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Portrait of a person painted with black Matariki-inspired face and body designs, lit in blue, with purple lights behind them.

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… ...

A brass band performs on a stage during the grand opening of New Zealand’s first McDonald’s restaurant in Porirua on June 7, 1976. Large "Grand Opening" signs and McDonald’s branding surround the stage as crowds gather to celebrate.

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… ...

Porirua News welcome graphic featuring eight local businesses in a grid, including Tile Kapiti, Porirua Whānau Centre, Soul Potentials, Capital Training, Prana Tree, Roundhouse Electrical, A1 Homes and APS Firewood.

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… ...

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. ...

Promotional image for Waenga featuring eight cast members standing against a black background. A young woman holding an identification card stands in the foreground, surrounded by characters including police officers, a lawyer and young adults. The title "WAENGA" appears in bold yellow lettering along the left side.

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… ...

A hand holds a clear glass under a chrome kitchen faucet as water fills it.

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 tamariki and rangatahi stand together on a school basketball court during a Ko Wai Au activity.

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 volunteers in red rescue gear stand aboard Te Awarua Rescue at Mana Marina, with yachts and moored boats in the background.

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… ...

Two New Zealand Army Reserve soldiers in camouflage move through long grass and scrub during a field training exercise.

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 performers pose in formal and cabaret-style clothing, smiling and holding brass instruments.

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… ...

Porirua City councillors and staff sit around the council chamber during a Te Puna Kōrero Committee meeting.

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… ...

A group of smiling children raise their hands in front of an Ōtaki Kids Market stall at Coastlands Shopping Centre.

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… ...

New two-storey state homes on Cornwall Crescent with fenced lawns and concrete driveways.

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… ...

A grey stone war grave headstone for Corporal J. R. Hoare of the Wellington Regiment, partly weathered, beside a path and greenery at Porirua Cemetery.

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… ...

Windley School students and staff wearing pink T-shirts pose together in the playground during Pink Shirt Day celebrations in Porirua.

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… ...

Porirua commemorates Anzac Day with services across the city (April 25, 2026) Porirua residents gathered from the early hours this morning to honour service personnel past and present, with Anzac Day commemorations held across the city. A… ...

Welcome: Nine Local Businesses Backing Porirua in the Business Directory (April 23, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week. We’d like to thank these fantastic local businesses for supporting Porirua and… ...

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… ...

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,… ...

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… ...

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… ...