Shock closure for Porirua Women and Family Centre
By Ruth Hill, Reporter. [email protected]. A Porirua community centre supporting a wide range of vulnerable families has been forced to shut its doors after the local […]
Month: September 2024
Review: Winter Wonderland – The Chrome Academy Kids Student Concert
The Winter Wonderland concert at Te Raukura – Ki Kāpiti on Friday, 6 September, was an enchanting showcase of youth talent. Hosted by The Chrome […]
Porirua College Cancels NCEA Literacy Test
Porirua College students will not be sitting the NCEA literacy tests as the two-week assessment period begins today. Principal Ragne Maxwell states that students are […]
Sushil’s Musclechef Celebrates Historic Third-Place Win at Burger Wellington
Aotea-based Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café has made history by securing third place in the 15th annual Burger Wellington festival with their flavourful creation, Celebration […]
Streamside School Programme Brings Outdoor Learning to Porirua Students
Students across Porirua are enjoying a unique hands-on experience through Natalie’s Streamside School Programme, which focuses on outdoor education and environmental science. Natalie, the programme’s […]
‘Barren, toxic wasteland’: Fast-track risks repeating mistakes of the past – Ngāti Toa
Unrestrained development poisoned Porirua’s streams and silted up its harbour. Now Ngāti Toa says the fast-track bill could repeat that environmental vandalism. by Marc Daalder When […]
Porirua City Council Approves Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy
The Porirua City Council has approved the updated Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2027, incorporating input from around 800 young people. The strategy […]
Our Fight for Mana: Standing Against Healthcare Cuts
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. Just as it feels like we’re starting to make progress, often something comes along to set usback. […]
Nominations Open for Porirua Sports Awards
The nominations for the Porirua Sports Awards 2024 are now open, marking a new chapter in the event’s long history by allowing nominations to be […]
Recycle your Tyres for Free in Porirua Now
Porirua residents can now drop off used tyres at Spicer Landfill for free, thanks to the Tyrewise product stewardship scheme, which aims to recycle tyres […]