Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on
After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and […]
Lifestyle
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade
Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern, […]
Welcome to Rotuman Language Week
Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuman Language Week The Rotuman Language is the first language to kick off Pacific Languages 2024, and will be […]
On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua
The Metlink On Demand trial of buses in Tawa and Porirua has been extended to the end of the year. Metlink On Demand is an […]
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG?
By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s, […]
Porirua Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2024
In Porirua City Council’s annual review of alcohol licensing fees and costs, it was found that rates are covering 80% of the alcohol licensing cost […]
Warehouse expands fresh groceries to Porirua
The Warehouse is doubling down on providing affordable essentials as it expands its fresh produce range to a third of its stores across the motu. […]
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open
Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting […]
Seniors choosing adventure over nest eggs
By Sonia Speedy The cost of living may be gnawing at our budgets, but seniors are refusing to give up their travel plans, according to […]
Ahilapalapa Rands: Across the Sea from Hawaii to Porirua
Ahilapalapa Rands draws on her Kānaka Maoli (Hawaiian) whakapapa to explore the connections with Hawai‘i across the expanse of the ocean. Known for her collaborative […]