Plimmerton Celebrates a Century of Tennis September 16, 2026 More than a century of tennis in Plimmerton was celebrated on Sunday, with past and present players returning to the community courts for a day… ...
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers September 10, 2026 Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre… ...
Kenepuru roadworks underway for major Porirua power upgrade September 2, 2026 Work is under way in Kenepuru on a major electricity network upgrade designed to improve the reliability of power supplies across Porirua. Wellington Electricity is… ...
Major Porirua infrastructure updates: Harbour, dunes and reservoir projects move forward August 25, 2026 Several major infrastructure and environmental projects are progressing across Porirua, with new work focused on the harbour, coastal resilience and drinking water storage. Porirua City… ...
Two Porirua burgers make Burger Wellington top five August 25, 2026 Two Porirua eateries have made the final five in Burger Wellington 2026, giving the city two chances to take out the region’s top burger title.… ...
Te Pāti Māori brings election campaign to Porirua August 23, 2026 Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has brought the party’s election campaign to Porirua, joining supporters at Waitangirua Markets and campaigning across the city. Ngarewa-Packer… ...
Porirua public meeting to discuss future of health system August 21, 2026 Porirua residents are being invited to a free public meeting at Pātaka on Monday to discuss the state of New Zealand’s public health system and… ...
Five candidates confirmed for Onepoto Ward by-election August 18, 2026 Five candidates will contest the upcoming Onepoto General Ward by-election for a seat on Porirua City Council. Nominations closed at midday on Thursday, with Joanne… ...
Tributes flow for former Porirua city councillor Tracy Johnson August 16, 2026 Former Porirua City Councillor Tracy Johnson has died peacefully, surrounded by her whānau, prompting tributes to a woman who made a significant contribution to the… ...
Welcome to Porirua: 70 new citizens from 21 nations sworn in August 11, 2026 Porirua welcomed 70 new citizens to the city at a citizenship ceremony on Monday night, representing 53 families and 21 different nationalities. The new citizens… ...
Transmission Gully closures lead busy week of Porirua roadworks August 7, 2026 The northbound section of Transmission Gully between Linden and the Kenepuru Link Road northbound on-ramp is scheduled to close on Sunday and Monday nights, with… ...
Porirua harbour-view home up for House of the Year August 7, 2026 A large Porirua home designed to adapt to its owners’ changing needs has been entered in the 2026 Master Builders House of the Year competition.… ...
Porirua serves up 19 burgers for August August 5, 2026 Nineteen Porirua eateries are serving special burgers this month as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate. The annual food festival runs until August 31,… ...
Free business course opens in Porirua August 3, 2026 A free three-day business course will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum from 4 to 6 August for Porirua residents and people planning to… ...
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,… ...
Postgate School rangatahi take their place at Parliament (July 29, 2026) Postgate School students swapped their Porirua classrooms for Parliament this week during a visit hosted by Te Tai Hauāuru MP Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. The school was… ...
From quiz nights to tree care: Nine familiar businesses welcomed back (July 27, 2026) From organising a quiz night or treating an injury to repairing a vehicle, maintaining a property or managing trees, another nine familiar businesses are being… ...
From house moves to fresh cuts: Another nine familiar businesses welcomed back (July 26, 2026) From choosing a new bed or shifting furniture to sorting the garden, repairing the car, managing a property or getting a fresh haircut, another nine… ...
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… ...