New ‘Hail and Ride’ Bus Service Coming to Tawa
A new fixed-route ‘hail and ride’ bus service, Route 59, will launch in Tawa on Monday, 24 February, replacing the Metlink On Demand trial. The […]
Public Notices
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 […]
Tributes Pour In for Dame Tariana Turia
Commemorations are underway for Dame Tariana Turia, a trailblazing political leader and advocate for Māori rights, following her passing early this morning at the age […]
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa
Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The […]
Have Your Say on Porirua’s Local Alcohol Policy
Porirua City Council has launched public consultation on a proposed Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) designed to mitigate alcohol-related harm in the community. Submissions are open […]
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa – This Weekend
Tawa is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual community festival, Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, from 10am to 3pm. The […]
Police Seek Couple Who Spoke with Missing Upper Hutt Man
Police are appealing for information from a couple who were seen speaking with missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill on the day of his disappearance. […]
Warning: New Bus Lane Cameras
Starting Monday, 10 June, Wellington residents and drivers will see new fixed cameras monitoring bus lane usage on Adelaide Road and Manners Street. This initiative […]
Porirua City Council wraps up water tank pre-order system
Porirua City Council has brought the pre-order system for its 200-litre water tanks to an end as record demand for the items has cooled and […]
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 […]