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 […]
Environment
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 […]
Porirua’s Deb Lynch Wins Coast to Coast
Porirua athlete Deb Lynch has etched her name into the history books, winning the elite women’s Kathmandu Coast to Coast Longest Day title in her […]
Exploring Porirua’s Wetlands: A Natural Treasure
Porirua’s wetlands play a vital role in protecting the environment, and they are open for all to explore. February 2 marks World Wetlands Day, a […]
Fire in Whitby Hills
Reported by RNZ 4:16 pm on 29 January 2025 A vegetation fire in Spinnaker Reserve in Whitby. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker Fire and Emergency says a […]
Lower North Island Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says
A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same […]
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Lower North Island
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 struck 17 km from Pahiatua at 11:26 pm on Tuesday night. The tremor was widely felt across […]
Porirua at Risk of Wildfires
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has introduced a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas as of 8 am today, citing […]
Porirua Arts Trail 2025: Showcasing Local Creativity
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 […]