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Porirua Gears up for an Action-Packed School Holidays April 2, 2025 With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, Porirua is bursting with activities to keep tamariki and whānau entertained—whether you're after adventure, creativity… ...
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished April 2, 2025 More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the… ...
Lao New Year Festival to Bring Colour, Culture, and Community Spirit to Porirua March 31, 2025 Families across Porirua are invited to join the vibrant celebrations of Boun Pi Mai, the Lao New Year, on Saturday 5 April 2025 at Mungavin… ...
Mana College Secures Double Silver at National Volleyball Championships March 31, 2025 Mana College is celebrating a double success after both its senior volleyball teams secured silver in their divisions at the 2025 New Zealand Secondary School… ...
New Kit Fuels Confidence for Porirua’s National Games Team March 31, 2025 Special Olympics Porirua athletes will be stepping onto the field with renewed pride this year, thanks to a $6,420 grant from the New Zealand Community… ...
Wellington Comes Alive for CubaDupa, Drawing Record Crowds March 31, 2025 Clear skies, music, and community spirit fuel vibrant weekend in the capital. Wellington pulsed with life over the weekend as tens of thousands descended on… ...
Supply Room – Brewing Excellence by the Water, One Cup at a Time March 28, 2025 With stunning waterfront views and a reputation for top-notch coffee and food, Supply Room in Mana is a local favourite for breakfast, brunch, and everything… ...
Hurricanes face must-win clash against in-form Waratahs March 28, 2025 Kick-off: 7:05pm, Friday 28 March – Sky Stadium, Wellington The Hurricanes return to Sky Stadium tonight under pressure to reignite their Super Rugby Pacific campaign,… ...
Becs Liua’ana Makes History as WRFU’s First Pasifika President March 27, 2025 Rebecca ‘Becs’ Liua’ana made history last night, becoming the first woman and first Pacific Islander to be appointed President of the Wellington Rugby Football Union… ...
Pukerua Bay Artist Shares Inked Stories of Culture, Community and Growth March 27, 2025 From Tāmoko beginnings on the East Coast to mentoring new artists in Kapiti, local Artist Manawa sat down with Kyle for Porirua News, to share his… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories March 27, 2025 From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
Explore Porirua’s Scenic Walking Trails March 26, 2025 Porirua, with its diverse landscapes of coastlines, forests, and hills, offers a variety of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Here are… ...
Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café 🍽️📍 March 25, 2025 A masterful blend of great coffee, delicious food, and a passion for fresh, wholesome ingredients. Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café is a must-visit dining spot… ...
Standing with Porirua: Greater Wellington Commits to Partnerships March 24, 2025 Column by Daran Ponter, Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council By signing Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord, Greater Wellington Regional… ...
‘Go out and build’: Generous couple fund Wellington Charity Hospital March 23, 2025 Written by Sapeer Mayron for The Post The powerhouse philanthropists behind the $100 million children’s hospital at Wellington Hospital, Sir Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood,… ...
From Meals to Memories, Cobb & Co Porirua Keeps Serving Up Great Times March 23, 2025 Cobb & Co, one of New Zealand’s most enduring restaurant brands, is turning the page on a new chapter in Porirua, with local couple Mohan… ...
Council Stoush Erupts over Wellington Water Investigation March 23, 2025 A Porirua City Council meeting was cut short last Thursday after a heated exchange involving former deputy mayor Liz Kelly, who was ejected from the… ...
Driver killed in late-night Wellington motorway crash March 23, 2025 One person died and two others were injured in a two-car collision on the Wellington motorway late Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the… ...
Wood’s hat-trick helps All Whites to brink of World Cup qualification March 22, 2025 Football minnows New Caledonia are one win away from a fairytale FIFA World Cup appearance after defeating Tahiti 3-0 in a crunch qualifier in Wellington.… ...
Porirua Tech Star, Crowned Young New Zealander of the Year March 21, 2025 Written by'Alakihihifo Vailala for Pacific Media Network From Cannons Creek to Forbes’ 30 Under 30, software engineer and Fibre Fale co-founder Namulau'ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 March 20, 2025 By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Porirua Young Employee Awards Celebrate Rising Talent March 20, 2025 Porirua’s future workforce was in the spotlight last night at the Porirua Young Employee Awards, an event hosted by Partners Porirua at Kai Tahi. The… ...
