Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards
Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour […]
Politics
Cr Geoff Hayward – My Two Cents
Column by Onepoto Cr – Geoff Hayward It’s an election year, so you are going to get your share of people pitching their case to […]
New pipes, greener parks: Mayor highlights progress in Bothamley Park
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker reflects on the recent reopening of Bothamley Park, highlighting the underground infrastructure upgrades supporting the city’s future. Column by Porirua Mayor, […]
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal
Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling […]
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth
Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki […]
Standing with Porirua: Greater Wellington Commits to Partnerships
Column by Daran Ponter, Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council By signing Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord, Greater Wellington Regional […]
Council Stoush Erupts over Wellington Water Investigation
A Porirua City Council meeting was cut short last Thursday after a heated exchange involving former deputy mayor Liz Kelly, who was ejected from the […]
Councils Seek Public Feedback on Future of Water Services
Porirua City Council has approved consultation on a new model for delivering water services, seeking community input alongside its Annual Plan process. With aging infrastructure […]
Porirua City to Consult on Rates Increase
Porirua residents will soon have their say on a proposed 6.75 per cent rates increase as part of the Porirua City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26 […]
Rift Between Wellington Councils and Government Grows Over Infrastructure Funding
Tensions between Wellington’s councils and the Government are escalating after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon slammed local leaders for failing to submit a proposal for infrastructure […]