Porirua Residents Face Tougher Times as Economic Growth Slows February 14, 2025 Porirua residents, like all New Zealanders, are facing a tougher financial future as the country’s economy struggles to meet earlier growth expectations. On average, each… ...
Free Marketing & Sales Event Aims to Boost Builders’ Success February 13, 2025 Porirua builders have a unique opportunity to gain expert insights into sales and marketing strategies at a free 2.5-hour event designed to help them secure… ...
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 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… ...
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… ...
Regional Council retains AA+ Rating January 25, 2025 International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed the Greater Wellington Regional council’s ‘AA+’ long-term credit ratings. Both the council and its holdings company… ...
Porirua Mega Fun Carnival Returns to Takapuwahia Park January 21, 2025 The highly anticipated Porirua Mega Fun Carnival is making its grand return this summer at Takapuwahia Park, Titahi Bay Road, Porirua. From Thursday, 23 January… ...
Porirua Business Gears Up for 2025 with Economic Update Breakfast January 13, 2025 Local businesses and community members are set to gather on February 11, 2025, for an insightful morning at the Economic Update Breakfast, hosted by the… ...
Ngāti Toa – Massive Investment in School Land January 6, 2025 Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa has secured over 80 hectares of land in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of Crown land currently being occupied by… ...Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa (December 31, 2024) Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The… ...
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… ...
Iwi-Owned Seafood Factory Opens in Porirua (December 12, 2024) RNZ, by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori News Journalist. Moana New Zealand and Port Nicholson Fisheries opened a new seafood processes factory in Porirua on Wednesday. The Wellington… ...
Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond (December 5, 2024) Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council… ...
Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping (November 28, 2024) Porirua City Council is reviewing freedom camping regulations and is inviting public feedback during a consultation period open until 10 February 2025. This initiative aims… ...
Tickets Selling Fast for Porirua Chamber’s Business After 5 with ANZ (November 6, 2024) The Porirua Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for an exclusive Business After 5 event, featuring insights from David Aitken and Ot Manysy, Business Relationship… ...
Porirua Fraudster Defrauds Workplace While on Home Detention for Previous Crimes (October 18, 2024) Andrew Ross, 43, of Porirua, has been sentenced for defrauding his employer while serving a home detention sentence for similar crimes. Ross narrowly avoided prison,… ...
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… ...
Your Ad will reach 25,000 – 30,000 Monthly Readers (October 10, 2024) Advertising your business on PoriruaNews.co.nz means your advertisement will reach 25,000 - 30,000 Monthly Readers. Porirua News is the fastest growing Community News organisation in… ...
Boost Your Leadership Skills: Dale Carnegie Workshop Coming to Porirua (October 10, 2024) The Porirua Chamber of Commerce will host its next "Business After 5" event on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the… ...
Porirua Chamber of Commerce Hosts Cyber Insurance Breakfast Event (August 13, 2024) The Porirua Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with ANZ, is hosting a Cyber Insurance Breakfast on Tuesday, 10th September 2024. This informative event is set… ...
KiwiSaver Balances up, but gender savings gap persists (July 12, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New research from Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, shows the average KiwiSaver balance was up $4,444 compared to last year,… ...
Welcome to Halo Communications, Interview with Angela Bensemann (July 4, 2024) PN/ Please tell us the story behind the founding of your business Angela? A/ I set up Halo Communications almost 20 years ago to provide… ...
Porirua Business Profile – The Brewstore (June 14, 2024) An Interview with Davey, Owner of The Brewstore. Porirua News: Can you tell us the story behind the founding of your business? Davey: The Brewstore… ...
Porirua Shines at Love Local Expo 2024 (June 10, 2024) The Porirua Love Local Expo 2024, held on June 8 at Te Rauparaha Arena, was a vibrant celebration of local entrepreneurship, creativity, and community spirit.… ...
Kelly Fox radio interview with Nikki Carroll (June 5, 2024) Great interview of Kelly Fox on Coast Access Radio with Nikki Carroll. Kelly Fox of Traffic Fox fame Conversations at Coast Access Radio features interviews… ...
Welcome to Porirua Business Month (June 4, 2024) This June, Porirua is celebrating its local businesses with a series of free events and talks, providing opportunities for business owners and customers alike to… ...
Celebrating Wāhine in Business (June 3, 2024) PATAKA Art + Museum in Porirua is hosting an inspiring event, "Wāhine Paving the Way in Business," on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, from 5:30 pm… ...