Stolen War Medals Found in Porirua Op Shop March 19, 2025 A set of stolen military medals, missing for over seven years, has been reunited with its owner after being spotted by chance outside a Rānui… ...
You Can’t Kick the Can Down the Road – Column by Cr Hayward March 19, 2025 Column by Geoff Hayward, Porirua City Cr for Onepoto One of the things I wished I had as a decision maker was either a time… ...
Have Your Say on the Future of Wellington’s Water Services March 19, 2025 Residents across the Wellington region are being invited to have their say on the future of water services, with public consultation opening tomorrow, 20 March.… ...
Porirua Jobs: Sports Coordinator – Aotea College March 19, 2025 Full-Time, Term-Time Only | Permanent Position Aotea College is seeking a Sports Coordinator to join our growing and successful sports department. This is a 40-hour-per-week… ...
Porirua’s Bothamley Park Reopens After Major Upgrade March 18, 2025 Bothamley Park in Porirua has fully reopened following a two-year closure for a significant wastewater pipe upgrade. The project, part of the Government’s $1 billion… ...
Metlink Suggests Passengers Plan Ahead During Union Meeting March 18, 2025 Wellington commuters may face disruptions on Wednesday, 19 March, as some bus services operated by Mana Newlands Coaches could be affected by a Tramways Union… ...
Woman Defrauds Porirua Trust of One Million Dollars March 18, 2025 When Iesha Warren first started working for a trust that helped needy children and families, she was responsible for the payroll. But, she quickly took… ...
Apparel Team Member – The Warehouse, Porirua March 18, 2025 Porirua, In-Store, Full-time Posted: Mar 10th 2025 Company Description Ko wai mātou – Who we are The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa's most famous… ...
Property Owners Help Restore Porirua Harbour’s Health March 18, 2025 A programme to identify and repair broken sewer pipes on private and public properties is making a significant impact on the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua… ...
Crafted for Coffee Lovers – Wired Pup Coffee in Tawa March 17, 2025 At Wired Pup Coffee, owner Amy Barrett takes coffee seriously—without taking the fun out of it. She serves up Good Fortune Coffee’s Firecracker blend, a… ...
Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years March 17, 2025 Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...
Finnegan Tui Returns March 16, 2025 New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting… ...
Councils Seek Public Feedback on Future of Water Services March 14, 2025 Porirua City Council has approved consultation on a new model for delivering water services, seeking community input alongside its Annual Plan process. With aging infrastructure… ...
Win a Double Pass to the Wellington Saints Season Opener March 13, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints take on the Taranaki Airs this Sunday, 16th March, at TSB Arena, and you could be there for free. To… ...
Norths Take on Tawa in Pre-Season Clash March 13, 2025 Northern United Rugby Football Club kicks off its pre-season campaign with a highly anticipated match against Tawa RFC this Saturday 15 March, 11:00 AM at… ...
Friday Housie at the Porirua Club March 13, 2025 Housie fans in Porirua can enjoy a lively session this Friday, 14 March, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. With 20 games starting at noon,… ...
Porirua City to Consult on Rates Increase March 13, 2025 Porirua residents will soon have their say on a proposed 6.75 per cent rates increase as part of the Porirua City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26… ...
Water Outage Planned for Cleat Street and Surrounding Areas in Whitby March 13, 2025 Residents in parts of Whitby will experience a temporary water shutdown on Thursday, March 13, due to infrastructure work connecting a new development to the… ...
Planned Water Outage on Warspite Avenue for Main Upgrade March 13, 2025 Residents of Warspite Avenue in Cannons Creek will experience a temporary water shutdown on Thursday, March 13, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The outage,… ...
Fighting for Jobs, Schools, and Families March 11, 2025 Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. We’re now another month into the year, and this National Government is still making life harder for… ...
Family Day Out as Phoenix secure Win at Porirua Park March 10, 2025 The Wellington Phoenix women have reignited their A-League playoff hopes with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park. Late goals… ...
Porirua Jobs: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira – We Are Hiring! March 10, 2025 Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Current Vacancies: Service Manager Mauriora Navigator General Practitioner Nurse Practitioner Be… ...
