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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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,… ...
Te Matatini Festival Grows to Record Size March 3, 2025 The chief executive of Te Matatini, the largest kapa haka festival in the world, says the organisation will need to rethink where the competition is… ...
The Girmit February 28, 2025 Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua | Friday, 28 February 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM An immersive and moving theatrical experience, The Girmit, is… ...Children’s Day in Porirua Celebrating all things Heroic (February 19, 2025) Children’s Day in Porirua is back. On Sunday, 2 March, at Ngāti Toa Domain, from 11am–3pm. Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki/Children’s Day in Porirua is… ...
Aniva Residency Offers Creative Space for Pacific Artists (February 13, 2025) Porirua’s Pātaka Art + Museum, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, is seeking applications for the 2025 Aniva Artist in Residency programme, a unique opportunity… ...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Kai Tahi (February 7, 2025) Porirua is set to welcome the Lunar New Year with a vibrant celebration at Kai Tahi, located at 20 Parumoana Street, on Saturday, 8 February… ...
Porirua Celebrates Waitangi Day with Unity, Music, and Kai (February 6, 2025) Porirua came alive today as tens of thousands gathered at Te Rauparaha Park and Arena to celebrate Waitangi Day, enjoying a vibrant display of culture,… ...
Tākina Named Runner-Up in International Architecture Awards (February 5, 2025) Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre has been internationally recognised, securing second place in the World-Architects ‘Building of the Year’ awards. The only New Zealand… ...
Porirua Expecting Record Numbers for Waitangi Day Celebration (February 5, 2025) Porirua is gearing up for another exciting Waitangi Day celebration at Te Rauparaha Park on Thursday, 6 February, from midday to 5 pm. The event… ...
Wellington Pasifika Festival This Weekend (February 4, 2025) Wellington’s Pasifika Festival will return on Saturday, 8 February 2025, bringing a vibrant showcase of Pacific culture, music, food, and art to Waitangi Park. The… ...
Waitangi Day in Porirua to Feature Music, Kai, and Waka Tours (February 2, 2025) Te Rauparaha Park will once again host one of the largest Waitangi Day celebrations in Aotearoa New Zealand, as Porirua City partners with mana whenua… ...
Porirua Arts Trail 2025: Showcasing Local Creativity (January 20, 2025) Porirua will transform into a hub of artistic expression on 8th and 9th March 2025, as local artists open their studios and exhibition spaces for… ...
Time for a Yarn at Whitby Library (January 15, 2025) Community crafting group invites locals to connect over a cuppa and creativity. Whitby Library is calling all crafters to take part in “Time for a… ...
Book Sale at Red Cross Op Shop in Porirua: Buy One, Get One Free! (January 8, 2025) Book lovers in Porirua are in for a treat this week with a special promotion at the Red Cross op shop in the Megacentre, opposite… ...
Final Porirua Writers’ Walk Sculpture Honours Elizabeth Knox (January 6, 2025) Porirua’s literary legacy was cemented just before Christmas, with the unveiling of the fifth and final sculpture in the Porirua Writers’ Walk. The artwork honours… ...
Courtenay Carnival: Wellington New Year’s Eve Celebration (December 28, 2024) Wellington is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration with the inaugural Courtenay Carnival. The event will take place on Tuesday, 31 December… ...
Titahi Bay Christmas Fair Brings Cheer to the Community (December 22, 2024) The Titahi Bay Christmas Fair delighted locals and visitors alike this Sunday at Kura Street Park. The five-hour family-friendly event drew a large crowd eager… ...
Kirihimete in the City to Bring Festive Cheer (December 13, 2024) Porirua is gearing up for a magical afternoon of Christmas festivities at the annual Kirihimete in the City event on Sunday, 15 December. From 3:30… ...
Make a Submission to Defend Te Tiriti (December 5, 2024) Kia ora e tātou ma, Following on from the energy that Porirua gave to the Hikoi when it arrived in our city, we are now… ...
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… ...