‘It was an evil, evil place’: How a refuge for the mentally ill became a nightmare
Porirua Lunatic Asylum was designed to give the mentally ill a refuge from the cruel world, a place providing fresh air and moral guidance on […]
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New Water Reforms on the Razor’s Edge
Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward I have been struggling to figure out how to start this column off: I’ve written and talked about […]
Former Mana National List MP says Treaty Principles Bill ‘Irretrievably Flawed’
Lillian Hanly, Political reporter for RNZ Former National Minister Hekia Parata said the Treaty Principles Bill is “unreliable and unnecessary,” recommending the Justice Select Committee report […]
Porirua Residents Face Tougher Times as Economic Growth Slows
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 […]
Aniva Residency Offers Creative Space for Pacific Artists
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 […]
Learn to Dive in Porirua
NZ Sea Adventures is offering PADI Open Water Diver courses in Porirua, providing an opportunity to gain an internationally recognised scuba diving certification. The course […]
Porirua East Taiao Festival
The Porirua East Taiao Festival will take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, offering a day of community, conservation, and outdoor activities across Cannons Creek […]
Mana College Enforces ‘Phones Away for the Day’ Policy
Mana College has implemented a strict no-cell-phone policy, aligning with a government mandate to create distraction-free learning environments and tackle issues like online bullying. The […]
Improve Your Ride: Motorcycle Workshops with Dave Moss
Motorcycle riders in Porirua have a unique opportunity this month to learn from world-renowned tuning and suspension expert Dave Moss. Moss, who has spent nearly […]
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Kai Tahi
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 […]