Why I’m Standing Again July 8, 2025 Porirua is my home. I grew up here, went to school here, and raised my family here. I didn’t plan on becoming Mayor, but when… ...
Red Flags for $170m School Lunch Contract July 8, 2025 Ministry of Education officials warned against awarding a $170 million school lunch contract to a group of providers with troubling track records just weeks before… ...
Will Govt impose a new Levy on suffering Health NZ empire? July 7, 2025 Commissioner Dr Lester Levy still seems to believe he will be reappointed board chair – but that’s because he thinks it should happen. His plans… ...
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City June 27, 2025 The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer… ...
Porirua Housing Cuts – A Betrayal June 27, 2025 Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti… ...
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25 June 25, 2025 Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape… ...
Short Jolt shakes Porirua region June 25, 2025 A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The… ...
Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations June 24, 2025 Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to… ...
Porirua seniors trapped by time June 22, 2025 Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport ban during… ...
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses June 22, 2025 The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36… ...
Grieving Well: Navigating Loss with Care and Compassion June 19, 2025 Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the most personal. Whether it follows the loss of a loved one, a… ...
Aotea Lagoon’s South End Reopens After Upgrade June 19, 2025 The south end of Aotea Lagoon has officially reopened following a dawn blessing held on Wednesday, 18 June. The revitalised space marks the completion of… ...
Plimmerton Historian Honoured for Preserving Porirua’s War Stories June 15, 2025 Plimmerton military historian Allan Dodson has received national recognition for his decades of work preserving Porirua’s wartime history, earning the Community Contribution Award at this… ...
Porirua lights up for Matariki June 10, 2025 Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June.… ...
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park June 10, 2025 A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship… ...Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs (June 5, 2025) Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing… ...
Tālofa lava Porirua – Record Turnout for Samoan Flag Raising (June 3, 2025) Porirua's Samoan community came together in unprecedented numbers on the morning of June 1 for a flag-raising ceremony that launched Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa… ...
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival (June 1, 2025) A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and… ...
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward (May 19, 2025) Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve… ...
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time (May 16, 2025) Column by Daran Ponter - Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands… ...
Porirua Youth Explore Futures at Careers Expo (May 14, 2025) Thousands of rangatahi and job seekers packed Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday 13 May for the Porirua Careers Expo 2025 — a vibrant one-day event… ...
Many hands help Porirua planting work (May 14, 2025) Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The… ...
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua (May 13, 2025) Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The… ...
Rotuman Language Week Celebrates Identity, Culture, and Community (May 13, 2025) Rotuman communities across Aotearoa are set to celebrate Rotuman Language Week from 11–18 May 2025, with a vibrant programme of cultural events and community initiatives… ...
Rangatahi Lead Splash Zone Innovation at Te Rauparaha Arena (May 9, 2025) Porirua’s young people have made a big splash, literally, thanks to a unique collaboration at Te Rauparaha Arena that puts rangatahi voice at the centre… ...
World Titles for Titahi Bay Sailor (May 8, 2025) The Titahi Bay Boating Club was buzzing with pride this week as community members gathered to celebrate the international success of Sailability Wellington sailors, with… ...
Pōneke Mourns Club Legend Des Kinsella, 96 (May 8, 2025) The Pōneke Football Club is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished members, Des Kinsella, who passed away this week at the age… ...
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs (May 7, 2025) Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions… ...
Council Seeks Families of Hospital Patients Buried in Unmarked Graves (May 7, 2025) Porirua City Council is reaching out to the public to help honour the memory of more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients buried in unmarked… ...
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service (May 2, 2025) Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the… ...
Could You Be Porirua’s Next Councillor? (May 1, 2025) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker Is someone you know Porirua’s next Councillor? Maybe it’s you. The local body elections are coming up in October,… ...
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour (April 30, 2025) Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with… ...
Porirua Unites to Honour ANZAC Day Across the City (April 28, 2025) Porirua residents gathered across the city on 25 April to commemorate ANZAC Day, paying tribute to the generations of New Zealanders and Australians who served… ...
Warm Your Belly This Winter with Cobb & Co.’s All Day Comfort Menu (April 24, 2025) As the crisp chill of winter sweeps across Porirua, there's no better place to cosy up and enjoy hearty, homestyle cooking than Cobb & Co.… ...
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home (April 24, 2025) For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and… ...