Porirua’s ‘Native Loom’ Brings Block Printing Workshops to Life November 8, 2024 A Porirua-based social enterprise, The Native Loom, founded by Darapureddy Sneha, is hosting a hands-on block printing workshop in collaboration with the Porirua Multicultural Council.… ...
New Art and Craft Market Adds Colour to Porirua’s Kai Tahi Food Court November 7, 2024 Porirua locals and visitors alike now have a fresh reason to gather at the Kai Tahi international food court every Sunday with the launch of… ...
Pātaka’s Summer Exhibitions Inspire and Connect Audiences November 6, 2024 Pātaka Art + Museum has unveiled its summer season with three dynamic exhibitions that blend activism, tradition, and cross-cultural dialogue. Opened Saturday, these exhibitions offer… ...
Katha – Stories of Girmit Women, on Now at Pātaka October 14, 2024 Katha – Stories of the Girmit Women of Fiji, an exhibition celebrating the lived experiences and history of Fijian Indian women, is being hosted at… ...
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa – This Weekend October 14, 2024 Tawa is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual community festival, Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, from 10am to 3pm. The… ...
Review: Winter Wonderland – The Chrome Academy Kids Student Concert September 9, 2024 The Winter Wonderland concert at Te Raukura - Ki Kapiti on Friday, 6 September, was an enchanting showcase of youth talent. Hosted by The Chrome… ...Popular Te Kiwa Nui festival returns to Porirua (July 31, 2024) Te Kiwa Nui is back in Porirua next month with the guarantee of more performers than ever before. Te Kiwa Nui - formerly Polyfest -… ...
Friends of Pātaka Welcome all to Winter Music Series (June 20, 2024) The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series, a beloved annual event in Porirua, is set to return for its 19th year. This series, known for… ...
Mana College Students Shine at Ngā Manu Kōrero (June 15, 2024) Ngā Manu Kōrero, one of the most significant events on the Māori education calendar, is renowned for nurturing oratory skills and providing young people with… ...
Students Shine Light on Social Issues with Creative Exhibition (June 1, 2024) Photography by Libie Nguyen Massey University's 'Creativity in the Community' class of 2024 showcased their semester's work in an impactful exhibition titled 'The Cost of… ...
81 pou will be standing guard at Pātaka (May 22, 2024) A new installation by Waiheke Island artist Anton Forde (Taranaki, Gaeltagh, Gaelic, English) opens at Pātaka Art + Museum this winter, 22 June – 13… ...
Ukulele Fun at Titahi Bay Library (May 5, 2024) Join the fun at the Titahi Bay Library and learn how to play the ukuele. Ten ukulele’s are available to test your skills (or bring… ...
Ahilapalapa Rands: Across the Sea from Hawaii to Porirua (April 10, 2024) Ahilapalapa Rands draws on her Kānaka Maoli (Hawaiian) whakapapa to explore the connections with Hawai‘i across the expanse of the ocean. Known for her collaborative… ...
Porirua Music fans in for Chris Isaak treat (March 27, 2024) Porirua music enthusiasts are in for a treat as the platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated artist Chris Isaak, accompanied by his longtime band Silvertone, is set to… ...
Porirua skaters roll down to Pōneke parks (March 26, 2024) Skate Pōneke is back for 2024 with three pop-up skate installations to celebrate and encourage skating in the city. Wellington City Council’s first We Skate Pōneke campaign in… ...
Porirua receives a friendly invitation to Welly’s Wild CubaDupa (March 19, 2024) It has been a summer of fun in the capital, and it’s ending with a bang, a strum, a drum and some beats as CubaDupa… ...
Homegrown Experience for Porirua Contingent (March 17, 2024) Nestled between the undulating waves and the urban pulse of Wellington's waterfront, the Jim Beam Homegrown festival unfurled like a technicolor dream, painting the city… ...
Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen (March 11, 2024) Reviewed by Karen McMillan Creative writing teacher, novelist and poet Adrienne Jansen releases her sixth novel, Light Keeping, a moving and tender novel that draws… ...
Tuk Tuk Thai takes out Cool As Challenge (March 11, 2024) The votes were counted, the judges sipped and a Porirua entrant has once again taken out the Cool As Challenge. Nineteen cafes and restaurants in… ...
BOOMBOX Hip-Hop Rap Event (March 11, 2024) General Admission: Free ($0.00) Register Dates Sat 16 Mar 2024, 6:00pm–7:30pm ...
St Theresa’s School – March Madness Fair! (March 11, 2024) St Theresa's School, James St, Plimmerton, Porirua - Mana Saturday 16 March 2024 11:00am – 3:00pm Ticket Information Free Admission Dates Sat 16 Mar 2024, 11:00am–3:00pm ...
Tai Chi in Te Manawa (March 11, 2024) Ticket Information Free Admission Dates Wed 13 Mar 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm Wed 20 Mar 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm Wed 27 Mar 2024, 12:30pm–1:30pm ...
Pīwakawaka brighten up Whitby and Aotea (March 5, 2024) Artist Helen Bland last week added to the collection of colourful Chorus cabinets around Porirua City by painting a beautiful Pīwakawaka/Fantail mural on cabinets in… ...
Artist transforms Levin’s Information Kiosk with vibrant mural (February 29, 2024) Visitors approaching Levin from the north end are in for a visual treat as the Information Kiosk undergoes a stunning transformation. Renowned artist Joe McMenamin… ...