election on 16 October to fill the Onepoto General Ward seat left vacant after the sudden death of Councillor… ...
Porirua businesses ready to shine at Local Expo (June 25, 2026) Porirua’s Love Local Expo is back next month, bringing together more than 100 local vendors, community groups and food businesses under one roof. The free… ...
Tawa’s Bucket Tree vies for National Title (June 22, 2026) Tawa’s distinctive Bucket Tree is flying Wellington’s flag in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. The macrocarpa, known for its upside-down bucket… ...
Cannons Creek thanks Kas for 26 years of Service (June 21, 2026) Cannons Creek is thanking Kas Govind as he prepares to retire after 26 years serving the local community. Cannons Creek Pharmacy shared the news this… ...