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Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator (June 3, 2025) Con Noema, Porirua City Council's Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new… ...
Card Skimming Surge Hits Wellington (June 3, 2025) Police are urging Wellington residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just one… ...
Six Months On, Porirua Family Pleads for Justice in Sean’s Homicide (June 2, 2025) By Katie Ham for The Post Sean Remnant, 43, was violently attacked after being dropped by his wife at a house on Kotuku St in… ...
Wāhine Auaha: Short Play and Comedy Festival (June 1, 2025) A celebration of Greater Wellington’s creative women starts this week at Mana Little Theatre.The short play and comedy festival features three short plays written and… ...
Grant Boosts Coastguard Mana’s Lifesaving Capabilities (May 30, 2025) A $9,842 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is helping Coastguard Mana upgrade critical search and rescue equipment, enhancing its ability to save… ...
Council launch grants to promote sustainability in Porirua (May 29, 2025) A new grant scheme aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability was approved by Porirua City Council at its meeting this morning, marking a major… ...
Have You Seen Revade? (May 29, 2025) Porirua Police are seeking the public’s help to locate missing teenager Revade, who was last seen in the Porirua area on Monday, 26 May. Anyone… ...
One Council to Rule Them All? Porirua Votes on SuperCity (May 29, 2025) Porirua residents will soon have their say on whether the city should explore amalgamation with neighbouring councils, following a decision by the Porirua City Council… ...
31 New Local Businesses join Porirua Business Directory (May 28, 2025) A new wave of 31 businesses has joined the Porirua Business Directory, strengthening a growing initiative that connects residents with trusted local services and shops.… ...
Black Sticks Inspire Aotea College Students (May 28, 2025) Aotea College students were treated to a special hockey session on Sunday when the Nations Cup Trophy tour stopped in Wellington. The event, part of… ...
Savea Brothers return to Wellington for Season Finale (May 28, 2025) Sky Stadium will come alive this Saturday night as the Hurricanes face Moana Pasifika in their final Super Rugby Pacific round robin match, kicking off… ...
‘E Kai’ Soup Kitchen Opens in Porirua (May 28, 2025) A new community initiative, E Kai, has officially opened its doors in Porirua, offering warm meals and a welcoming space to those in need. The… ...
Porirua lender fined $457,000 (May 27, 2025) Local finance company El Cheapo Cars, trading as Ezybid Finance, has been ordered to pay nearly $457,000 in fines and damages for failing to provide… ...
Leggett stays as Wellington Water chair despite $51 million budgeting error (May 27, 2025) Wellington Water board chair Nick Leggett and director Mahina Puketapu have had their terms quietly extended until the utility is disbanded in 2026, drawing criticism… ...
Love Local returns to Te Rauparaha Arena (May 27, 2025) Porirua’s much-loved Love Local Expo is set to return to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 7 June, running from 10am to 4pm. Now in its… ...
Porirua Pushes Back as Budget 2025 Slashes Social Support (May 26, 2025) Porirua leaders and community service providers are sounding the alarm over Budget 2025, warning that key funding cuts are worsening food insecurity, housing pressure, and… ...
Porirua Firefighters Conquer Sky Tower (May 25, 2025) Porirua firefighters were among more than 1,000 participants in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge held in Auckland on Saturday, 24 May 2025. Wearing full firefighting… ...
Porirua Lotto Player Wins $17.2 Million (May 22, 2025) A Porirua resident has struck it rich, waking up on Budget Day a lot wealthier then most with their $17.2 million Powerball First Division win… ...
Politicians applaud Life-Changing work at Porirua Whānau Centre (May 20, 2025) Social Services and Community Select Committee Chair Joseph Mooney and Ōtaki MP Tim Costley visited the Porirua Whānau Centre this month, gaining insight into the… ...
Wellington Man Jailed for Hosting Child Abuse Image Website (May 20, 2025) ⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of child sexual abuse material and exploitation, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. If… ...