Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding
Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will […]
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Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping
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 […]
Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users
Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via […]
Porirua Explores New Waste Solutions as Landfill Nears Capacity
The Porirua City Council is evaluating alternatives for managing waste disposal as Spicer Landfill approaches the end of its usable life, with a potential closure […]
Whenua Tapu Cemetery Retains Prestigious Green Flag Status
Porirua’s Whenua Tapu Cemetery has achieved Green Flag accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its exceptional standards and welcoming environment. The award, granted by […]
Historic Hikoi reaches Parliament to Protest Treaty Principles Bill
A massive hikoi, leaving Porirua this morning, marched through Wellington’s central business district today, culminating on Parliament grounds as thousands voiced their opposition to the […]
Traffic disruptions likely for Gang related funeral – Porirua
Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police are aware of a gang related funeral in the Porirua area today. “The procession is expected […]
Missing: 77-Year-Old Graham Last Seen on Porirua Trail
Police are searching for Graham, a 77-year-old with possible dementia, last seen on the Colonial Knob walkway near Porirua. Family reported seeing him on “The […]
Update: New Sighting Reported in Search for Missing Teen, Alexander Norton Dysart
The family of Alexander Norton Dysart, 17, is encouraged by a recent sighting reported via Instagram, where a witness claims to have seen Alex on […]
Telehealth at Kenepuru Hospital is not a Solution – it is a Cut.
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. It has been a year since the General Election, and never in my time have I observed […]