Free Surfing Sessions for Rangatahi
Te Paepae Ārahi is offering an exciting opportunity for Porirua rangatahi aged 12-24 to experience free hauora (well-being) surf sessions this summer. These sessions, available […]
Month: January 2025
Free Surfing Sessions for Porirua Rangatahi
Te Paepae Ārahi is offering an exciting opportunity for Porirua rangatahi aged 12-24 to experience free hauora (well-being) surf sessions this summer. These sessions, available […]
Exploring Porirua’s Wetlands: A Natural Treasure
Porirua’s wetlands play a vital role in protecting the environment, and they are open for all to explore. February 2 marks World Wetlands Day, a […]
Fire in Whitby Hills
Reported by RNZ 4:16 pm on 29 January 2025 A vegetation fire in Spinnaker Reserve in Whitby. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker Fire and Emergency says a […]
New Tumuaki Appointed to Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Professor Meihana Durie as been appointed as the new tumuaki (chief executive) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Meihana takes over from Mereana Selby, effective from […]
Lower North Island Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says
A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same […]
Tenancy Tribunal Name and Shame Vulnerable Families
Recent decisions by the Tenancy Tribunal, coupled with Kāinga Ora’s tougher stance on rent arrears, have left three tenants in Porirua displaced. The cases, which […]
Tenancy Tribunal Name and Shame Vulnerable Porirua Families
Recent decisions by the Tenancy Tribunal, coupled with Kāinga Ora’s tougher stance on rent arrears, have left three tenants in Porirua displaced. The cases, which […]
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Lower North Island
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 struck 17 km from Pahiatua at 11:26 pm on Tuesday night. The tremor was widely felt across […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 11-Year-Old in New Plymouth
Hayley Ford, an 11-year-old girl with an intellectual disability, went missing on January 28, 2025, from her home at 60 Omata Road, New Plymouth. She […]