Porirua 2026 BizFest brings business community together July 22, 2026 More than 300 business owners, entrepreneurs and supporters gathered at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday for Porirua BizFest 2026. The annual business festival, 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… ...
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… ...
Porirua dishes up Burgers, Elvis and Chocolate July 18, 2026 Porirua will serve up 20 Unique Burger Wellington entries, an Elvis festival, local chocolate history and dining experiences when Visa Wellington On a Plate runs… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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 youth podcast launches at Pātaka July 6, 2026 Porirua’s young voices are set to be heard on air following the official launch of the Porirua Voices Youth Podcast at Pātaka. The launch event… ...
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… ...
Students celebrate Polynesian Beauty Academy graduation July 5, 2026 Students from several Wellington region schools have been recognised at the Polynesian Beauty Academy Gateway Class Graduation. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker presented certificates at the… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Fatal crash: SH1, Johnsonville Porirua Motorway June 20, 2026 One person has died and another has been critically injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 north of Wellington. Police said the crash… ...
Crash blocking lane on SH2 at Haywards June 19, 2026 Motorists travelling north on State Highway 2 should expect delays after a crash near the Haywards interchange. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says the right… ...
Serious crash on SH1 north of Wellington June 19, 2026 Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, north of Wellington. The crash was reported about 4.40pm in the southbound… ...
Te Manawa exhibition invites Porirua feedback June 16, 2026 A student-led exhibition showing future design ideas for Porirua’s city centre, Te Manawa, is open at Kai Tahi until Sunday, June 21. The exhibition features… ...Porirua leaders mourn councillor Mike Duncan (June 14, 2026) Porirua councillors are paying tribute to Mike Duncan, of Tītahi Bay, who has died suddenly after serving on Porirua City Council since 2016. Duncan’s death… ...
Grant upgrades lights for Porirua Little Theatre (June 12, 2026) Porirua Little Theatre has received a $40,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust to upgrade its lighting system and stage equipment, with the money coming… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Porirua residents earn King’s Birthday honours (June 2, 2026) Three Porirua residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their contributions to literature, culture and community service. Author and publisher Adrienne… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Porirua borrowers urged to claim El Cheapo refunds (April 10, 2026) Residents in Porirua and surrounding areas who borrowed from a former car finance company could be owed money, with the Commerce Commission working to track… ...
Bic Runga, NZSO concert draws Porirua crowd (April 8, 2026) Porirua music fans were among those heading into Wellington last week to see Bic Runga perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, in a concert… ...
Welcome: This Week’s New Businesses Join the Porirua News Business Directory (April 5, 2026) Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with… ...
Porirua Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living (April 1, 2026) Minimum wage workers across Porirua will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real… ...
250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (March 31, 2026) The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched… ...
Porirua roads this week: Night closures and stop-go controls (March 27, 2026) Porirua drivers are being warned to expect delays, detours and overnight closures as a busy week of state highway roadworks rolls out from Saturday, March… ...
Two die in North Wellington Crash (March 26, 2026) Two people have been found dead after a car was discovered upside down in a stream on Mākara Beach Road in rural Wellington on Wednesday… ...