Porirua Jobs: Manager Urban Ecology – Porirua City Council (Part-Time, Permanent) March 10, 2025 Porirua City is growing, and we’re shaping a resilient, liveable city for future generations. We need a skilled leader to drive our biodiversity strategy and… ...Helping Our Kaumātua: A Fairer Way to Manage Rates (March 10, 2025) Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward "A stitch in time saves nine," as the old saying goes, and sometimes, a little help with the… ...
Porirua Harbourside Market: A Sunday Tradition at Kai Tāhi (March 7, 2025) Every Sunday, Porirua’s waterfront comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of the Porirua Harbourside Market. Running from 11 AM to 4 PM… ...
Sister City Cup Kicks Off at Porirua Park (March 7, 2025) Porirua Park is set to host the highly anticipated sixth Sister City Cup this Sunday, as Wellington Phoenix takes on Western Sydney Wanderers in a… ...
Porirua Mayor Slams Wellington City’s ‘Kangaroo Court’ Over Water Crisis (March 7, 2025) Anita Baker’s Full Statement: While the other shareholders are focussed on solving the problems at Wellington Water to cut out the overspend and ensure value… ...
Porirua City Council Seeks Public Input on Naming Policy Update (March 7, 2025) Porirua City Council is inviting residents to share their thoughts on an updated Naming Policy that will guide how new streets, parks, and facilities are… ...
Tawa College Girls’ Cricket Team Crowned National Champions (March 5, 2025) Tawa College's girls' cricket team made history in Christchurch, securing the title of New Zealand Secondary Schools Cricket Champions. The squad dominated the competition, winning… ...
Mayor Anita Baker: “Time to Fix Our Water Services Once and For All” (March 5, 2025) Column by Porirua Mayor - Anita Baker You have no doubt seen media reports in recent days about Wellington Water and its shocking and costly… ...
Wellington Chief Executive in Hot Water (March 5, 2025) Commerce Commission Investigates Wellington Water Over Procurement Practices. The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into Wellington Water following damning reports that exposed skyrocketing costs… ...
Porirua Grand Traverse Celebrates 20 Years of Adventure (March 5, 2025) One of the region’s most beloved multisport events, the Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT), is marking its 20th anniversary with record participation expected for this year’s… ...
Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa (March 5, 2025) Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall,… ...
Arrest Made, Stolen Bikes Seized in Porirua Police Operation (March 5, 2025) A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Cannons Creek following a police search warrant targeting fleeing driver incidents in Porirua. Detective Sergeant Vince Smylie confirmed… ...
Porirua Celebrates 60 Years as a City (March 5, 2025) Porirua is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 60 years since officially becoming a city on October 2, 1965. Originally granted city status when… ...
Porirua Residents Urged to Find Their Nearest Community Emergency Hub (March 5, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to prepare for major emergencies by familiarising themselves with their nearest Community Emergency Hub—a place where neighbours can gather to… ...
Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track (March 4, 2025) A new bike 'pump' track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all… ...
Porirua Treatment Plant Issues Not Behind Beach Seaweed Increase (March 4, 2025) Recent seaweed build-up at Tītahi Bay is due to weather patterns rather than issues at the Porirua wastewater treatment plant, an environmental scientist has confirmed.… ...
Train Breakdown in Plimmerton Causes Delays (March 4, 2025) A train has broken down in Plimmerton this morning, causing delays for passengers travelling through the area. Commuters heading into Wellington and other destinations are… ...
Peter Niko, still unable to explain ‘Exceptionally Cruel’ behaviour (March 3, 2025) ⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence and trauma, which may be distressing to some readers. Peter Niko, who was jailed for… ...
Porirua Mayor Defends Wellington Water Chair (March 3, 2025) PM Chris Luxon has labelled Wellington Water a 'Basket Case' however Porirua Mayor Anita Baker has pushed back against calls for Wellington Water chairman Nick… ...
The Great Coffee Trail – Exploring Porirua’s Best Coffee Spots (March 3, 2025) Porirua’s coffee scene is bursting with diversity and vibrancy. From cosy cafés to bustling coffee carts, each spot has its own unique charm, dedicated baristas,… ...
Porirua Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspiring Speaker (March 3, 2025) Porirua City Council and the Porirua Chamber of Commerce are set to celebrate International Women’s Day with a special event featuring Fran Scholey, Chief Executive… ...