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Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua August 18, 2025 Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on… ...
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show August 12, 2025 Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025… ...
Join the Conversation banner for Porirua News with aerial view of Porirua Harbour Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor August 11, 2025 Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local… ...
An adult in traditional Cook Islands attire and a child raise the Cook Islands flag outside a building with Central Pacific Collective banners. Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution August 11, 2025 The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki… ...
Close-up of wood carving tools resting on wood shavings, with the book title “Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts.” Stephen Myhre to Launch Wood Carving Guide in Porirua July 31, 2025 Renowned New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre will launch his latest book Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Pātaka Art… ...
Remembering a Jazz Great July 30, 2025 ‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ –  Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will be presenting… ...
Alicja Gear, art tutor, standing in front of a colourful painting holding a cup. Mana Arts Society hosts Life Drawing Workshop this Sunday July 29, 2025 Mana Arts Society in Plimmerton invites artists of all levels to a special tutored life drawing workshop on Sunday, 3 August, from 9:30 AM to… ...
Promotional flyer for BizHub Porirua event, 1 August, Kai Tahi Mezzanine, 9 AM–4 PM. BizHub Porirua Celebrates Launch this Friday July 29, 2025 BizHub Porirua, an innovative pop-up initiative designed to strengthen local businesses and community connections, celebrates its official launch this Friday, 1 August, at Kai Tahi… ...
Porirua honours community heroes at 2025 Civic Awards July 28, 2025 Porirua City celebrated its 2025 Civic Award recipients with a moving ceremony recognising residents who have gone above and beyond in their voluntary service to… ...
Porirua raises Vanuatu flag to mark Bislama Language Week (July 28, 2025) Porirua celebrated a milestone in cultural recognition with its first-ever Vanuatu Bislama Language Week flag-raising ceremony, held outside the City Council on Monday morning. The… ...
Ahu Charitable Trust Wins Top Honours at Community Awards (July 24, 2025) Pukerua Bay’s Ahu Charitable Trust has been named the Supreme Winner at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Porirua, celebrating its standout contribution… ...
Wellington Saints Crowned NBL Champions (July 22, 2025) The Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with a gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at TSB Arena. Spurred… ...
Whitireia Volunteers Plant 1200 Native Species for 20-Year Milestone (July 22, 2025) More than 100 community members gathered at Whitireia Park on a sunny day to plant 1200 native plants and celebrate two decades of restoration efforts.… ...
Valkyrie triumph in Aggy Memorial Cup clash (July 22, 2025) The Porirua Valkyrie powered to a 34–18 victory over the St George Dragons Porirua on Sunday, claiming the Aggy Memorial Cup in the Mana Wāhine… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice (July 21, 2025) A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
Porirua Celebrates Kiribati Language Week (July 11, 2025) Porirua came together this week to celebrate Kiribati Language Week with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony and cultural festivities that highlighted the richness of the Kiribati… ...
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua (July 11, 2025) Porirua City Council, in partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand, is introducing Adapted Kindy Gym classes at Te Rauparaha Arena starting 14 July, offering a… ...
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls (July 8, 2025) ​Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun… ...
Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, Community (July 7, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month, marking 20 years of bringing warmth, music, and community spirit to the heart of… ...
Lights, Camera, Action at Porirua Libraries (July 7, 2025) Snow Queen Storytime!Tuesday 8 July | 10.30am–12pm | City Centre LibraryAre you ready for an enchanting experience? The Snow Queen of Arendelle herself will be… ...
Porirua Has Talent Returns (July 1, 2025) Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent… ...
Porirua Rangatahi Invited to ‘Have a Go’ (June 29, 2025) Young people in Porirua are encouraged to get active and try something new at the upcoming Rangatahi Sports ‘Have A Go’ Day, taking place on… ...
Porirua Serves Up Burger Love (June 27, 2025) Porirua will be sizzling with flavour this August as local eateries and venues dive into the love-themed festivities of Visa Wellington On a Plate 2025.… ...
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… ...
Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training (June 25, 2025) A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical… ...
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… ...
BizFest Sells Out, Porirua Backs Business (June 24, 2025) Porirua’s annual business showcase, BizFest 2025, has officially sold out ahead of its 1 July event at Te Rauparaha Arena, a clear sign of strong… ...
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… ...
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.… ...